We pride ourselves on transparency
After 12 years leading marketing and operations in the corporate world, Nohea has brought that same precision and communication mastery to interior design. Every part of our process—right down to the notifications you’ll receive—has been thoughtfully built to keep you informed, empowered, and at ease.
There are no black boxes here. You’ll always know what’s happening, what’s next, and why. (We’re Type A to our core—so we’ve designed the exact experience we’d want ourselves.)
The Design Process
What to expect when working with us
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Let’s see if we’re the right fit.
Your design journey starts with a 45-minute Zoom discovery call. After submitting your inquiry on our website, you’ll receive an email with a booking link and a brief questionnaire to complete ahead of time—so we can make the most of our time together.This call is all about alignment. We’ll get clear on your project goals, timeline, investment level, and whether we’re the right fit to bring your vision to life. We’ll also walk you through our full-service process and what it’s like to work together, step by step.
If it feels like a match on both sides, you’ll receive a custom fee proposal within 48 hours. Once the proposal is approved and the initial invoice is paid, we’ll officially welcome you aboard—with a kick-off meeting scheduled to get started right away.
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Before we dive into detailed design, we present initial concepts to make sure we’re aligned. These might include a few distinct directions—so you can respond to what resonates most.
This is where the creative dialogue begins. These early concepts give us a shared foundation to build on as we move into more refined, fully developed designs tailored to your home and lifestyle.
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In this phase, we refine your chosen direction into a fully-realized design. You'll receive a comprehensive 3D rendering that brings your future space to life—so you can see exactly how it will look and feel.
We also provide detailed documentation, including elevations and material specifications, to guide your contractor with clarity and precision. Every decision is intentional. Every element is accounted for.
This is the groundwork that ensures your vision is executed seamlessly.
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Fully aligned with your budget and vision, we’ll source every element of your design—from materials and light fixtures to cabinetry, furnishings, hardware, appliances, and all the thoughtful finishing touches.
This is where strategy meets style: you’ll have the opportunity to decide where to invest and where to save, based on your priorities. Once selections are finalized and approved, we’ll handle all the ordering and logistics to keep things moving smoothly.
Design isn’t just about choosing beautiful things—it’s about making smart, intentional choices that support the full picture.
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Once you've signed off on all selections, we’ll move into procurement. This means placing orders for all pre-approved items, managing deliveries, tracking progress, inspecting everything upon arrival to ensure quality, and defecting any damages with the manufacturers (without you needing to be involved!).
We’ll also conduct regular site visits throughout this phase to ensure design intent is being carried through as planned. Periodic calibration meetings with the tradesmen on the project give us the chance to align on any unexpected changes—like delays, backorders, or pricing shifts—so you’re always informed and nothing falls through the cracks.
Our goal during this stage? Flawless execution—with no surprises.
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The best part of the entire journey — bringing your space to life. Installation typically takes 1 to 4 days, depending on the size and scope of your project.
You'll receive a comprehensive handover packet with everything you need — care instructions, warranties, maintenance tips, and all the important details to keep your space looking and functioning beautifully for years to come.
Before we wrap, we’ll request your permission to capture professional photos and videos — a beautiful way to document your transformation and inspire future projects.
It’s the grand reveal — and trust us, it’s always worth the wait.
Remote and Virtual Interior Design
Virtual & Remote Design at Sentenac House Interiors
We offer two flexible options for clients who aren’t local but still want full access to our design expertise: Virtual Design and Remote Design.
Virtual Design
Perfect for furnishing and light renovation projects, virtual design is a completely remote process with no need for onsite visits. It’s best for things like:
Paint selection
Hardware and lighting updates
Millwork design
Furnishing and styling
Virtual design requires a bit more client involvement — since we’re not there in person, we rely on you for accurate measurements, site photos, and video walk-throughs. You’ll receive:
A kickoff video call to gather measurements and set expectations
Concept boards and space plans (with up to 2 rounds of revisions)
Final renderings and design documentation (with 2 revision rounds)
Product sourcing, ordering, tracking, and coordination with vendors
We deliver the design, and you execute it on your timeline. Installation and on-site verification are not included in this service.
Remote Design
Remote design is ideal for more complex projects like full renovations or new builds. It includes our full-service design process, plus at least two in-person site visits — typically during key phases like measurements and install prep. Travel fees apply.
This option allows for:
Heavy renovations
New builds
Full furnishing and styling
Construction collaboration
If your project needs hands-on coordination but you’re outside our local area, remote design bridges the gap between fully virtual and full-service.
To provide an accurate and customized fee proposal, we’ll need to hop on a quick call to discuss the specifics of your project — your goals, scope, timeline, and more.
In the meantime, you can find estimated ranges under our “Investment & Pricing” section to help you start planning.
Not sure which one is right for you? Reach out — we’ll help you choose the option that fits your scope, timeline, and budget best.
Pricing, Billing, and Scope Details
Investment & Pricing
Design is an investment in your quality of life — and it starts with clarity around the numbers.
We require a minimum all-inclusive budget of $5,000 per space. This includes everything:
Design fee
Renovation materials
Lighting & hardware
Furnishings, art & décor
Linens & accessories
Contractor, architect, engineering, and trade fees
This level of budget is typically appropriate for smaller, straightforward spaces — such as a guest bedroom, a galley laundry room, a powder bath, or an entryway — that don’t require complex layouts or heavy renovation.
For larger, more involved rooms (think: kitchens, grand living areas, or a primary suite with intricate millwork and layout changes), budgets start at $50,000+ per space.
