Chandra Laine Design specializes in full service interior design for residential and boutique commercial projects. We offer a personal, considered approach that delivers elevated spaces with skill and technical expertise.
Our Services
01. Full Service Interior Design for Residential and Boutique Commercial Spaces
Full Service Interior Design encompasses your project from concept to completion. This package for new builds and major renovations streamlines the process and delivers a comprehensive experience, guiding you through the design and construction process with confidence and peace of mind, ensuring that every aspect, from initial floor plan to final furniture placement, has been thoughtfully considered and flawlessly executed.
- Site and/or Building Assessment or Alternatively Review of Architectural Plans
- Collaboration and Coordination With Project Team, Including Architects, Electrical, Structural and Mechanical Consultants, Draftsmen, Builders, Contractors and Tradespeople
- Creative Discovery Process to Determine Your Needs and Aesthetic
- Design Concept and Creative Direction
- Space Planning
- Construction Drawings, Including Floor Plans, Elevations, Electrical Plans
- 3D Renderings as Required
- Custom Millwork Design and Furniture Layouts
- Furniture and Art Curation, Procurement, Installation and Styling
02. Full Service Furniture Curation and Styling
Our Full Service Furniture Curation and Styling package is tailored for those who are looking to elevate their space without pursuing major construction. We meticulously curate and thoughtfully style furnishings and art, breathing life into your space that resonates with authenticity and timeless appeal.
- Creative Discovery Process to assess the space and determine your functional needs & aesthetic
- Design Concept & Creative Direction
- Space Planning & Furniture layouts, elevations as required
- May include Paint, wall covering, lighting and window covering selections
- Project Management, Sourcing & Procurement
- Custom & Trade Only Pieces
- Accessorizing, Styling, Art Curation
- Installation
03. Design consultation
This flexible 90 minute offering is best suited for those who are looking for ideas and professional advice. Depending on your location this can be an in person or virtual experience where you have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss problem areas in an existing space, or review construction plans and material selections for a project you’re in the midst of.
$325 per 90 minute meeting
Book A Design Consultation
Interested in working with us? Start by filling out our online contact form to schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call. During this call, we’ll discuss your project needs, timeline, budget, and scope of work, while introducing you to our process and studio ethos. At CLD, the client relationship is the starting point of our process and the foundation of our work.
After a successful Discovery Call, we’ll book an initial Design Consultation. This may involve walking through your space or, for new builds, meeting in the studio to review preliminary plans. We’ll refine the project scope, take initial measurements, address design opportunities or challenges, review your inspiration, and get to know you better. From there, we’ll craft a tailored Design Proposal and, once you’re ready, send our Agreement for your signature.
We begin every project with our Creative Discovery Process, gathering essential project details, from site measurements and reference photos to establishing your unique priorities and functional needs.
Our site assessment and measurement of the existing space creates the foundation for all future planning and design. In the case of a new build this stage includes reviewing architectural plans so we can best advise you concerning your interior space planning and finishes. While familiarizing ourselves with the space in question we will also be discussing your values and priorities for the project, your budget and your specific functional needs. We seek to observe the way you move and function in your space so that we can help you optimize your built environment, at home or work. If you’re a business we’re here to help you synthesize your space with your brand and business strategy.
Design Development is where we take the priorities and strategies we’ve identified with you in the creative discovery process and begin to envision your space. We’ll create detailed space plans, sketches and elevations, and curate materials, fixtures and finishes for your review. Our Initial Design Presentation showcases the potential for your space and the design direction we’ve crafted in response to your vision, while offering you a chance to provide feedback before we proceed to the next phase.
Your design direction is translated into a set of technical construction drawings together with a specifications package that details all finishes and fixtures. Drawings include floor and ceiling plans, electrical plans and detailed elevations of custom millwork and architectural elements. This ensures contractors have all the information they need to accurately price and build your project. Thoughtful consideration and research go into the sourcing and selection of materials and fixtures to ensure they meet the functional requirements of the project and any relevant safety codes. Attention and care are given to each and every detail of your project to create a space that is tailored to you - seamlessly sophisticated and functional.
A crucial piece to realizing your vision – we’re here to advocate on your behalf!
