What we do
We work with people who desire to align where they live with who they are. It sounds simple, but it’s an exacting process of reimagining people’s homes to work better for them; to design around what they love, and to create soulful spaces that reflect how they show up in the world.
We design for a beautiful lifestyle that endures. We feel strongly that your home should give you not only a sense of belonging but a deep love of your surroundings.
Our mission is simple; we’re here to help make it happen.
Gairdner Design is a full-service residential design studio grounded in the meaningful work of creating a XXXXX. We serve our clients with a guided approach, careful planning, committed design management, and winning execution.
We are for people who want to love their home!
How we work
We are invited by clients to work on whole home renovations, additions, new builds or large scale decorating projects. We generally start at the very beginning stages of the design process, working alongside selected architects and builders, and remain until the last cushion gets tossed.
Our Phases of Work are staged in the following way:
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planning, gathering ideas, creating schemes and design boardsItem description
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creating spaces, drawing plans, designing rooms, sampling, sourcing
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finding, selecting and purchasing product and materials
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design management, site visits, trade liaison, scheduling and receiving of goods
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the fun part! Placing all the furnishings, art and decor as planned
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budget reconciliation and review, client hand-off package, photography
Design Capsule
Like in fashion, sometimes we just need a few key pieces, expertly curated and edited, to make the whole look come together.
The Design Capsule is meant for those who would like guidance, support and experienced design direction when making key design project decisions. Having a designer at your side can provide assurance that you are making the right decision. And who doesn’t like a little less overwhelm in their life?
Within a set number of hours, you’ll make efficient, well-considered decisions while partnering with someone just as invested in making it magical as you are.
Note: The Design Capsule is not for you if you need drawings, plans, schedules, procurement of furnishings, installation, project oversight or construction of any kind.
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we can come along to furniture stores and showrooms
we can pick the winning wallpaper, paint or stain colour
select tiles, counter materials, flooring or wall finishes
we can look at your plans, drawings or sketches and work through space planning, cabinet designs or where the sink should go
we can refine flow, function and optimal use of space
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An in-person design consultation. This meeting is for ideation, planning and inquiry
We will take photos and create an inventory list of items we are keeping in the future design scheme
A Plan of Execution: defining what you need, where we go to find it, how we make it happen
A Cost Estimate: an estimate of how much your design vision will cost including all variables
Time: A designer’s undivided attention and consideration on all the decision-making, selecting and shopping necessary for the project
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Some of your own ideas for the space in the form of: pins boards, cut outs, sketches, photos, favorite colours or some expression of what you are after
An idea of what you want to financially invest toward this project
A measured plan of the space is necessary when shopping for furnishings. If you do not already have that, we can certainly measure the room before we start.
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