FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN

I work on projects from the initial design concept to the final install. Whether your project is a refurnishing, a remodel or a new build, I can create a design concept that includes all aspects of finishes and furnishings (furniture, lighting, artwork, rugs, wall covering, window treatments, etc.) Beyond just furnishings, full service design also includes selecting the built finishes such as hardwood floor, tiles, cabinetry, moulding, plumbing fixtures and anything else that goes towards the overall design of each room. I am happy to collaborate with your team of contractors and architects to design the home of your dreams. Full service design includes a high level of customization and project management. If you are looking for a unique, finished project without having to deal with the details, Full Service Design might be right for you.

FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN PROCESS

After we have determined full service interior design is right for you, I set up an initial meeting at your home or the project site. At this meeting I measure the space, take photographs, and discuss the scope of the project in depth with all of the decision makers. If the project is a new build, I’ll need a set of architectural plans. With this information, I return to my office and calculate a flat design fee and a suggested furnishings investment (your budget) if you don’t already have one in mind.

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02 | Initial Meeting

During this phase I develop a conceptual design that helps to determine the aesthetic direction of the project. I create potential furniture layouts, a design concept board that will include ideas for furnishings, lighting, art, colors, textures, finishes and all that goes into creating a complete room. These ideas will be geared towards the agreed upon budget. We will meet onsite to review the design concept with plans, design boards and samples.

At this time I ask for you to take time to review the concept and submit any design revision requests within one week. After I receive the revision requests I will revise the concept design plans and present them to you again within two weeks.

Timeline: ~ 4-6 weeks

04 | Concept design

Once the furnishings proposal is approved and paid, I begin the Purchasing and Execution phase of the project. Orders are placed, deliveries are tracked and I deal with any issues along the way. During this time I will meet with the contractor and trades to consult on the design plans.

When the space is ready and the furnishings have been received locally, I schedule and oversee the installation of all furnishings, window treatments, carpeting, rugs, and other details to complete the project.

The timeline of this phase is dependent on the scope of the project, the contractor’s schedule and the lead times of furnishings.

06 | Management + installation

Reach out via my contact page and we’ll set up an informational call so we can talk about the details of your project and how I can help.

I can answer any questions about my process and we can determine if full service is right for you.

Schedule your discovery call today.

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01 | discovery

After our initial meeting, I'll prepare a detailed proposal to outline the scope of work, suggested project budget, and design fee. You'll receive a contract and invoice for half of the design fee to officially confirm your spot on my design calendar.

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03 | Proposal

During this time I make final furnishings selections, obtain firm quotes with vendors and create detailed floor plans and elevations. We have a Detailed Design Meeting where all the final selections are presented with samples and tear sheets of furnishings along with a detailed proposal of all items for client approval. This proposal includes all pricing of furnishings along with taxes, freight, receiving and local delivery costs.

You will again have one week to submit revision requests and I will turn those revisions around in two weeks for final approval.

Timeline: ~ 4-6 weeks

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05 | Detailed design

Full service design is billed at a flat fee so you’ll know the investment before moving forward with working together.

  • We hired Molly to help us decorate our new house, which was essentially a blank slate. She carefully guided us through color, fabric and furniture selection and was also very helpful in narrowing down our selections as it was an overwhelming project. She also gave us a nice variety of floor plans to help conceptualize the space and all in all, was a great professional to work with. She really knows her stuff! I would absolutely use her services again. A pleasure to work with.”

    Full Service Design Client, Falmouth

  • Molly McGinness is fantastic. She helped us set up our new house on Cape Cod with tasteful, stylish décor and furnishings. She is super professional and organized. Most importantly she listens carefully to the needs and taste of the customer and clarifies the scope of the project ahead of time. Her expertise then follows...in our case she presented an array of great options and once I selected what I wanted, she ensured complete follow-through on the delivery and installation. I highly recommend Molly.

    Client, Osterville

  • Molly McGinness was such a pleasure to work with when my husband and I found our dream home on Cape Cod. Molly helped us decorate and pick out all the furnishings to create a beautiful beach house where all of our family and friends come to relax and be together. Molly is such a talented designer and she always responded very quickly to any needs and questions we had. She created beautiful rooms full of color with unique furniture and lovely carpeting. It was so helpful having her work with all the furniture vendors. She is the consummate professional and is such a talented designer.

    Amy Siegel, Falmouth

  • Wonderful to work with Molly! Seamless process. She thought of things I never would have to make our living room and shared boys bedroom more livable, but also beautiful. Our living room is now functional, accommodating our family of 5 + any guests, yet also relaxing. The boys room, though shared, gives each of them enough space. Molly listened to us and the results were fantastic. We reached out to her after our first experience for help with the second and would definitely recommend her.

    Megan Titas, Falmouth

  • Molly McGinness is a consummate professional design specialist. She has been an invaluable part of designing my interior spaces & turning my house into a wonderful, comfortable, inviting home. I would request her advice & design services for any home project, from a total room re-design, to helping pick the perfect paint color, or couch, or general or specific space planning. I would highly recommend Molly to anyone who needs design assistance. She is always also an extremely nice person which makes working with her even more perfect.

    Connie Main, Cataumet

  • Molly and I worked really well together on our house on Cape Cod. Her excellent space planning and furniture recommendations allow for flexibility, beauty, comfort, functionality and for enjoying the views outside as well as the constantly changing people inside in all seasons. All of the window treatments, upholstery and other furnishings were well made and have stood the test of time. I highly recommend her!

    Margaret Carr, Woods Hole

  • I engaged Molly McGinness in 2017 to coordinate with my architectural firm and me during the building of a new home on Cape Cod. She was more than a pleasure to work with; professional, unflappable, good natured, good humored with a keen ability to understand my personal esthetic, to execute a beautiful outcome. The experience was so positive that I had her fly to Florida in 2020 to bring her design skill to a second project. She transformed a dated looking space into a contemporary, inviting functional area. I would highly recommend MMID. The work will not disappoint.

    Dr. Karen Back, Orleans, MA and Sanibel, FL

Questions about working together?

Full service design projects involve a lot of planning and teamwork, especially when remodeling or new construction is involved.

Click below to read some frequently asked questions.

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