Process & Expectations

Lauren Rebecca Interiors maintains a clear, structured, and transparent design process. The information below outlines key policies and procedures to ensure mutual understanding and successful project execution.

Project Contract & Payment Terms

Following the initial consultation and agreement on project scope, a formal contract and invoice will be issued. No design work will begin until the contract is signed and the initial deposit is received.

For projects including furniture and furnishings procurement, a preliminary furnishing budget will be established. Furniture orders require payment in full prior to purchase, with a detailed estimate provided before each order. Any additional funds required beyond the established budget will be approved and received prior to ordering, and any remaining unused budget will be returned at the conclusion of the project.

  • Payments may be made by check (payable to Lauren Lesniakowski) or ACH Payment electronically via Square.

  • Specific payment terms, deposit amounts, and schedule will be clearly outlined in the project contract and invoice.

Project Scheduling & Timeline

Project timelines are developed based on current workload, project complexity, and client responsiveness. While every effort is made to meet target dates, all schedules are estimates and subject to change due to the collaborative nature of design work, furnishing lead times, and product availability, which may vary by vendor.

Substantial scope changes, additional revisions beyond the agreed allowance, or delays in client feedback may impact the overall timeline and could result in additional fees.

Design Revisions & Scope Changes

Two revisions are included per phase of the project. These revisions cover minor adjustments to the approved designs.

Note: Redesign of an entire layout is not included in the standard revision allowance and will be treated as a scope change, requiring a new proposal and additional design fees.

Substantial modifications to the original program or requests for additional revisions beyond the included allowance will necessitate a change order and may incur supplemental fees.

Final Deliverables & File Access

Upon project completion, the following materials will be delivered electronically via secure shared link:

  • Final floor plans and layouts

  • Cabinetry and millwork drawings

  • 3D Renderings

  • Finish and material specifications (scope dependent)

  • Additional relevant design documentation as applicable

Clients are strongly encouraged to download and securely archive all final files promptly. Files will be available for a limited time following project completion. Long-term storage is the client’s responsibility.

Furniture & Furnishings Selection & Procurement

The furnishing process is designed to make selecting and purchasing furniture straightforward and collaborative.

  • Discuss: We begin with your style preferences, design direction, functional needs, and furnishing budget for each space.

  • Curate: Based on the project’s design direction, preferences, and budget, Lauren Rebecca Interiors presents multiple options for each furnishing needed, typically 4–6 options per item or furnishing type. For example, a project may include 4–6 sofa options, 4–6 dining table options, 4–6 chair options, and so on.

  • Review: Each selection is presented in a detailed PDF with product images, item pricing, and direct links so you can review details such as dimensions, materials, fabric options, wood finishes, and other product information. (Item pricing reflects the furnishing itself and does not include shipping, freight, receiving, delivery, or design fees.)

  • Select: You choose your preferred pieces by emailing the corresponding selection numbers—for example, Sofa #1, Table #3, Chairs #5.

  • Estimate: An all-in estimate is then prepared for your selected furnishings, including furniture, procurement, freight, shipping, receiving, delivery, and applicable design fees.

  • Approve: You review and approve the estimate before any furniture is ordered.

  • Order: Once the estimate is approved and payment has been received, Lauren Rebecca Interiors places the order and coordinates the procurement process through delivery.

    • Depending on the Client’s needs and the services selected, Lauren Rebecca Interiors may or may not be present at the time of delivery.

Design Ownership & Usage Rights

Lauren Rebecca Interiors retains full ownership of all original drawings, layouts, renderings, design concepts, and visual materials created during the design process.

Clients are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the final design documents solely for the construction and implementation of their specific project. This license is contingent upon full payment of all project fees.

Lauren Rebecca Interiors reserves the right to use images, renderings, drawings, photography, and design materials from completed projects for portfolio, website, marketing, social media, and promotional purposes. The client may request in writing that their project be excluded from such use, and such requests will be reasonably considered.