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Areté The Art of Design’s showroom and design center in Chicago is the gateway to your home transformation journey. This space is not just a showroom; it's an immersive experience where our clients begin the exciting process of turning their home design dreams into reality. Here, we offer more than just architectural services; we provide a glimpse into the potential of your space through innovative design and detailed planning.
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One-Hour Complimentary Consultation
The first step is a one-hour consultation where we interview you to better understand your style, design preferences, pain points, and functional requirements as well as the project’s scope. We will teach you about our services and review our process from start to finish. We will then prepare and present your custom step by step design proposal and concept.
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Design Development
Design Development starts with a jobsite visit for a detailed measure of your space and collection of existing conditions. Our design team will perfect your design and concepts by developing design boards with personalized material selections, existing conditions drawing set, and proposed design solutions drawing set. The proposed design solutions will include renderings of your new space. During Design Development, we will meet to gather your feedback and begin revisions.
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Design Conception
During Design Conception our design team will revise our artistic design boards based on your feedback to reflect final material selections and revise the proposed design to include the final layout. We will create a preliminary bid that includes elevation renderings for installation and design verification as well as the material list to bid out with our preferred vendors.
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Send Project to Bid
During the bidding stage, we partner with you on contractor selection. We will keep your needs at the forefront whether you choose to work with our in-house contractor, Arete Renovators, or you select a different contractor. We will create and disperse the bid set to contractors. Once the labor proposal has been received, we will compare it against the material estimate to ensure installation of all specified material has been included. Our design team will then meet with you to present the labor and material scope for final approval. Once the labor and material contracts have been signed, we will create the Construction Spec Book which includes the drawings set, layout, material specifications, and lead time as well as all other paperwork required for a seamless hand off to your Project Coordinator. We will meet onsite with the construction team to review the project in its entirety and conduct the hand off.
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Project Overview
Once the project is underway and construction has begun, our design team will remain in communication with the Project Coordinator to address any design questions in the field. We will schedule periodic site visits to check on design and construction progress. Our showroom and design support team will coordinate material ordering, short term storage at our showroom, and delivery to the job site for installation. During every stage of material ordering, storage, and delivery, our team will conduct quality checks to ensure material quantities, quality, and installation meet our standards. Proactive quality checks ensure material issues are addressed promptly to keep your project on schedule and that our design is executed as planned.
Inspiration and Resources at Your Fingertips
Discover a treasure trove of inspiration at our showroom and design center. It's a place to spark ideas where you can review our previous work and see an extensive collection of material samples. Whether you're looking for inspiration for a sleek modern kitchen, a complete home transformation, or a high-rise lobby design, our showroom and design center are equipped to ignite your imagination and guide your design choices.
Tailored Design Solutions for Every Client
At Areté The Art of Design, we create designs that go beyond mere aesthetics. We work closely with each client, guiding them through the various stages of design to ensure a result that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and tailored to their lifestyle and budget. Our goal is to make your home an extension of your individuality.
Visit Areté The Art of Design's showroom & design center in Chicago
Begin a design journey that transforms your space into a home that is uniquely yours.
