KNAPP RESIDENCE
PHASEII:KITCHENDETAILS&MATERIALSELECTIONS,
FAMILYROOMBUILT-INDESIGN
ScopeofWorkandFeeProposal
Thisdocumentoutlinesthedeliverablesandscopeofworkfortheclientand feestructure.Thecontractwillbesentafteracceptanceofthefeeproposal.
"INORDERTOBEWELL-DESIGNED,ASPACEMUSTBEBOTH
FUNCTIONAL&BEAUTIFUL"
-RYANWILLIAMSOWNER, ARTISAN DESIGN STUDIO
THANK YOU
"Ryanispatient,kindand understanding. Sheisatrueprofessional. Weputourtrustinherandshehas neverdisappointed.Shealways comesthroughandalwayshasher client’sbestinterestinmind. Wewouldnotuseanyoneelse."
-Renee&NormanShirley
WE LOVE OUR CLIENTS!
"Ithasbeenapleasuretoworkwith Ryan.Shelistenstothevisionofher clientsandbringslifetotheproject. Herabilitytocollaborateand communicatewithbuilders/ contractorsisoutstanding.She blendsbeautifuldesignwith functionalityforafamily.Weare thrilledwiththebeautifulhomeshe helpeduscreate."
-Sue&RickHaviland
"Wordscan'talwaysexpress ourfeelingsaboutthechanges thathavebeenmadewithin ourhome.Wearemesmerized bythetransformation!"
-Dennis&ValerieRiley
clients,buttohelpensuretheirprojectsrunsmoothly
Weprideourselvesonoutstandingcustomerservice,professionalismandcommunication
ABOUTARTISAN DESIGN STUDIO
WHO ARE WE?
Ourclientsarebusyprofessionalsandparentswhodon'thavethetimeorthevisiontopull theirspacestogether,theconfidenceintheirowndesigndecisions,theeducationto implementgooddesign,therightsourcestofindwhattheyarelookingfor,ora combinationofallofthesethings.Wealleviatetheindecision,stress,guesswork, frustration&andmistakesthatarecommonindesignprojects.
WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
PrincipaldesignerRyanWilliamsgrewupinacustomhomebuildingfamilyand understandsbuildingandconstructiononalevelthatfewdesignersgrasp
Her20+yearsofdesignexpertiseallowsforseamlesscollaborationbetweenthedesignof yourprojectandtheexecutionofitsdetails.Havinganenjoyableprocessisasimportantto usastheendresult.
WeconsiderourclientsfamilyandworktirelesslytoensuretheirsatisfactionwithArtisan DesignStudio
MEET THE TEAM
Ryan Williams
OWNER&
PRINCIPLEDESIGNER
Artisan Design Studio is owned by principal designer, Ryan Williams. She has been practicing interior design for over 20 years and has been a business owner for more than 10 of those. Ryan's goal on all of her projects is to learn about her clients and their families to ensure that she's not only creating beautiful spaces for them, but also improving their mental,physicalandemotionalwellbeing.Sheprides herself on being the expert in the room, but also a friendatthetable.
Ryan graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Furnishings & Interiors from the University of Georgia.
She is an Atlanta native and currently lives with her husband and two children in Roswell. On Saturdays, you’ll find her cheering them on at baseball, swim team&cheerleading.
In her free time, she sits on the board of the Professional Women in Homebuilding Council for The AtlantaHomeBuildersAssociation,isontheselection committeeforSunshineonaRanneyDayandenjoys designing accessible bedrooms, bathrooms & therapy rooms for the Sunshine kids, is a Roswell RotarianandisontheboardofBeTHEVoice.
JUNIORDESIGNER
AbbyGokhaleisarecentgraduateofthe InteriorDesignprogramatSCADAtlanta.She ispassionateaboutresidentialdesignand lovescreatingpersonalized,welcoming spacesthatourclientscancallhome.Abby assiststheArtisanteamwithfloorplanning, productprocurement,anddesign assistance.Inherfreetime,sheenjoys exploringdesigntrendsandspendingtime withherfamily.
