Our approach

While Centered by Design specializes in projects that require comprehensive design and hands-on project management, we also offer more tailored assistance for smaller-scale projects. We work with clients both here in Chicagoland as well as virtually around the country. Please reach out to us for additional details and pricing.

Designer For a Day

Priced at $3,500 per session

The Designer for a Day Service is extremely helpful if you’re hoping to elevate specific areas of your home but don’t require Centered by Design to assist with project management.

Our Designer for a Day service is an in-depth 3-hour 1:1 consultation customized to your exact design needs. The service starts with a 30-minute planning call, where we create a detailed plan and agenda for what to address at the in-person Consultation. The Consultation itself is a 3-hour, highly efficient in-person session where we then address the priorities discussed during the planning call. We provide specific recommendations and ideas, problem solve, hand sketch floor plans on-site, make specific selections for finishes (ex. paint colors, furniture, accessories, etc.), approve samples, and/or create an overarching design scheme. 

Can Include

  • A List of Selections & Specifications; Allowing you to Purchase at your Own Pace
  • Inspiration Images to Show Design Intent
  • Referrals to Tradespeople that are Relevant to your Project Needs
  • On-Site Hand Sketched Floor Plans
    Material Selection and Review
  • Review of Architectural Plans and/or Contractor Scope of Work

PREMIUM KITCHEN DESIGN

We love kitchens, and we love working with clients outside of Chicago! This service combines both. We think the kitchen is the heart of the home and deserves a well planned and intentioned design. This service gives you access to our high-end, well-trained kitchen designers but without the project management costs of a full service package. Review our kitchen design tiers below to determine which option is the best fit for you and your project .

Tier 1  – $1,250

Tier 2  – $2,500

Tier 3  – $3,500

Terms and Conditions

  • Design package covers one room only 
  • Centered by Design is not responsible for precise measurements. All dimensions provided should be used for design intent, and must be verified in the field by tradesmen before finalizing
  • Any additional requested design revisions after the final design meeting will incur a fee based on an hourly rate of $200/hr
  • The complexity of the existing room conditions could increase the required design time. Centered by Design will assess your room’s layout and condition at the outset and adjust the fee accordingly if necessary

Kind Words

Virtual Kitchen Design

Tier 1 - $1,250

Includes

A one on one call with firm Principal, Claire Staszak

Step 1 — Client Homework (*Due 1 week prior to the design call) 

  • Kitchen Survey – Fill out an informational survey
  • Insiders Guide to Kitchen Design – Review our educational guide full of design possibilities and give thought to what elements and design details you prefer
  • Inspiration Imagery – Provide images as guidance on your desired aesthetic
  • Photos – Provide photos of your space

Step 2 — Design Call (*90 minutes with Claire)

  • Discuss pertinent feedback from client homework
  • Receive recommendations on design elements and finish selections for your project
  • Ask any renovation questions you may have and receive advice from the expert!

Virtual Kitchen Design

Tier 2 - $2,500

Includes
  • 2D Floor plan with notes and general dimensions
  • 2D Elevations of all walls with notes and general dimensions
  • 3D Kitchen Color Rendering – 1 view
Step 1 — Client Homework (Due 2 weeks prior to the initial meeting)
  • Kitchen Survey – Fill out an informational survey
  • Measuring and Site Photos Guide – Measure and take photos of your space
  • Insiders Guide to Kitchen Design – Review our educational guide full of design possibilities and give thought to what elements and design details you prefer
  • Inspiration Imagery – Provide images as guidance on your desired aesthetic
Step 2 — Initial Virtual Meeting 
  • Review inspiration board created by Centered by Design of design direction images
  • Discuss pertinent feedback from client homework
Step 3 — Virtual Completed Design Meeting  (At least 2 weeks after initial meeting)
  • Review the following Centered by Design deliverables

Virtual Kitchen Design

Tier 3 - $3,500

Includes

  • 2D Floor plan with notes and general dimensions

  • 2D Elevations of all walls with notes and general dimensions

  • 3D Kitchen Color Rendering – 2 views

  • Design board with FFE selections

  • Estimated budget with retail selection links for all FFE

Step 1 — Client Homework (Due 2 weeks prior to the initial meeting)

  • Kitchen Survey – Fill out an informational survey
  • Measuring and Site Photos Guide – Measure and take photos of your space
  • Insiders Guide to Kitchen Design – Review our educational guide full of design possibilities and give thought to what elements and design details you prefer
  • Inspiration Imagery – Provide images as guidance on your desired aesthetic

Step 2 — Initial Virtual Meeting 

  • Review inspiration board created by Centered by Design of design direction images
  • Discuss pertinent feedback from client homework

Step 3 — Virtual Completed Design Meeting  (At least 2 weeks after initial meeting)

  • Review the following Centered by Design deliverables