Interior Design FAQ

We specialize exclusively in full-scope interior design for renovations, new builds, and architecturally significant homes. Our work is comprehensive and long-term in nature, often involving construction, custom detailing, and extensive coordination.

We do not offer furniture-only services, decorating, consultations, or partial room projects. This focus allows us to deliver a highly considered, cohesive result across the entire home.

Full-scope design means we are involved from the earliest planning stages through final installation. Our work encompasses spatial planning, material and finish selection, lighting and millwork design, furnishings, documentation, procurement, and ongoing coordination during construction.

Rather than designing in fragments, we approach each project holistically — ensuring that every decision supports the overall vision, functionality, and longevity of the home.

Our work is intentionally structured into three phases:

Design Creation focuses on developing a complete, buildable interior design — from concept through fully developed documentation.

Design Stewardship provides continued design involvement during construction, supporting coordination, clarification, and decision-making as the project evolves.

Procurement & Installation Oversight manages the ordering, logistics, and installation of furniture, materials, and custom elements to ensure everything arrives and is executed as intended.

This phased approach brings clarity, accountability, and consistency to complex projects that often span many months or years.

Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, contractors, builders, and consultants and are comfortable joining a project at various stages of development. Clear communication and coordination across disciplines are essential to achieving a successful outcome, particularly on renovation and new-build projects.

As early as possible.

From concept to completion, we translate your lifestyle into spaces that feel lived in, loved, and entirely your own. We manage every detail—space planning, sourcing, procurement, and coordination with trusted builders and artisans—tailored to the unique scope of each project. That said, we like to get involved as early as possible. That allows us to dictate the design direction from the beginning, and gives the project a holistic approach. This also allows you to get the most accurate pricing when it’s ready to bid.

Renovation and new build projects often extend over an extended period, depending on scope, approvals, and construction conditions. While the design phase has a defined timeline, construction and installation can take significantly longer. Our process is designed to support this reality, ensuring continuity and protection of the design intent throughout the life of the project.

Design and construction require different types of engagement. Creating a complete design is a finite process, while construction introduces ongoing variables that require continued attention over time.

By separating these phases, we are able to remain actively involved during construction without compromising clarity, boundaries, or focus. This structure ensures that our time, expertise, and availability are aligned with the evolving needs of the project.

The limit does not exist.

We source from all over the world. Literally. We’re also lucky enough to work in a place surrounded by some of the most beautiful antiques in the world. We pull from our own inventory, local antique stores, auction houses, and designer showrooms.

About 75% of any project will be custom. That can be reupholstering a vintage piece custom to you or making a completely custom piece for your project. We want things to look just right. And we don’t want it to be replicated. You have a one-of-one end product in the end.

Yes. We manage the specification, sourcing, and procurement of furniture, finishes, lighting, and custom pieces as part of our full-scope services. This includes coordination with vendors, management of logistics, and oversight of installation so that every element integrates seamlessly into the finished space.

Furniture and materials often require specialized handling, particularly for custom or overseas production. Shipping, receiving, inspection, storage, and delivery are coordinated through our designated third-party partners and billed based on actual services required. These steps are essential to protecting the client’s investment and ensuring items arrive safely and in proper condition. Once we’re ready for installation, these items are blanket wrapped and hand delivered for a full installation facilitated by our team.

Yes. Because of the level of coordination and documentation required for full-scope projects, we are best suited for homes undergoing substantial renovation, new construction, or comprehensive interior work. Projects with limited scope or without construction involvement are typically not a fit.

Yes.

Our minimum spend is based on square footage. We give you a cost per foot during our initial discovery call. This estimate gets us on the same page when thinking of budget, and allows you to understand what it truly takes to make all the details in a room come to life. The devil is in the details, and that’s what makes our projects stand out from the rest.

Nicole remains closely involved in setting the creative vision and guiding the overall direction of the studio’s work. Day-to-day execution and coordination are supported by a senior team structured to deliver consistency, depth, and responsiveness across all phases of the project.

Email: hello@nicolefisher.com or give our office a call: 518.284.4044

You can also submit an inquiry through our website with details about your project, including location, scope, and anticipated timeline. Our team reviews each inquiry carefully and will be in touch if the project aligns with our current capacity and expertise.