Rylee Rutland
JUNIORDESIGNER
RyleeRutlandearnedherBachelor’sdegree inInteriorDesignfromGeorgiaSouthern University.Ryleehasaloveforminimalism, naturalgreensandblues,andincorporating uniqueelementsthatmakeeachspaceone ofakind.She’spassionateabout transforminginteriorsintobeautiful, functionalreflectionsofthepeoplewholive andworkinthem.
abby gokhale
HOW WE WORK WITH CLIENTS
OurprojectsincludeaDesignFlatFee,aMinimum ExpenditureandProjectManagementFees
The Design Flat Fee
Basedontheagreed-uponprojectscope,wewilldevelopaflatfeeforthedesign servicesneededtocompleteyourproject.Thisensurestherewillbenoguessingat howmuchourserviceswillcost,orsurprisesoninvoices.
The Minimum Expenditure
(this applies mostly to furnishings projects)
Eachfullservicedesignprojectwillincludeaminimumexpenditureontangible elementsfortheproject.Thisexpenditurecanincludefurnishings,rugs,lighting, customwindowtreatments,artwork,bedding,etc.Thisisnotabudgetpersebuta minimumagreeduponamounttoengageourresources.Pleasenotethat minimumexpendituresdonotincludesalestax,freightordelivery&installation.
Project Management - Hourly
Projectmanagementtimeisbilledmonthly.Projectmanagementincludes unplannedorunpredictableon-sitemeetingtimewithyourcontractor, subcontractors,etc.Becausemanyon-sitemeetingsinvolveothervendors,weare notalwaysincontrolofthetimelinesorfrequencyofthesemeetings,sounless notedinyourscope,thistimeisbilledseparatelyfromtheprojectdesignfee.
COPE OF WORK
PHASEII
Kitchen
Constructionselections:
Cabinetry(Doorstyle,finish,inserts)&cabinet hardware(PartiallycompletedFriday)
Countertops&backsplash
Lightingfixtures&location(islandpendants,garage entry,laundryroom,pantry,recessedlighting)
Plumbing(sink,faucets,etc)
Hardwoodfloorfinish
Extendhardwoodflooringintothepowderbathand selectacoordinatingfloorstain
FamilyRoom
Redesignthefamilyroomentertainmentcenterwith cabinetry&shelving
Selectstyle,details,finishes,andhardware
SCOPE OF WORK
DELIVERABLES:WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Submitdetailedquestionnaireforreview
VerifiedFieldMeasureofSpacesincludedinscope
InternalAnalysisoftheclient'swishlisttodetermineneeds&wants
Highlightdesigninspirationtohelpclientvisualizedirection
Weeklyrecapemailsfromstarttofinishofprojecttoprovide schedulinginformation&progressnotes
CREATIVECOMPOSITION-GENERATINGTHEMAGIC
Designofspaceplanoptionsbasedonfunctionality,budget
Prepareschematicfloorplansforeachareaofscope
Identifymaterials/finishesforeachareaofscope
Presentationofdesignconceptsincludingmaterials,finishes& fixturesforreviewandrefinement
DELIVERABLES:WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
CONSTRUCTIONDOCUMENTATIONWHERENEEDED-ENSURINGSUCCESS
Overalldrawings&elevationsofallapplicableareas
Developspecificationbookforcontractor&subs(ie:TheWorksite Bible)
INVESTMENTMANAGEMENT-KEEPINGGOALSINMIND
Budgetdiscussion&implementation
Guidanceonallowances&budgetdistribution
SCHEDULING&PLANNING
Ensuringselectionsareinaccordancewithdesiredtimeline
SCOPE OF WORK (CONT'D)
DELIVERABLES:WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
PROCUREMENT-ALLTHEMOVINGPARTS
Orderallsamplesforpresentations
Prepareselectionssummariesforitemsorderedbycontractor
PreparepurchaseordersforallitemsorderedbyArtisan Ordering,tracking,managingreceivingofallitemsorderedby
Artisan
INSTALLATION-THEFUNPART
Coordinateprofessionaldelivery&installationofallfurnishings, windowtreatments&accessoriesprocuredbyArtisanDesign Studio Installdaystyling
CreateArtisanDesignStudiowrapupbookwithwarranties& careinstructions
DESIGN MILESTONE MEETINGS (PHASE II)
In-studioorin-homedesign-basedmeetingswithour clientsregardingdesigndecisions,whichareincluded inyourdesignproposal:
Cabinetdetails-inserts,construction,doorstyle
Meetingcompleted-3hours
Selectionsmeetings(cabinetfinish,countertops,plumbing, lighting,hardware)
FRDesigndetails(style,details,finishes,andhardware)
Themeetingsoutlinedabovemaybeconsolidatedintofewer sessions,dependingonthescopeoftheproject.Ifadditional meetingsarenecessarytoadvancetheproject,theywillbe billedasprojectmanagement(refertoslide8).
CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE MEETINGS (PHASE II)
On-siteconstruction-basedmeetingwithcontractors &subcontractorswhichareincludedinyourdesign proposal:
Framing,plumbing&electricalcheck-inthroughoutconstruction phase
Installationsasneeded
Themeetingsoutlinedabovemaybeconsolidatedintofewer sessions,dependingonthescopeoftheproject.Ifadditional meetingsarenecessarytoadvancetheproject,theywillbe billedasprojectmanagement(refertoslide8).
PHASE II DESIGN FEE
DESIGN FEE
$6,650
*AsPhaseIisbelowourjobminimum,itmustbeincombinationwithPhaseIIbut selectionscanbecompletedwhileinthekitchendesignphaseinordertocomplete yourbathroomasquicklyaspossible.
Weunderstandthatourclientsneedtoknowwhattoexpectinthis processaswellasknowtheestimatedcostofachievingthevisionweare workingtocreate
Ratherthanbillingatanhourlyrateforthedesignprocess,thisflatfeegivesour clientsabetterideafromthebeginningoftheprojectofwhatwillberequiredtodo thebestjobontheirbehalf.Thisfeeisdevelopedbyconsiderationofourhistorical dataofsimilarprojects,thesize&scopeofworkoutlinedandourestimatedtimeto completethedeliverables.
Additionalprojectmanagementwillbeinvolvedintheprojectexecutionand coordinationwiththecontractor/subsforanhourlyrateof$200/hourforthisportion oftheservicesisoutlinedontheadditionalservicespage.
MINIMUM EXPENDITURE 7
MINIMUM EXPENDITURE: $0
Theminimumexpenditureforyourprojectistheinvestmentinproductsyouare agreeingtopurchasethroughArtisanDesignStudio.ThisistheMINIMUMamount youcanexpecttospendtofurnishyourspaceinamannerconsistentwiththe workyou'veseenfromArtisanDesignStudio.Thisisnotabudgetanddoesnot includesalestax.
Thebenefitstoourclientsofaminimumexpenditure:
Becauseofthevolumewemeetwithourvendors,weareabletoofferverycompetitive pricingfortheitemsincludedinyourexpenditure
Wehaveaccesstouniqueoptionsthataresimplynotavailabletothoseoutsideofthe designtrade
Wecontrolallproductorderstoensureaccuracy
Wetrackallordersregularlytoensureitemsshipandarriveasexpected
Wecontrolthereceivingatourclimatecontrolledwarehousetoensureitemsare inspectedintimetoreportandcorrectanydamages
Wehandlethedeliverytoyourprojecttoensurethatitemsmakeittothejobsitein perfectcondition&ontime
Weareabletokeepourdesignfeesreasonablesinceaportionofthecostsassociated withdesigningthejobforourclientscanbecoveredbythesaleofproductsyou'llbe purchasinganyway
Inshort,thisallowsourclientsthepeaceofmindtodowhattheydobestbecausewe areinchargeofwhatWEdobest
Thisis,withoutquestion,thebestoptionforensuringclientsatisfaction.Inadditionto beingfrustrating,delayscancostyoumoney,andwe'reheretokeepthingsmoving forward.
DON'T WORRY. WE'VE GOT THIS!
