START WITH THE ARCHITECT WHEN YOU NEED PERMITS OR ARE DOING A LARGE SCALE RENOVATION OR BUILD

1) We recommend starting with an architect for large-scale renovations and new builds. 

Typically you need blueprints in order to get a permit, and that process can take some time depending on where you live


You want to see what’s possible for your space to make sure a renovation makes sense


Keep in mind, you may need to call in a structural engineer if you are moving any load-bearing walls. That’s a whole other conversation.

While every design firm is different based on how they might structure their services and whether they have a general contractor license or not (at Alyssa Sepe Interiors we are not general contractors), here’s how we support our clients through a new build or renovation project:

We review blueprints to make sure the plans make the most sense for their lifestyle (not just today but for their future lifestyle as well)--often times this might mean we’re making furniture plans for key spaces so our clients can see what is possible once the renovation is done.


We collaborate with the architect to communicate changes.
We check all the little things that could turn into major things down the road (door swings that block walkways or windows, windows that aren’t centered, kitchen layouts that aren’t practical, electric outlets that are missing in critical locations).


We maximize our client’s investment by suggesting elements they may not have considered but that make so much sense once they see it laid out.


We help our clients prioritize and budget accordingly.


We make recommendations for builders and trades when needed.


We make timeless selections for the design of the home, from architectural details to plumbing fixtures to paint colors to cabinetry.

And we do it all in an organized way so our clients can enjoy the exciting experience of building or renovating, rather than be consumed by it. 


Once the finish selections are complete, we then collaborate with the builder and offer project management services to troubleshoot as needed and to ensure all the details are executed perfectly so our clients aren’t bogged down in the millions of decisions that go into the process.


Once your blueprints are finalized, we recommend getting bids from general contractors. 

Builders will then use the blueprints to prepare a project budget and allowances 


Builders are the ones to provide you with a timeline


Builders then manage their crews and the project