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Conceptual Plans

Conceptual plans are detailed floor plans and realistic renderings that visualize proposed design concepts for renovations or new builds. They aid clients in understanding spatial layouts, material choices, and design aesthetics, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring alignment among stakeholders for successful project outcomes.

Finishing Design

Finishing design entails expert guidance in selecting cohesive finishes for homes, including countertops, flooring, tile, paint, and more. By considering aesthetics, functionality, and client preferences, this service ensures harmonious and stylish spaces that reflect individual tastes while maintaining overall design cohesion and enhancing the home's appeal and functionality.

Project Management

Project management involves serving as a dedicated advocate for clients throughout the renovation or building process. Leaning Oak Designs coordinates with builders, overseeing the project's flow to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. We streamline communication, address challenges promptly, and prioritize client satisfaction, providing a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish.

Conceptual Plans

Conceptual plans in the context of interior design and renovation refer to detailed floor plans and renderings that visually depict the proposed design concept for a space. These plans serve as essential tools to communicate ideas, layout options, and design elements to clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in the renovation or building process.

Here's a breakdown of the components and benefits of conceptual plans:

1. Floor Plans:
   
• Floor plans are detailed diagrams that illustrate the layout of a space, including the arrangement of rooms, walls, doors, windows, and major architectural features.
  
• They provide a bird's-eye view of the space, showing the spatial relationships between different areas and how they flow together.
  
• Floor plans help clients understand the proposed spatial organization and functionality of their project, enabling them to visualize how they will move through and use the space.
  

2. Renderings:

• Renderings are realistic, three-dimensional visualizations of the proposed design concept.
  
• They bring the design to life by showcasing materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and other decorative elements in a photorealistic manner.
  
• Renderings help clients visualize the aesthetics and ambiance of the space, allowing them to make informed decisions about colors, textures, and overall design direction.
  
• They also aid in conveying the designer's vision to clients and other stakeholders, fostering better communication and alignment on design goals.
  

3. Benefits:

• Clarity and Understanding: Conceptual plans provide clarity and understanding of the proposed design concept, helping clients visualize the end result before construction begins.
  
• Decision Making: They facilitate informed decision-making by allowing clients to explore different layout options, material choices, and design features in a tangible way.
  
• Collaboration: Conceptual plans foster collaboration between the designer, client, architects, and contractors, ensuring everyone is on the same page and working towards a common vision.
  
• Problem Solving: They help identify potential design challenges or conflicts early in the process, allowing for adjustments and solutions to be implemented proactively.
  
• Confidence and Satisfaction: Seeing the design come to life through floor plans and renderings instills confidence in clients and enhances their satisfaction with the final outcome of the project.
  

Overall, conceptual plans can play an important role in the design and renovation process by translating ideas into visual representations that inform decision-making, foster collaboration, and ultimately contribute to the successful realization of a client's vision for their space.

What is included

Conceptual plans encompass a comprehensive set of design documents tailored to the customer's scope.

• Elevations (Interior and Exterior): Detailed views showing the vertical arrangement of walls, windows, doors, and architectural features, providing insight into the design's aesthetic and spatial characteristics.
  

• Dimensioned Floor Plan: A scaled diagram illustrating the layout and dimensions of rooms, walls, openings, and major fixtures, facilitating spatial understanding and furniture placement.
  

• Demo Plan: Identifies areas for demolition or removal, guiding contractors in executing necessary structural changes or modifications.
  

• Door and Window Schedules: Lists detailing the type, size, and location of doors and windows, aiding in procurement and installation.
  

• 3D Renderings: Photorealistic visualizations showcasing the proposed design concept, enabling clients to visualize materials, finishes, and spatial arrangements before construction.
  

• Finish Schedules: Comprehensive lists specifying materials, colors, and finishes for various surfaces and elements, ensuring consistency and coherence in design implementation.
  

• Electrical Plan: Layout indicating the placement of outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components, optimizing functionality and safety.
  

• HVAC and Plumbing Specs: Specifications outlining the placement and requirements of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing systems, facilitating coordination with contractors and ensuring efficient and code-compliant installations.
  