DDITIONAL RVICES 8
PROJECTMANAGEMENTFEES:
Projectmanagementfeesarehourlydesignfeesforonsitemeetings/inofficephonecalls, etcthatfalloutsideoftheoriginalscopeoftheproject.Thesearebilledoverandabovethe standardfeesbecauseoftentimes,theseappointmentsarescheduledbyandconductedby outsidetradespeopleandwehavelittlecontroloverthefrequencyanddurationofthese meetings.Thesefeesareaccruedhourlyatareducedrateof$200perhourandbilled monthly
ADDITIONALDESIGNSERVICESREQUESTEDBYTHECLIENTORCONTRACTOR:
Additionaldesignservices,plans,3Dmodelsordrawingsthatarerequestedoutsideofthe agreeduponscopeofworkarebilledatourstandardrateof$200perhour.Anycontractor requestswillalwaysbeapprovedbytheclientpriortoanyworkbeingdone
TRAVELCHARGES:
MostofourprojectsarewithinthenorthAtlantaarea.We'rehappytoworkonprojects outsideofthemetroarea,butprojectsoutsideofa25mileradiusofourstudioinRoswellwill incuratravelchargeof$100perhour
OUTOFTOWNPROJECTS:
Yes!Wewillworkonyourvacationhomeorinvestmentproperty.Feesforoutoftownjobwill beassessedonacasebycasebasis
PLANREVIEW:
AnaddedsetofeyesonyourplansBEFOREconstructionbeginsisINVALUABLEtoensuringa successfulendresult.Changesmadeafterconstructionbeginscanbechallenging& expensive
YMENT ONS 9
DesignFeesareduepriortostartofproject,typicallywhen contractissigned
Multi-stageprojectsmayhavedesignfeesstaggered basedontimelineofeachphase
Paymentsforfeesmaybemadebycash,checkor electroniccheck(Vialinkonourinvoice).Electronic&Credit Cardpaymentswillbeassessedprocessingfees
Twobasicrevisionsareincluded,anyadditionalaredoneat theArtisanDesignStudiorevisionrateof$200.00perhour.
Anyworkoutsideofscopeoutlinedhereinwillrequirea signedaddendum/changeorderbytheclient.
Productordersmustbepaid100%inadvanceofordering Custommerchandiseismadeforourclients,andtherefore, isnotreturnable
IMPORTANT DETAILS PLEASE READ!
The expenditure amount is NOT a budget, but we will work with you to establish a budget based on your scope
Nolabororsalestaxareincludedintheexpenditure,withtheexceptionofcustomwindowtreatmentsorbedding Freight,installation&deliveryarenotincludedoninvoicesorintheminimumexpenditureandwillbebilled followinginstallation
We are not licensed contractors. However, we are skilled in project management and knowledgeable in buildingtechniquesandmaterials.
Weincludealltrackingofproductsandfurnishings,aswellashandingtheprogressionofeventsrelatingto orderingandinstallation.Thereisnoadditionalfeeforthisservice,asitisincludedinyourdesignfee.
13 WHAT TO EXPECT
ArtisanDesignStudiofocuseson FULLSERVICEINTERIORDESIGN.
Weareheretohelpyoudevelop yourdesigndirection, coordinatethatdesignvision overallaspectsofthedesignto thevarioustradeshelpingwith thisproject,andensurethatthe detailsareimplementedwithout ahitch.
CONSTRUCTIONDOCUMENTS
ADVANCINGTHEPROJECTS
Here'showweaccomplishallof this!
SITEVISITSANDMANDATORYMILESTONES WEEKLYPRODUCTSTATUSUPDATES
14 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
WHATDOESTHISINCLUDE?
WHEREAPPLICABLE:
TileSummariesforeachareaincludingall selections,elevationdrawingsofalldetail areas,groutcolorsandspecifications,niche/ benchlocations,etc.
Cabinetplanswithscaleddrawings, elevations,3Drenderings,etcasdefiniedin yourprojectscope
Plumbingselections,specs&detailed installationinstructions
Lightingselections,specs&detailed installationinstructions
Detailedhardwarediagramswithselections foreacharea,aswellasplacement information
Paintschedulesdetailingsheenandcolorof eacharea,anddetaileddrawingsof complicatedspaces
15 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
PERSPECTIVES,RENDERINGS,ELEVATIONS,FLOORPLANS
Whenallofthedetailsarepreciselyplannedandconveyed,thereislessroomforerroror miscommunication.Wewanttoensurethatallworkisimplementedasdesigned....THEFIRSTTIME!