As your liaison, CLD coordinates with and supports your construction team from start to finish to provide you with an exceptional experience. This includes on-site reviews at crucial points throughout the construction process to ensure that the design direction and vision are being executed with attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. When the contractor has questions on site or something unexpected comes up, we’re there to take the call, answer questions and problem solve, allowing you to enjoy the process.
We thoughtfully curate the selection of furnishings, window coverings, art and accessories that add layers of warmth, character and function to your space. These items deserve careful consideration to reflect you, your life, your work, your loves and travels, with authenticity and timeless appeal. We manage procurement and installation to ensure a seamless experience that brings your vision to life and tells your story with every detail.
Chandra Laine Design is proud to share the benefits of cultivated trade relationships with our clients. We’re excited to offer our clients access to custom and trade only furnishings through our carefully selected vendors.
FAQs
01. How soon should I contact CLD if I’m interested in full service interior design for my project?
02. Do I need to have hired my contractor before reaching out to CLD?
03. Should I have a plan in mind before contacting CLD?
04. How should I prepare before contacting CLD?
06. What is a discovery call?
07. What does a Design Consultation include?
05. How much should I expect to pay for your full service interior design services?
It’s never too early! As a small studio dedicated to crafting one of a kind projects and providing an exceptional customer experience we limit our workload. Keep in mind that our studio will have a line up of projects on the go and so will your contractor. The sooner you get in touch the sooner we can ensure that we’ve slotted you into our schedules to meet your ideal timeline. As a general rule our studio requires a minimum of three months to complete the onboarding and design phase of a full service interior design project however this timeline will vary based on the extent of the scope of work.
Time is also a requirement for truly creative work. Our desire is to create something uniquely you and that begins with our creative discovery process and taking time to get to know you, your values, your story and all the functional needs to be addressed in your project. We also don’t want your project to be limited in what we’re able to select based on lead time issues. Great materials, fixtures and bespoke furnishings take time and we want to be able to source and deliver the best for you. We want your experience and the final result to be exceptional!
You do not need to have hired your contractor before reaching out to us! While we are happy to work with your desired contractor if you already have them on board, we can also make recommendations and assist you with putting together your ideal project team, including but not limited to the general contractor, draftspeople, or architectural, mechanical and electrical consultants.
We are able to provide you with exceptional value when you include us in your process from the very beginning, by helping to avoid costly mistakes in your initial planning. We are dedicated to working with you to create a space that will feel good and function seamlessly for years to come. Our technical education includes learning the building code to ensure public safety, barrier free requirements and applicable knowledge for designing homes for people to age in place. We are well versed in anthropometrics, which is the practice of applying the measurements and movement of the human body to the design of the built environment. Things like how high can someone reach and what height a vanity should be, the list goes on!
As an aside, if you already have preliminary plans from a builder, draftsperson, or architect we’d love to see them! Allow us to bring our years of education and experience to the table to provide feedback and assist you in refining your plans to ensure the interior spaces have been optimized to meet your needs and take advantage of every design opportunity.
So, what should you have in mind before contacting CLD?
- We recommend you do some financial planning to put a realistic budget in place for your project and don’t forget to include a budget for furnishings! It’s important to know what you’re willing to invest in your goals.
- Begin to take note of the functional pinch points or problems you want to solve in your space. We begin each project with a creative discovery process which includes asking you specific questions about your functional requirements. How many people do you want to seat in your living room? Do you host large holiday gatherings? If so, for how many? For commercial projects this process will also include questions about your brand and business strategy and who your ideal client is so that we can help you align every aspect of your space with your strategy.
- Collecting inspiration images that speak to how you want your space to feel is a great jumping off point for us as we meet to begin the design process. If you have an image that’s been speaking to you we want to see it!
We begin every project with a 90 minute Design Consultation. Our Design Consultation allows for time to walk through the space in question, or in the case of a new build, time to meet in studio to review preliminary plans and the scope of work. The consultation provides us the opportunity to review the scope of work in greater detail, take preliminary measurements when possible, discuss potential design opportunities or challenges we foresee, review any inspiration images you may have and talk through your values, priorities and functional needs. This preliminary work allows us to put together a custom Design Fee Proposal based on your project’s specific scope of work.