Want a deeper breakdown of what different rooms can cost? [Read our Budgeting Guide here →]
Full-Service Design Fees
Once we understand the scope of your project, we’ll send over a custom flat-fee proposal outlining our deliverables and services. We’ve found that flat-fee billing leads to more trust, better communication, and fewer surprises.
Our flat fees are based on an average of $100/hour
Any scope added beyond the original agreement is billed at $175/hour
For clients more than 1 hour outside Mesa, AZ, travel fees apply
Virtual Design
Virtual design is best for light renovations and furnishing projects. We offer two tiers based on scope:
$1,500–$2,500
For smaller areas such as guest bedrooms, kids' rooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms, entryways, or powder baths$2,500–$5,000
For larger single rooms like a primary bedroom, living room, or dining space
Remote Design
Remote design includes more hands-on support than virtual — including travel, contractor coordination, and in-person installation.
Because of the extra effort and logistics, remote design typically requires a 50% higher investment than fully virtual design.
For major renovations or construction projects, pricing is customized after our initial consultation.
Billing & Payments
We believe that clarity around billing is one of the most important parts of a seamless client experience. Here’s exactly what to expect:
Fee Proposal & Phase Billing
After your consultation, we’ll send a detailed fee proposal outlining the project scope and pricing.
A Phase 1 fee is due upfront upon signing the contract
Additional design phases are billed at the start of each phase
This ensures we’re aligned before moving forward and helps streamline progress without delays.
Out-of-Scope Work
Any hourly services or expenses that fall outside of the original contract scope will be billed weekly and due on net 7 terms (7 days from the invoice date).
If a payment is more than 14 days late, or if there are 3 or more unpaid invoices, all project work will pause until the outstanding balance is resolved.
Purchases & Procurement
We’ll invoice you for all pre-approved orders (furniture, materials, decor, etc.) before placing them.
Orders are often time-sensitive, and prompt payment is critical to avoid delays in delivery or scheduling.
For smaller styling items selected during install (like finishing touches or accessories), you’ll receive an invoice after install for anything you choose to keep.
If payment on these post-install invoices is overdue by 15 days, we reserve the right to collect the unpaid items.
We know billing can be one of the most stressful parts of a renovation or design project — which is why we’ve created a system that’s organized, transparent, and easy to follow. Let us handle the details, so you can enjoy the transformation.
Scope of Work
Our mission is simple: to make your experience exceptional. And the best way to do that? Ensuring we’re the right fit to work together from the start.
During your initial questionnaire and consultation, we’ll explore key elements that help us both determine alignment, including:
Your preferred style
Your project budget
Compatibility in communication and expectations
The overall process, timeline, and scope of the project
What Our Scope May Include
(Each scope is tailored per project needs, but often includes the following:)
Detailed design documentation and measurements for your trades to execute
Selection and sourcing of all finishes: paint, hardware, tile, stone, fixtures, furnishings, art, accessories, and more
Lighting and electrical plans (where applicable)
Final purchasing and procurement of all approved items
Oversight of design intent during construction to maintain visual and functional integrity
Final furnishing and styling upon renovation completion
FAQ’S
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Yes! We do both travel and virtual design. Refer to our remote and virtual design section above where we detail everything.
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We are not the place to go for “super cheap and super fast”. Our process that we’ve crafted over time has been proven to produce the best designs and best experience for our customers. And that takes time. Please reference our process above for every step required in the process. Each step can take as little as 2 weeks for simpler furnishing-only projects, to 3-4 months for more complex renovation projects.
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We suggest bringing in a designer as soon as you have a project idea. Designers can bring ideas to your project that you hadn’t thought of, and could potentially change even the architectural process. There are naturally waiting periods between process steps, so you won’t constantly be paying a designer through the entire process..but it’s nice to have the expert by your side through the whole thing!
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As a typical rule of thumb, you can expect to allocate 10-15% of your total project’s expenses toward design fees. For more info on our pricing structure, see the pricing section above.
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We can work with most project scopes if it aligns with us. Book a 15-minute discovery call in the footer of our website and we can chat about it.
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HGTV has unfortunately painted a very skewed picture of what working with a designer is like. The big, beautiful reveal is still the end goal and one of the best parts of what we do, and they do convey some pretty accurate renovation drama….but for the rest, it’s all for views.
Remember that hiring an interior designer provides you 2 crucial things: 1) removes the stressful burden and time sucks of all the many complex decisions and roadblocks involved; and 2) creates peace of mind because you’ve hired a professional to manage it all seamlessly and effectively from the original design vision to the very last item’s installation. Shopping with your designer is simply an inefficient use of both of our time, and does not contribute to the two main goals of our job mentioned above.
The SH+ Plus Experience
We offer an optional add-on to elevate your experience with us even further.
With the SH Plus Experience, you will get the following:
Adding 3 additional services. Below are just examples:
3D floor plan walk through
Landscape design
Bringing in a consultant such as a fine art advisor, a childhood development specialist (kids space design), a wellness consultant to promote health and relaxation in a gym/wellness center, a professional chef for a kitchen design
Shopping trip to Round Top (travel fees not included)
Cultural immersion experience (if we were working on a specific type of architecture such as adobe, victorian, etc.)
Developing organization systems for a space (products purchased by you).
Holiday design for the space. Includes creating and ordering the holiday look for you + documenting where everything goes as a layer on top of your current design and with real life photos so that you can replicate it when holiday time rolls around. Prices of items not included in the fee.
One styling “refresh” of the space available to use up to 5 years after install. This includes accessory goods only such as bedding, decor, non-hardwired lighting, and art. We will provide concept boards (not detailed renderings), place orders, and install. Prices of items and receiving/storage are not included in the fee.
Unlimited revisions
And more!