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
CONSTRUCTIONDELIVERABLES
ConstructionDocs:Plans&Elevationswithdimensions&details
Countertop&TileSpecSheet
PlumbingSpecSheet
CabinetHardwareSpecSheet
LightingSpecSheet
ADVANCING THE PROJECT
WHATDOWEMEANBYTHIS?
Oncewebeginonyourproject,you'llbereceivingregular communicationfromourteam.Thiswillbeintheformofemails askingquestionsaboutyourpreferences,sendingconstruction documentstoyouforreview,settingnecessaryappointmentstokeep yourprojectrollingforward.
Pleasetakethetimeyouneedtoreviewcarefullyandaskany questionsyouneed.Pleasegetbacktousasquicklyasyoucan followingyourreviewtokeepthemomentumgoing.
Forfurnishingsprojects,we'llbeincontactweekly(usuallyonFridays) toupdateyouonwhenitemsforyourprojectarescheduledtoarrive toourwarehouse.
Ifthejobdelayswithoutdecisionsbeingmadeformorethan3weeks wereservetherighttochargea"restart"feeequalto4hoursof billabletimetogetourbrainsengagedagain!
PRODUCT PRICING STRUCTURE
Wehavealmost20yearsofcuratedrelationshipswithourvendors.
Weareconfidentintheirquality,warranty&reliability
Customerserviceiscrucialwithourtrustedsuppliers,andour relationshipswithourcustomerservicerepscomesinhandywhen unavoidableissuesmayarise.
Ourpricingisalwayscompetitive
Themostimportantthingtorememberisthatwetakeyour signatureonourcontracttomeanthatyoutrustandareexcited forthedirectandexperiencedinputwewilldevotetotheexecution ofyourproject.Ourrecommendationsaremeanttobeinthebest interestofourcollectivegoalsandwedonotanticipatewhen signingonwithaclientthattheywillbeshoppingforproduct alongsideus.Thattrulydefeatsthepurposeofhiringus.Wepolitely requestyourhonestandenthusiasticfeedbackandcollaboration, butalsoanunderstandingthatkeepinganopenmindand allowingusthefreedomtofindthebestsolutions,productsand designsforyouisimportanttotheoverallgoalofdevelopingan amazinglybeautifulandfunctionalendresult.
WE HAVE SPENT YEARS PERFECTING THIS BUSINESS MODEL SO THAT WE CAN PROUDLY OFFER A WIN/ WIN FOR BOTH OUR FIRM & OUR CLIENTS. WE PROMISE EXCELLENT DESIGN, SUPERIOR PRODUCTS, EXPERT ATTENTION TO DETAIL & FAIR PRICING
COMMUNICATION IS OUR STRENGTH
HOWWILLWEINFORMYOU?
Wesendweeklyupdatesfromourdesignteamnotinganychangesto yourproject,openinvoices,calendarupdates,deliveryupdatesand anythingelserelatedtotheprogressofyourproject
Forthosewhowishtohaveit,wecanprovideasharedDropboxfolder foruploadingyourideas
Weaskthatallcommunicationbesentinwritingviaemail(shortof urgenttextsforrunninglate,meetingcancellations,etc).Thishelpsto ensurewedon'tmissimportantcommunicationandthatweareallon thesamepage.
Werealizethattextingissometimestheeasiestformof communication,butwekindlyaskthattextnotbeyourprimarymethod ofcommunication.Thenatureofourbusinesshasusfrequentlyaway fromourdesksandtextmessagesareeasilyoverlooked.Please communicatebyemailwheneverpossibleorimportant,butknowyou maynotgetanimmediateresponse.Ifyou'rerunninglate,lost,orneed tocancelonshortnotice,textingisfine.
