WHAT MAKES INTERMIND DIFFERENT
Intermind Design is an Award Winning Design-Build Firm that approaches design in an intelligent and holistic manner. By “Intermind” we want to signify the importance of truly coming to understand our clients’ innermost design and build needs.
We consider the uniqueness of each client’s lifestyle and spatial preferences throughout the entirety of our work relationship and seek to provide a framework that allows for clear, open communication. We work collaboratively to conceptualize a plan that best reflects our client’s aspirations and results in harmonious living environments that feel like home.
We believe in absolute transparency and as such, each project is treated with the highest level of integrity by honouring all commitments and delivering on promises made. We take immense pride in each and every project we undertake and go to great lengths to ensure the client never feels left in the dark. Our highly personalized services allow us to forge relationships with our clients that results in stunning spaces.
INITIAL INQUIRY
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INTRO TO PROCESS
VISIT TO
HOME
OFFICE MEETING
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SIGN AGREEMENT
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Free consultation to gain understanding of design/build needs
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Explain process and go through introductory package
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Past projects and design resources are provided for examples and inspiration
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We visit your home to understand the possibilities and limitations of design
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Gain better understanding of spatial needs and design preferences
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Begin collaborative brainstorming
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Measurements and before photos are taken
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Begin discussing available funds
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Occasionally the trades crew will join visit to discuss possibilities
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Discuss budget
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Go through renovation process step-by-step
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Explore example projects and inspiration photos together
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Sign Design/Build agreement which outlines the agreement to work together
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Review existing layout versus proposed layout
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Create inspiration boards for each area
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Sample boards and 3D renderings begin
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Detailed room-by-room scope of work is outlined
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Trades crew visits site to turn estimates into quotes
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Project timeline and strategy is agreed upon
DESIGN CONCEPT
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PRELIMINARY BUDGET
SIGN CONTRACT
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AGREE ON BUDGET
COMPLETION PAYMENTS
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EXTRAS/DEFICIENCIES
FINAL PAYMENT
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WARRANTY
IMPLEMENTATION
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Final design is decided
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Sign contract which includes contingencies and possible changes to work orders
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Budget is agreed upon
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Project management to ensure quality control and budget control at every stage
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Photos of renovation progress are taken
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Any updates to budget are clearly communicated
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Confirmation of orders, deliveries and installation dates
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Final quality control
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Completion payments are made
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Furniture and decor placement
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Evaluate the need for extras and ensure possible deficiencies are corrected
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Final payments are made
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Signing off on project takes place
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Assessing the final outcome
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After photos are taken