Turnkey Interior Design

Turnkey interior design means every element of your home's interior is complete on move-in day. All furniture is placed, beds are made with hotel-quality linens, towels are folded, lamps are lit, art is hung, shelves are styled, and the kitchen is organized. You literally turn the key and walk into a finished, fully appointed home with nothing left to do but live.

Our turnkey service includes all furnishings, bedding and linens, bath towels and accessories, window treatments, lighting, art and mirrors, tabletop and entertaining collections, kitchen organization, pantry essentials, outdoor furnishings, decorative objects, books, botanicals, and the complete installation and styling of every element. We also provide a homeowner orientation covering care instructions for all materials and furnishings.

Turnkey design fees include the standard full-service design fee plus additional procurement management for the finishing details. Total project investment — including design fees, furnishings, and all finishing elements — typically ranges from $200,000 to $1,500,000+ depending on the home's scale and quality expectations. We provide detailed, transparent proposals before any commitment.

Turnkey encompasses a broader scope than standard full-service design because it includes items many homeowners typically source themselves — linens, tabletop, pantry organization, bathroom accessories, and final styling details. The additional investment typically represents 15 to 25 percent beyond a standard furnishing budget, but the time saved and the quality of the coordinated result far exceed what most homeowners achieve independently.

For a new construction home, the turnkey process typically runs parallel to the final construction phase — 4 to 8 months of procurement and planning, with a coordinated installation in the final weeks before move-in. For existing homes, the timeline is typically 6 to 10 months from design approval through installation.

You are involved at every key decision point — approving design concepts, reviewing furniture selections, confirming material palettes, and providing feedback on direction. Turnkey doesn't mean we design without you; it means we handle every logistical detail — vendor coordination, delivery scheduling, quality inspection, and installation management — so your involvement is purely creative and enjoyable.

Yes — turnkey is particularly valuable for clients relocating to Charlotte or furnishing second homes. Our process is designed for remote collaboration, with virtual design presentations, digital approval tools, and regular progress updates. You don't need to be present for any deliveries or installation. The final reveal happens when you arrive to your completed home.

In real estate, 'move-in ready' typically means the home is structurally complete and functional — but often lacks furnishings, window treatments, art, and the personal details that make a house feel like home. Turnkey design goes far beyond structural readiness: it means every decorative and functional element is in place, every surface is styled, and the home is genuinely ready to live in from the moment you walk through the door.

Yes — vacation and second homes are among our most popular turnkey commissions. Lake Norman lakefront properties, mountain retreats in Highlands, and coastal homes along the Carolina coast are all settings where turnkey design adds exceptional value. We manage the entire process remotely and install everything in a coordinated event, so the homeowner arrives to a fully realized retreat.

We manage every logistical detail: coordinating deliveries from 30 to 60 vendors, staging furniture in a warehouse before installation day, deploying a team of 6 to 12 installers, and executing a choreographed room-by-room setup over 2 to 5 days. Every item has a designated placement documented in our installation plans. The result is a seamless, stress-free experience for the homeowner.