• Cabinet Elevations: Detailed drawings illustrating the design, dimensions, and configurations of cabinetry and built-in storage units, guiding fabrication and installation processes.
  

Important Note: These are not construction ready documents however, plans delivered would be “bid” documents to help with budgeting purposes.

Pricing

Pricing may change based on scope of plans requested.

Finishing Design

The finishing design is a meticulous process focused on selecting and coordinating all the essential elements that add the final touch to your space. Here's an in-depth look at what it entails:

• Flooring Selection: We assist in choosing flooring materials such as hardwood, tile, laminate, or carpet, considering durability, style, and functionality to complement your design vision.

• Paint Palette: We curate a harmonious color palette for your walls, ceilings, and trim, ensuring a cohesive and inviting atmosphere that reflects your taste and enhances the overall aesthetic.

• Lighting Design: We meticulously plan the lighting layout, incorporating ambient, task, and accent lighting to create layers of illumination that enhance functionality, ambiance, and visual interest.

• Plumbing Fixtures: We help select plumbing fixtures for kitchens, bathrooms, and utility areas, including faucets, sinks, showers, and tubs, balancing style, quality, and functionality to meet your needs and preferences.

• Wallpaper Selection: We explore a variety of wallpaper options, from subtle textures to bold patterns, to add depth, personality, and visual intrigue to your space, transforming walls into captivating focal points.

• Countertops: We guide you through the selection of countertops for kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas, considering materials such as granite, quartz, marble, wood, or laminate, ensuring durability, aesthetics, and practicality.

• Tile Choices: We assist in choosing tiles for floors, walls, backsplashes, and showers, exploring various shapes, colors, and patterns to achieve the desired style, texture, and visual impact.

• Hardware and Accessories: We help select hardware and accessories such as cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, towel bars, and mirrors, adding the finishing touches that enhance functionality and tie the design together.

Throughout the process, we collaborate closely with you to understand your preferences, lifestyle, and budget, ensuring that every selection aligns with your vision and contributes to creating a cohesive, inviting, and personalized space that you'll love to call home.

All selections will be shown in 3D renderings.

Pricing

Pricing may change based on scope of plans requested.

Project Management

Project management is to ensure the seamless execution of your renovation or building project. Here's a detailed explanation of what it entails. We can take on the scopes that best fit your needs in your project:

• Coordination and Communication: We serve as the central point of contact, liaising between you, architects, contractors, and subcontractors. We facilitate clear and efficient communication, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the project goals, timelines, and expectations.

• Timeline and Schedule Management: We develop a detailed project timeline and schedule, outlining key milestones, tasks, and deadlines. We proactively monitor progress, identify potential delays, and implement strategies to keep the project on track and within the agreed-upon timeline.

• Budget Oversight: We assist in establishing a realistic budget for the project and help manage expenses throughout the process. We provide cost estimates, track expenditures, and identify opportunities to optimize spending without compromising quality or design integrity.
  

• Contractor and Vendor Management: We carefully vet and select reputable contractors, vendors, and suppliers for the project. We negotiate contracts, review proposals, and oversee their work to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and timelines.

• Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: We anticipate and address challenges that may arise during the project, such as design changes, unforeseen conditions, or logistical issues. We employ proactive problem-solving strategies and facilitate constructive dialogue to resolve conflicts promptly and maintain project momentum.

• Quality Assurance: We maintain a keen eye for detail and monitor the quality of workmanship and materials throughout the project. We conduct regular site visits, inspections, and quality checks to ensure that work is executed according to industry standards and your expectations.

• Permitting and Regulatory Compliance: We navigate the regulatory landscape, obtaining necessary permits, approvals, and inspections required for the project. We ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and other legal requirements to avoid delays or penalties.

• Client Advocacy: We prioritize your interests and advocate on your behalf throughout the project. We represent your vision, preferences, and concerns, ensuring that decisions align with your goals and that you are informed and empowered throughout the process.

• Documentation and Reporting: We maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, progress reports, and meeting minutes. We provide regular updates and transparent reporting, keeping you informed of project status, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the original plan.