Book a Design Consultation
After filling out our online contact form, the first step to any project is to book a complimentary Discovery Call. This 20 minute call allows us to better understand the services you’re looking for and to discuss your timeline, budget and the scope of work. It also gives you a chance to ask your burning questions about our processes and what it’s like to work with us. At CLD, trust is the starting point of our process and the foundation of our work. It’s important to us that we’re a good fit!
Following a successful Discovery Call we book a Design Consultation with you to walk through the space in question, or in the case of a new build, meet in the studio to review preliminary plans and scope of work. The consultation provides us the opportunity to review the scope of work in more detail, take preliminary measurements, discuss potential design opportunities or challenges we foresee, review any inspiration images you may have and talk through your values, priorities and functional needs. This preliminary work allows us to put together a custom Design Fee Proposal based on your project’s specific scope of work.
Book a Complimentary Discovery Call with Chandra
A Design Consultation can be booked as the kick-off to a full service interior design project or as a service in and of itself.
We offer our 90 Minute Design Consultations as a service in and of itself for those who are looking for ideas and professional advice. This offering is your chance to ask an interior designer all your burning questions! Want to know what we think of the tile and flooring you’re considering for your reno? This is your chance to ask! Your consultation can include a walkthrough of your space to discuss any problem areas where you’re needing suggestions or inspiration or you can choose to bring your plans and material selections to us for an in-studio experience. Consultations can include topics such as paint, cabinetry, material selections, furniture layout, styling ideas, recommendations for furniture vendors, renovation ideas, acoustics, lighting and window coverings. Whether you’re considering a kitchen renovation, a new build or new furnishings you’ll be left feeling excited, with practical ideas and inspiration to move your project forward.
As a kick-off to a full service interior design project, the purpose of our 90 Minute Design Consultations is to walk through the space in question, or in the case of a new build, meet in the studio to review preliminary plans and scope of work. The consultation provides us the opportunity to review the scope of work in more detail, take preliminary measurements, discuss potential design opportunities or challenges we foresee, review any inspiration images you may have and talk through your values, priorities and functional needs. This preliminary work allows us to put together a custom Design Fee Proposal based on your project’s specific scope of work.
01. How soon should I contact CLD if I’m interested in full service interior design for my project?
It’s never too early! As a small studio dedicated to crafting one of a kind projects and providing an exceptional customer experience we limit our workload. Keep in mind that our studio will have a line up of projects on the go and so will your contractor. The sooner you get in touch the sooner we can ensure that we’ve slotted you into our schedules to meet your ideal timeline. As a general rule our studio requires a minimum of three months to complete the onboarding and design phase of a full service interior design project however this timeline will vary based on the extent of the scope of work.
Time is also a requirement for truly creative work. Our desire is to create something uniquely you and that begins with our creative discovery process and taking time to get to know you, your values, your story and all the functional needs to be addressed in your project. We also don’t want your project to be limited in what we’re able to select based on lead time issues. Great materials, fixtures and bespoke furnishings take time and we want to be able to source and deliver the best for you. We want your experience and the final result to be exceptional!
02. Do I need to have hired my contractor before reaching out to CLD?
You do not need to have hired your contractor before reaching out to us! While we are happy to work with your desired contractor if you already have them on board, we can also make recommendations and assist you with putting together your ideal project team, including but not limited to the general contractor, draftspeople, or architectural, mechanical and electrical consultants.
03. Should I have a plan in mind before contacting CLD?
You do not need to have your entire new build, residential or commercial renovation planned out before contacting CLD. We know that you want to come to us with a fully formed plan in mind, but this is where our studio is able to offer you the greatest value. We have spent years honing our skills in space planning and creative problem solving. Founder, Chandra Thiessen, has a four year Bachelor of Interior Design, (not to mention a four year Fine Arts degree that informs the nuance of her work), and ten years of experience in the industry with continued professional development. Our years of education and experience have been dedicated to optimizing space plans to get the best results based on our clients’ desires and needs.
