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How Rikiki approaches interior design projects

We feel that taking on an interior design project must deliver lasting results. Photography sets for instance, are styled for thousands, and even millions of viewers. Office remodeling should be forward-looking enough to last a decade. A private residence should implement personal tastes with updated styles that will make you feel at home for years to come.

Consequently, it's paramount to manage these projects in an orderly fashion, working through phases that start with broad preliminary ideas, and culminate in clear, cohesive objectives.

For smaller projects in private spaces, this can be streamlined into a more casual interview, and one or two more concept presentations. For commercial endeavors, on the other hand, it's very important to organize the work into more clearly distinguishable, yet distinct stages:

• Thorough assessment of site, people, preferences and restrictions
• Creation of concept alternatives, including various samples for scenes and outfittings
• Development of more detailed area plans, including various suggestions for furniture pieces and accessories
• Workable specification documents for ordering and construction
• Coordination and inspection of orders and construction progress
• Finishing touches for zone and element styling

If the project includes construction work, Rikiki is happy to collaborate with craftsmen and architects directly hired by the client. Ordering furniture and accessories can be handled by Rikiki – often affording you considerable discounts. Working with our own pool of suppliers or negotiating with project-specific ones, we'll find the best mix suitable to your needs.

Rikiki's interior design services are usually charged on an hourly basis, but larger projects with significant product budgets and complex schedules allow for more nuanced approaches. A small apartment concept typically requires 3-4 days at Rikiki, whereas launching a new flagship urban restaurant can span many months.

A balanced, conceptually strong interior requires devotion and attention to detail on many levels. Getting the facade coating of a mansion just right is as important as the intricate choice of bathroom accessories. Only when big and small are perfectly aligned, will it become the place you've always been dreaming to live or work in.