At Nandina Home & Design, we do things a bit differently. Our clients don’t partner with us for a quick fix—they do so for an experience. If you want to experience interior design that is hands-on and focused on creating a space that reflects your style, values, and experiences, then Nandina is the studio for you! Let us help you discover your perfect style.
A Full Service, Boutique Interior Design Studio
Offering Personalized & Collaborative Interior Design Services
What Sets Us Apart
Wide Variety of Style & Spaces
Nandina doesn’t have a “signature style,” nor do we specialize in any type of home or building. Our professional interior design team brings years of experience and versatility to each project, so we can help you create a space that is traditional, modern, classic, rustic, urban, whimsical or anything in between for your home or business!
Lifestyle Designed Showrooms
We want you to experience design in a whole new way and our lifestyle-designed showrooms are the ultimate vehicle for that experience. Our showrooms allow you to touch, feel, sit in and learn about the quality of our products. Check out our showrooms in Aiken, Atlanta, and Greenville.
Hands-on, Collaborative Process
The ultimate measure of success with an interior design project is whether the finished space is a true reflection of you. We believe that this success can only be accomplished with your input! You’ll be involved every step of the way, from initial consultation to final art and accessory selection. Learn more about our design process.
Interior Design Process
What to Expect When You Partner With Nandina
We do our best to make the interior design process as easy as possible for you. Learn more about our process below to see how we can help you customize your home or business.
- 1. Initial Project Consultation
- 2. Design Planning
- 3. The Presentation
- 4. The Commitment
- 5. The Execution
- 6. The Reveal
Our interior design process begins with an initial consultation in your home or business. During this time we work hard to get to know you, uncover details about the project, and better understand your vision. We also want you to get to know us and how we work. During the consultation, we often take pictures and measurements and discuss your budget and time frame. If both parties agree that the relationship is a good fit, we move forward with the design plan.
The planning phase of the interior design process is very specific to your personal design needs. The level of design planning will vary based on the scale of your project: do you need a one room plan? A full-scale new home build? An office renovation? Your needs will determine both the scope and retainer cost for your interior design project. We will discuss these items up front before any planning is done, and keep you informed each step of the way.
The design planning process is highly collaborative. We’ll ask you to provide our team with inspiration photos, share any color and style preferences, and answer questions about the way you’ll live and/or work in the finished space. Your answers will guide our team’s discovery as we pull together furnishings, finishes, accessories, and everything in between to help bring your vision to life.
This is the fun part! Once your design plan is complete, you’ll meet with our design team for a design presentation. During the presentation, we’ll go over every piece of our design recommendations for your space. We’ll review a mood board, floor plans, recommended furnishings and finishes, paint colors or wall treatments, decorative accessories, art and fabric schemes, and more.
The length of the presentation process varies. For smaller (one or two-room) projects, it may be a single presentation. For very large projects we may have a few different presentations over several months. It all depends on the scope of your project.
After the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to review the design proposal and pricing recommendations. To move forward does not require that every aspect of the plan is perfect. Many times the plan will need to be refined or slightly changed—but that’s okay! We’re in it together.
Once we have agreed upon a design plan and scope of work, you will have the opportunity to retain the Nandina team for our services. You will be asked to either do a 50% deposit to begin ordering products or place a retainer equal to a percentage of the project.
Most of the execution happens behind the scenes, so you can sit back and relax while our team takes care of all the heavy lifting: detailed measuring, fabrication of drapes and soft goods, and ordering and checking up on product delivery.
This phase of the process requires project management, skill, commitment, and organization—all areas that we at Nandina excel in. Our team will keep you informed along the way so if anything happens that will affect the plan or timeline, you’ll be the first to know.
The moment you’ve been waiting for! This is where everything comes together. All of the swatches, renderings, and art we’ve discussed over the course of the project have finally come together. We do try to do a true “reveal” in one large installation (rather than slowly installing piece by piece) because it is truly transformative. There’s nothing like walking into your newly transformed space for the first time. Your design team will coordinate with you in regards to scheduling the install date.
