PHX IDAlex Aguirre

New Construction Interior Design · Custom homes · From plan set to punch list

Design the inside before the slab is poured.

We join your architect and builder at the plan stage, so lighting, plumbing, millwork and every finish are resolved before construction pricing.

New construction interior design for a custom home in Arizona

What is new construction interior design?

New construction interior design is the process of selecting and documenting every interior finish, fixture, lighting location and built-in during the planning phase of a custom home, so the builder can price and build it once without change orders. PHX Interior Design provides this service in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Bozeman, San Francisco, Guadalajara and Zapopan.

What is included

Scope of service

  1. 01

    Plan review & space planning

    Furniture layouts drawn on your plans so outlets, floor boxes, sconces and windows land where you will actually sit.

  2. 02

    Lighting & electrical plans

    Layered recessed, decorative and task lighting with switching and dimming zones, ready for your electrician.

  3. 03

    Finish & fixture specifications

    Tile, stone, flooring, plumbing, hardware and paint documented by room with SKUs, quantities and lead times.

  4. 04

    Millwork & cabinetry drawings

    Kitchen, bath, closet and built-in elevations your cabinet shop can bid and build from.

  5. 05

    Builder coordination

    Selections delivered on the builder’s schedule, site walks at framing and drywall, and a single punch list.

  6. 06

    Furnishing & installation

    Furniture, rugs, window treatments and art ordered early and installed on move-in day.

How it works

Four phases, one team.

  1. 01

    Discover

    We walk the space, learn how you live and define scope, timeline and budget together.

  2. 02

    Design

    Concepts, layouts and material boards refined until every room feels resolved.

  3. 03

    Procure

    Every piece ordered, tracked and received, so you never chase a shipment.

  4. 04

    Install

    Delivery, placement and styling in a single orchestrated reveal.

FAQ

New Construction Interior Design, answered

When should an interior designer join a new construction project?

At schematic design, before plans are finalized. Joining early lets lighting, plumbing locations, millwork and finish selections be priced in the original bid instead of as change orders.

What does a new construction interior designer deliver to the builder?

Furniture and lighting plans, finish and fixture schedules with SKUs, cabinetry and millwork elevations, tile layouts, and a selections calendar matched to the build schedule.

Do you work with my existing builder and architect?

Yes. We regularly partner with the homeowner’s chosen architect and general contractor in every market we serve, and adapt our documentation to their process.

How do you keep a custom home build on budget?

By specifying everything up front with real pricing and lead times, ordering long-lead items early, and resolving design questions on paper rather than on site.

Journal

Further reading

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