Frequently Asked Questions

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Katie bridges site, plan, and finish. She reads the lot (sun, slope, setbacks), refines floor plans for flow and light, and delivers cohesive finish specifications that look elevated and install cleanly. Think: space planning + full finish schedules + builder-ready documentation that keeps field crews moving.

Architects own code compliance and permit drawings; builders execute the build. Katie sits between, aligning design intent with constructability. She produces clear drawings, selections, and specifications (interior/exterior finishes, lighting/fixture intent, cabinet elevations, etc.) so the architect and builder can deliver without guesswork. Permits remain with the architect/builder.

• Discover: Lot/plan review, client goals, target buyer.
• Define: Plan refinements and scope aligned to budget.
• Specify: Cohesive palettes; detailed schedules for tile, flooring, plumbing, lighting, hardware, millwork, paint.
• Coordinate: Electrical/lighting/plumbing locations mapped with the field team.
• Deliver: Builder-ready spec book; on-call support during install.

Decisions land early, in one spec package—reducing RFIs, change orders, and jobsite pauses. Katie also leverages proven vendors and buildable details to avoid costly “one-off” surprises. Premium look where it counts; smart substitutions where it saves time and margin.

Yes. For flips and for-sale builds, Katie prioritizes market value and desirability—palettes that photograph beautifully, show well, and differentiate in competitive comps (often supporting stronger appraisals). For custom homes, she favors longevity over trends while maintaining a refined, cohesive story.

A tailored Spec Book (PDF) with finish schedules, product selections, samples list, cut sheets, and location plans; cabinet elevations and key interior details; lighting/fixture intent; paint schedules and labeled plans. This is the field’s “single source of truth.”

Absolutely. Katie frequently joins established teams to finalize selections, tighten documentation, and coordinate field locations. Mid-stream projects benefit from quick audits to close open decisions and prevent cascade delays.

By designing the whole story first. Katie places investment in focal moments (entry, kitchen suite, owner’s bath) and uses durable, cost-savvy materials elsewhere. If pricing shifts, she value-engineers within the same aesthetic so the finished home remains cohesive.

Katie partners locally and remotely. Timelines vary by scope; a full new-build specification typically spans several weeks from kickoff to final spec book. Fees are proposal-based (fixed fee or hybrid) after a brief discovery call and plan review.