We’re Here to Support You
For Years to Come
At Nandina, we’re all about building real relationships. We want you to like us as much—if not more—at the end of the process as you do at the beginning. We work to develop a long-term relationship built on trust and operate with the notion that we are a resource for you through every step of the process. Even once your project is complete, you can come to our team with questions, modifications, or ideas for future projects. We’re here to help!
Our Clients Say it Best
We’re truly fortunate to have played even a small part in helping our fantastic clients create spaces that match their lifestyles. See what they have to say about working with our team.
Design In Action
Our Work
Get inspired by some of our featured designs. Explore our work to find a look or a story that catches your eye.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an interior designer?
There are many factors to consider when choosing an interior designer. First and foremost, ask lots of questions. Some to consider:
- What is your philosophy about interior design?
- Would you say you have a specific “style” in your designs?
- Why is interior design important to you?
- Have you taken on any similar projects?
- What level of communication can I expect throughout the project?
- How much input do you want/need from me throughout the process?
In addition, make sure you choose an interior designer whose work you have seen and like. To explore Nandina’s work, view our project portfolio.
How much does a professional interior design project cost?
Using an interior designer is often perceived as a luxury and as an extra expense, but the reality is a good design team will help you manage costs and bring real value to the selection and purchasing process.
Although the total cost will vary based on the size of the project, at Nandina we understand the art of investing in the right pieces while staying within the confines of a realistic budget. In the long run, we believe that the end product justifies our value to your project.
I only need help with the design, not purchasing. Do I have to purchase furniture and products through Nandina if I hire you?
We provide design services at every level – from simple floor plans to full-scale ground-up design-build and furnish projects. We explore with each potential client what their project entails and at what level they are seeking support. Our design plans can range from a one-hour in-home consultation at $250 to a full-scale design-build and interiors budget. What we can promise is that there are never any surprises when it comes to your money. If you want only a plan we estimate what that will cost based on our design hourly fees.
We will share that estimate with you, and get your commitment prior to executing any work. If it is a long-term project a budget is predetermined and you are kept informed every step of the way.
How much does the initial project consultation cost, and what does it include?
We often encourage potential clients to schedule a complimentary in-store consultation first so that you can see our studio and meet our design team. During this 30 to 45 minute meeting you can ask questions about the design process, review plans, and discuss the scope of your project. We have become very comfortable with video conferencing and now offer this complimentary design consultation via a Zoom meeting.
For an initial project consultation with one of our professional designers, the fee is $250. During this visit, our designer will discuss your wants and needs, your color and style preferences, your budget, will look at your existing belongings that you’d like to keep and incorporate into your new design, and will also take preliminary measurements to estimate the costs involved with executing your new design.
How much would a one room design plan cost and what will the plan include?
The cost of a one-room design plan is determined by the designer based on the size, scope, and needs of your project. This design plan can include, but not limited to, a design mood board, recommended furnishings, additional recommendations as needed including paint colors, wall treatments, decorative accessories, art, and fabric schemes, pricing of all recommendations, as well as a furniture layout of your room.
If I approve the plan, can I change my mind?
Every designer will require approval prior to ordering any product for your project. At times, there are circumstances that require elements of a design plan to change and, in this case, timely communication with your design team is preferred.
Special ordered pieces/products are not returnable. In rare instances, a specially ordered product may need to be returned, at which point your designer may determine a restocking fee based on that specific vendor’s policy.
How does my designer communicate with me and vice versa during our project?
Different designers have different preferred methods of communication but as a general guideline:
- Phone calls are always welcome!
- Please email your design team with any proposed changes to your design plan. This allows the team to receive and acknowledge the change and get back to you with any pricing or timing changes.
- If you have an emergency issue that requires an immediate response, please call your respective store directly (Aiken, Atlanta, Greenville).
It's Time To Redefine Home
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