What to Expect When Hiring a Luxury Interior Designer

At Emerald & Oak Design, Miriam Peters believes that transparency about the design process is as important as the creative vision itself. Clients who understand what to expect are more engaged, more confident, and more satisfied with the result.

The Initial Consultation

The design relationship begins with an unhurried conversation where Miriam Peters learns about your project, your vision, and your expectations. This meeting is as much about compatibility as scope — luxury design is a deeply personal collaboration, and both parties must feel confident in the relationship.

Discovery and Design Direction

Once engaged, the creative process begins with an extended discovery phase. We tour the home, study light patterns, and conduct detailed interviews. From this foundation, we develop comprehensive concept presentations that establish the material palette, color strategy, and spatial vision.

Specification and Procurement

With the design direction approved, we specify every material, fixture, furnishing, and detail in the home. Clients receive regular updates and are involved in the decisions that matter most to them, while trusting the studio to manage supporting decisions that require professional expertise.

Installation and Reveal

Emerald & Oak coordinates every delivery, directs every placement, and styles every surface to ensure that the finished home matches the vision. For many clients, installation day is transformative — the moment when abstract decisions become tangible reality.