CHANGE ORDERS
ANDHOWWEHANDLETHEM
Changesmustbemadeinwriting
Changesinvolvingthecontractororarchitectmustbesubmitted tothemdirectly,butpleasecopyusonallcommunicationsowe canmakenecessarynotesofthechangesandworkwithyour contractororarchitecttocomeupwiththebestsolution
PlanrevisionsmadebyArtisanDesignStudiowillbemadeata fee of$200/hour
Custommerchandiseisnotreturnable
Anythingnoncustomthatcanbereturnedwillbeassessedreturn freightcharges,aswellasrestockingfeesfromthevendor,aswell asprojectmanagementfeesforourtimetohandlethereturn
CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATION
ANDHOWWEWORKWITHTHEM
Weprideourselvesonourrelationshipsandourcommunication withcontractors,whetheryou'reusingoneofourrecommended contractorsoryourown.Wepromisetoplaywellwitheveryone!
Somecontractorswhohaveworkedwithdesigners(notus!)inthe pastfearthatwemaycomplicatetheprocess.That'ssimplynot truewithArtisanDesignStudio.Wehelpyoustayonbudget,on timelineandensureyouarehappywithhowyourprojectturnsout. Yourcontractorwillfinishtheprojectwithlessstress,happier clientsandaprojecttheywillbeproudtoaddtotheirportfolio.
Wearenotlicensedcontractors,andassuch,wecannotcontrol subschedules&timelines.Wedoworkcloselywithyourcontractor andtheirsubcontractorstomaintainopencommunicationabout timelines
Weareveryconscientiouswhenworkingwithsubsorcontractorsand onlyworkwithandrecommendthosewetrustinourownhomes.We donotwarrantytheirworkorassumeanyliabilityfortheir performance.
PURCHASING, ORDERING, & INVOICING
Furniture&otheritemsmustbepaidinfullattimeofordering
ArtisanDesignStudioisnotresponsibleforpriceincreasesorstock changesduetodelayininvoicepayment.Reselectionduetolack ofpaymentisnotincludedinyourdesignfeeandwillbebilledat ourstandardhourlyrate($200)priortoreplacementitemsbeing ordered
Returnedpaymentswillbeassesseda$55fee
Invoicesmorethan30dayspastduewillincurlatepaymentfees
Wealwaysdoourbesttomoveheavenandearthtogetyouritems onsiteasquicklyaspossible.Quiteoften,wearesuccessful.
Occasionally,therearemanufacturerdelaysthatareunavoidable Weeklyorderupdateswillbeprovidedforallitemsonorder.Ifyou donotreceiveanupdate,itisbecausetherearenochangesfrom thepreviousweek'supdate
ArtisanDesignStudiowillhandleanywarrantyissueson merchandiseweprovide.Pleasecontactusforwarrantyissues,not themanufacturer.Allwarrantieswillbeinaccordancewiththe manufacturer'spublishedwarrantyforthatitem.
PaymentviacreditcardorACHmaybeassessedaconveniencefee inaccordancewithourpaymentprocessor
RECEIVING, STORAGE, & DELIVERY
THELOGISTICSANDHANDLING
Allitemsareshippedtoourreceivingwarehousefortimely inspection.Thisallowsustohandleanyclaimsordamagesif necessary,andensureyouritemsarekeptsafeuntilreadyfor installation
Receiving,inspection&storagefeeswillaccrueoverthe courseoftheprojectandwillbebilledattheendofthe project.
Freightisdifficulttoestimateinadvancewithfluctuatingfuel costsandsurcharges.Wearehappytodoourbestto estimatefreightcharges,butallfreight/shippingchargeswill beaddedtoyourfinalinstallationinvoice
Deliverychargestothejobsitewillbeaddedtofinal installationinvoice.Wewilldoourbesttominimizethe numberoftripsnecessarytodelivery,butwillalwaysallowour clientstoaddadditionaldeliverieswhendesired.Ifanyitemis backorderedandpotentiallyaffectingtheinstalldaytimeline, wewilldiscussoptions&applicablecostswithourclients
FORMER PROJECTS
Fromfrumpytofabulous,mundaneto magnificent,wonkytowonderful... yougettheidea!