We are able to provide you with exceptional value when you include us in your process from the very beginning, by helping to avoid costly mistakes in your initial planning. We are dedicated to working with you to create a space that will feel good and function seamlessly for years to come. Our technical education includes learning the building code to ensure public safety, barrier free requirements and applicable knowledge for designing homes for people to age in place. We are well versed in anthropometrics, which is the practice of applying the measurements and movement of the human body to the design of the built environment. Things like how high can someone reach and what height a vanity should be, the list goes on!
As an aside, if you already have preliminary plans from a builder, draftsperson, or architect we’d love to see them! Allow us to bring our years of education and experience to the table to provide feedback and assist you in refining your plans to ensure the interior spaces have been optimized to meet your needs and take advantage of every design opportunity.
04. How should I prepare before contacting CLD?
- We recommend you do some financial planning to put a realistic budget in place for your project and don’t forget to include a budget for furnishings! It’s important to know what you’re willing to invest in your goals.
- Begin to take note of the functional pinch points or problems you want to solve in your space. We begin each project with a creative discovery process which includes asking you specific questions about your functional requirements. How many people do you want to seat in your living room? Do you host large holiday gatherings? If so, for how many? For commercial projects this process will also include questions about your brand and business strategy and who your ideal client is so that we can help you align every aspect of your space with your strategy.
- Collecting inspiration images that speak to how you want your space to feel is a great jumping off point for us as we meet to begin the design process. If you have an image that’s been speaking to you we want to see it!
05. How much should I expect to pay for your full service interior design services?
We begin every project with a 90 minute Design Consultation. Our Design Consultation allows for time to walk through the space in question, or in the case of a new build, time to meet in studio to review preliminary plans and the scope of work. The consultation provides us the opportunity to review the scope of work in greater detail, take preliminary measurements when possible, discuss potential design opportunities or challenges we foresee, review any inspiration images you may have and talk through your values, priorities and functional needs. This preliminary work allows us to put together a custom Design Fee Proposal based on your project’s specific scope of work.
06. What is a discovery call?
After filling out our online contact form, the first step to any project is to book a complimentary Discovery Call. This 20 minute call allows us to better understand the services you’re looking for and to discuss your timeline, budget and the scope of work. It also gives you a chance to ask your burning questions about our processes and what it’s like to work with us. At CLD, trust is the starting point of our process and the foundation of our work. It’s important to us that we’re a good fit!
Following a successful Discovery Call we book a Design Consultation with you to walk through the space in question, or in the case of a new build, meet in the studio to review preliminary plans and scope of work. The consultation provides us the opportunity to review the scope of work in more detail, take preliminary measurements, discuss potential design opportunities or challenges we foresee, review any inspiration images you may have and talk through your values, priorities and functional needs. This preliminary work allows us to put together a custom Design Fee Proposal based on your project’s specific scope of work.
07. What does a Professional Design Consultation include?
There are two reasons to book a Design Consultation. A Design Consultation can be booked as the kick-off to a full service interior design project or a Design Consultation can be booked as a service in and of itself.
We offer our 90 Minute Design Consultations as a service in and of itself for those who are looking for ideas and professional advice. This offering is your chance to ask an interior designer all your burning questions! Want to know what we think of the tile and flooring you’re considering for your reno? This is your chance to ask! Your consultation can include a walkthrough of your space to discuss any problem areas where you’re needing suggestions or inspiration or you can choose to bring your plans and material selections to us for an in-studio experience. Consultations can include topics such as paint, cabinetry, material selections, furniture layout, styling ideas, recommendations for furniture vendors, renovation ideas, acoustics, lighting and window coverings. Whether you’re considering a kitchen renovation, a new build or new furnishings you’ll be left feeling excited, with practical ideas and inspiration to move your project forward.
As a kick-off to a full service interior design project, the purpose of our 90 Minute Design Consultations is to walk through the space in question, or in the case of a new build, meet in the studio to review preliminary plans and scope of work. The consultation provides us the opportunity to review the scope of work in more detail, take preliminary measurements, discuss potential design opportunities or challenges we foresee, review any inspiration images you may have and talk through your values, priorities and functional needs. This preliminary work allows us to put together a custom Design Fee Proposal based on your project’s specific scope of work.