Ashley Ferguson
Owner and Principal Designer
ashley@ashleyfergusoninteriors.com
A GUIDE TO WORKING TOGETHER
Welcome.
Thoughtful interior design, blending old with new and turning a house into a home.
A PERSONAL NOTE
Thank you for considering Ashley Ferguson Interiors.
We’re passionate about creating thoughtful, personalized spaces and appreciate the opportunity to share more about how we work.
This guide outlines our design approach, what to expect during the process, and how we support you throughout your project.
We look forward to working together.
Ashley FergusonOwner and Principal Designer
OUR TEAM
Personal attention. Collective expertise.
We transform houses into homes filled with soul, crafting spaces that inspire and nurture the spirit.
Vince Hernandez
Senior Interior Designer
vince@ashleyfergusoninteriors.com
Maggie Lattimer
Junior Interior Designer
maggie@ashleyfergusoninteriors.com
Stephanie Howard
Business and Finance Manager
stephanie@ashleyfergusoninteriors.com
OUR PROCESS
A clear path from first conversation to final reveal.
We build your project through a defined scope of work, planning estimates, design presentations, approvals, and a shared timeline.
- 01Listen and define
We align on priorities, scope, investment, and how you want your home to feel.
- 02Design and refine
We develop a complete visual direction, then refine it with your feedback.
- 03Procure and manage
We coordinate sourcing, orders, trades, receiving, and project details.
- 04Install and reveal
We bring every layer together and prepare your home for the final reveal.
SERVICE INCLUSIONS
Considered at every step.
Your proposal and contract will define the services included in your project. Depending on scope, our work may include the following.
Design discovery
Curated mood boards introduce a few distinct visual directions. Your feedback helps us define the tone for the complete design.
Full design presentation
A comprehensive plan may include floor plans, elevations, detailed drawings, finishes, furnishings, lighting, samples, and renderings.
Procurement and management
We source, order, track, receive, inspect, resolve damages, coordinate vendors, and prepare every item for installation.
General contracting
When included, we coordinate trades, schedules, bids, site work, materials, and quality control through completion.
Installation
Furniture placement, styling, artwork, final adjustments, and third-party installers are coordinated to bring the complete vision to life.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Three phases, one connected experience.
Every project is different. Your proposal and project updates will establish the schedule for your specific scope.
PHASE ONE
Initiation and design
- Consultation and project review
- Proposal, contract, and design payment
- Design discovery presentation
- Design development, drawings, and selections
- Design presentation and revisions
Design development is typically 4–6 weeks.
PHASE TWO
Procurement and construction
- Labor and project-management agreements
- Trade day and site assessment
- Order placement and purchasing
- Status updates, deliverables, and timeline
- Construction progress and site checks
PHASE THREE
Wrap, installation, and reveal
- Account reconciliation and final invoicing
- Furniture installation and styling
- Final adjustments
- Client reveal and project completion
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PAYMENTS AND FEES
Transparent from the beginning.
Your signed proposal and contracts control the final amounts and schedule. This overview explains how fees are generally structured.
01
Design services
- 50% due to initiate design
- 50% due before the full design presentation
This covers the creative work required to build a fully customized design ready for implementation.
02
Goods and procurement
- 100% of approved goods due before ordering
- 10% procurement/project-management fee
- 15% shipping and receiving fee
These fees support sourcing, orders, tracking, receiving, storage, damage resolution, delivery logistics, and installation preparation.
03
Labor and construction
- 50% due before work begins
- 40% at a predefined progress point
- 10% after final walkthrough and punch list
When general contracting is included, the applicable 30% fee basis and full payment schedule will be defined in your contract.
04
Payments
- ACH transfer
- Check
- Debit or credit card
Card payments incur a 3% processing fee. Receipts are sent to the email address we have on file.
SCOPE OF WORK
Your project, defined around your needs.
Whether you’re furnishing a single room or taking on a full-home transformation, we focus on the areas identified during consultation and outline them clearly in your proposal.
Our goal is to bring clarity to the process and ensure every detail aligns with your vision, priorities, and timeline.
