Projects suitable for full-service design work receive a design fee proposal identifying what we believe it will take to get to the end of the project. Our fee proposals will consider a variety of factors, such as timing and design style, but they are typically based upon previous projects of similar size and scope. It is generally accepted that design fees will be an additional 10% above the the projects final budget.

While we offer both full-service and online design packages, each with their own pricing structures and deliverables, most home and business owners are surprised to learn that online design is fully compatible with full-service. During one of our design consultation, our design team will guide you through the right steps for you.

This kind of design work is collaborative and ideal for busy professionals seeking a customized design solutions for kitchen and bath renovations, whole home renovations or additions, and commercial design projects. While our Online Design Packages are more suited to design one room at-a-time with shopping lists and self-implementation, full-service interior design can be customized to be as much or as little as you need from us. Round out the full-service experience by completing rooms with our furnishings and outdoor styling services. text goes here

Residential projects suitable for full-service design work include renovations for condominiums (multi-family) or single-family dwelling that may or may not include additions, working with an AIBC Architect on a new build to fit-out the interiors, or even for kitchen and bath design projects. If we are working with you on permit-ready drawings that will be submitted for a building permit application, this step is implemented early on so that the interior design detailing continues during the application process.

Commercial projects suitable for full-service design work include commercial tenant improvements of corporate workspaces, showrooms, and retail store locations. Projects areas 6,000 sq ft (557 m2) or greater will require consultation with an AIBC Architect, Mechanical Engineers, and many other specialists, but these specialists may not necessarily be excluded from projects under this area. Once our completed drawing package is ready, your independent contractor applies for permits.

There are many factors and considerations when deciding which service delivery method best suits your unique needs. These factors include (i) project location, (ii) overall project scope, (iii) consultants needed, (iv) time-frame to complete the design work, (v) overall project investment and budget, and (vi) your level of involvement in the project.

The best way to approach starting a project is by booking a complementary discovery call.

Full-service interior design projects begin with a design fee proposal that identifies what it will take to meet the project brief and get you to the end. Some clients elect to keep working with us right until the last piece of artwork is hung and the fridge is stocked, while others simply want a finished space to move into on their own. A commonly accepted guideline for design fees will range anywhere from 7% to 15% in addition to the initial project budget, but this can vary greatly depending on the scope of services, design style you desire, and whether we have a limited timeline to do the interior design work necessary to meet the project brief.

What we will do independently:

There are a variety of projects that the design team at Articulated completes within reasonable regulation of qualified interior designers for the purposes of obtaining building permits. These projects are as follows:

• Interior renovations for single-family dwellings with no changes to the locations of the building exterior walls. Structural changes to interior walls will require the consultation of a Professional Engineer. Altering window sizes and door locations are likely available.

• Interior renovations for condos or townhomes. Building exterior alterations and structural changes are not allowed.

• Kitchen or bathroom renovations where interior walls, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are changing. Altering window sizes are likely available.

• Commercial tenant improvements for workspaces, health care professional offices, front-of-house restaurant dining rooms, and retail spaces up to 470 square meters (5,059 square feet) in gross area size.

What we will consult on collaboratively:

While we are not architects, nor are we affiliated with AIBC, we will collaborate with Registered Architects on the interior design of any other type of space. There have been many changes to building codes and bylaws since 2021 across Canada, especially in British Columbia with the recent changes to multi-family dwellings and this has impacted the scope of services that interior designers are able to provide.

If you are considering a renovation with an addition, character retention, heritage restoration, or commercial spaces over 470 square meters (5,059 square feet) then your project will likely require an Architect. For these projects, we recommend that regardless of where you are starting on a project, with Articulated or with an allied professional, that a feasibility study be completed prior engaging in any interior design work. The feasibility study must be completed by a Registered Architect.