Day In The Life

Being a designer is more than just picking colors for walls or looking at pretty throw pillows. There’s so much that goes into planning, designing, and executing a project that our Principal Designer, Mia Whitaker, handles everyday.

Starting the Day

Each day as a Principal Designer is a blend of creativity, problem-solving, project management, and business management. Mornings often begin with checking emails and communicating with clients, contractors, vendors, and employees. Whether its reviewing updates on an ongoing project or answering client questions, keeping communication flowing is an essential to staying on track.

The Real Work

Afternoons can look quite hectic depending on the day, but its nothing our team can’t handle. The day is either spent two ways, in the office or out the office.

In the office time is dedicated to the desk work, which is not as boring as it might sound. Desk work can involve building 3D models of a space, creating client presentations, sourcing furniture and materials, reviewing project timelines, managing budgets, and all the little things that go into the design for the project.

Out of the office is a different story. This may include site visits with clients and contractors, going to vendor stores to select samples, picking out staging items to elevate the finished look of a design, or even giving a presentation to our clients.

Whether in the office or out, Mia is always considering every small detail in a project to create the dream space our clients have always wanted.

Closing out the Day

At the end of the day, Mia is often refiing design details, preparing for a upcoming client presentation, or checking in and working on a project with our Assistant designer. Whether its transforming a large home or updating a cozy room, no two days look the same, yet everyday is filled with the excitement of brining ideas to life and creating spaces that improve how our clients live and feel.