• Final Inspection and Closeout: We oversee the final inspection of the project, ensuring that all work is completed to your satisfaction and in accordance with the agreed-upon scope. We facilitate project closeout, including final payments, warranty documentation, and handover of keys or access to the completed space.

Overall, our project management services are designed to alleviate the stress and complexity of the renovation or building process, allowing you to enjoy a smooth and successful project experience from start to finish.

Pricing

Pricing may change based on scope of plans requested.

Portfolio

“Bene Nove” Spa

Leaning Oak crafted a floor plan for Bene Nove Spa, also known as “Serenity Suites” in Columbus, Texas. A serene commercial oasis where spa professionals lease individual rooms for services like facials and massages.

Embracing the client's desire for relaxation, our design features soft hues, natural elements, and flowing spaces. We meticulously tailored the plan for city approval and contractor implementation. To immerse the client in the spa's ambiance, we enriched the rendering with evocative details, ensuring a true sense of the space's tranquility and allure.

Bene Nove Spa beckons, promising a haven where wellness and rejuvenation converge seamlessly.

Leaning Oak Provided the following:

• Multiple floor plans options
• Final floor plan with dimensions
• Renderings
• Cabinet elevations
  

Bene Nove Walk Through

Note: walk through is of the original plan, not final design.

“Laurel Woods” Home Renovation

Laurel Woods, a home with loads of potential, but it's been sitting on the back burner for ages. Our client had big dreams of a killer kitchen, an oversized pantry, and saying sayonara to an awkwardly placed half bathroom and laundry room.

We busted out the measuring tape and got the lowdown on every nook and cranny. With that we whipped up a bunch of floor plans, each one tailored to fit our client's wishlist. She fell head over heels for one of them, couldn't wait to get the ball rolling!

Come late April, we're diving into the renovation trenches, and we've got it all covered. From the bid package plans, design concepts, construction budgets, and subcontractor meetings we have been hands on this project since day one. All while keeping in mind the vibe of the home– mid-century style through and through, just like our client wanted.

Laurel Woods is about to get the glow-up it deserves, and we're pumped to be the ones making it happen. It's all about turning those long-held dreams into reality, one room at a time. Let the countdown to the big reveal begin!

Leaning Oak Provided the following:

• Multiple floor plans options
• Final floor plan with dimensions
• Renderings
• Elevations
• Demo plans
• MEP plans
  

Laurel Woods Through

Note: walk through is of the original plan, not final design.

Be-LEE-ive Street Home Renovation

Welcome to Be-lee-ive Street, where our client faced a big decision: sell or renovate? Leaning Oak stepped in to help weigh the options. With dreams of an open kitchen and living space, a revamped primary bathroom, a more inviting exterior, and a more functional pantry, plus a laundry room upgrade, we got to work.

After crunching the numbers and getting the lay of the land, we whipped up a few floor plans, each one tailored to make the most of the space and fit our client's wish list and their budget. Now, armed with options, our client can confidently decide the next chapter for Be-lee-ive Street – whether it's a fresh start for a new homeowner or a dream renovation come true.

Leaning Oak Provided the following:

• Multiple floor plans options
• Final floor plan concept
• Renderings
• Cabinet elevations
  

Bee-lee-ive Street Walk Through

Meet Michelle

Hey there! I'm Michelle, and I stumbled into the world of construction and design by pure chance about 7 years ago. With a degree in Marketing from Texas A&M, I never imagined I'd find such a passion in creating beautiful spaces. But once I dipped my toes into the design pool, I was hooked!

As a mom of two rambunctious boys, I've learned a thing or two about the importance of functional and versatile living spaces. I'm all about finding clever solutions to make our homes not just look good, but work perfectly for our crazy, busy lives.

Whether it's reimagining a kitchen layout, sprucing up an entire home, or creating a concept out of nothing, I thrive on the challenge of bringing my clients' visions to life. There's nothing quite like the feeling of walking into a space that feels uniquely "you," and I'm here to make sure every home and project tells its own story – stylishly and seamlessly. Let’s imagine your dream space together.

Contact Us

LeaningOakDesigns@gmail.com