Renovations, Simplified.

A thoughtfully renovated space requires more than beautiful design - it requires clear direction, expert coordination, and a team you can trust. At Nicole Bailey Designs, we lead the renovation process from concept through completion, overseeing design, sourcing, scheduling, and project management with intention and care. Our full-service, turn-key approach allows you to move forward with confidence, knowing every detail is thoughtfully considered and expertly executed.

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Our Renovation Design Service Includes:

    • On-site consultation to assess existing layout and identify renovation goals

    • Concept development and space planning tailored to your renovation needs

    • Measured floor plans and 3D renderings to visualize layout changes and furniture flow

    • Collaboration with contractors to ensure design feasibility and alignment with construction plans

    • Lighting plan development and fixture specifications

    • In-studio sample presentation to review finishes and concepts

    • Access to our private-label upholstery showroom

    • Curated finish selections for tile, flooring, cabinetry, plumbing, paint, and more

    • Custom cabinetry and millwork design, including built-ins, vanities, and storage solutions

    • Coordination of hardware, appliances, and architectural details for a cohesive aesthetic

    • Sourcing of bespoke or trade-only materials aligned with your renovation goals

    • Renovation Guide that includes specification sheets and finish schedules prepared for contractor use

    • Dedicated Project Manager

    • Ongoing coordination with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors

    • Weekly site visits to monitor progress and address design-related questions

    • Procurement management: ordering, tracking, and coordinating deliveries

    • Budget tracking and oversight of allowances vs. actuals

    • Final delivery coordination and styling for a polished, cohesive finish

Our Process

  • Discovery & Onboarding

    Once we’ve confirmed we’re the right fit, we begin with a structured onboarding process tailored to renovation projects. During this phase, we define the scope of work, review existing conditions, establish budgets, and align on goals, priorities, and constraints. We gather key information, including plans, site details, and inspiration, to ensure a clear understanding of both the vision and the technical realities before the design process begins.

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    Concept Phase

    In the Concept Phase, we develop the overall design direction for your renovation, translating your goals into a cohesive vision for layout, flow, and architectural impact. Through space planning and detailed 3D renderings when appropriate, you’ll be able to visualize how the renovated space will function and feel. During this phase, we also coordinate with our trusted trades to review the proposed scope and gather preliminary pricing, helping ensure the direction aligns with your overall investment before moving into detailed design.

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    Design Phase

    Once the concept is approved, we refine the vision into a fully resolved renovation plan. During this phase, our team develops detailed design boards, carefully selecting and specifying finishes, fixtures, materials, cabinetry, lighting, and furnishings. Each decision is made with intention, balancing aesthetics, functionality, construction requirements, and overall investment. We review options together and finalize selections in preparation for ordering, documentation, and coordination with trades.

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    Implementation Phase

    During this phase, our team manages ordering and coordinates directly with vendors, tracking lead times and deliveries to support the construction schedule. We provide hands-on oversight throughout the renovation by closely coordinating with contractors and trades, conducting site visits, over-seeing installations, tracking progress, communicating updates, and navigating site-specific decisions as they arise, allowing you to focus on the excitement of the transformation while we manage the complexity behind the scenes.

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    Styling & Professional Photography

    As construction wraps, we focus on the final refinements that complete your project. Our team styles each space with thoughtfully curated accessories and finishing touches, ensuring the design feels cohesive, polished, and fully realized. The project concludes with professional photography, capturing your renovated space at its best and preserving the transformation.