common questions
Starting with design ensures your layout, scope of work, and key decisions are clearly defined before you speak with builders. Once those pieces are in place, you can begin interviewing contractors with a clear plan, which leads to more accurate pricing and fewer surprises during construction.
At Align Interior Design, we guide you through this process and can recommend trusted builders we regularly collaborate with.
- For new homes, we can connect you with recommended architects or work alongside your chosen professional.
- For renovations and additions, we initiate the process by developing layouts, permits, and construction plans as part of our full-service interior design packages.
If you’re still in the early planning phase, the Renovation Resource Library will help you understand timelines, trade coordination, and what to expect before moving forward.
Each project is tailored to your scope, but typically includes:
- New layout and design style discovery
- Drawing package
Demolition plans
Construction plans
Reflected ceiling plans
Lighting plans
Switching plans
Electrical plans- including home automation integration
Finishes plans
Furniture plans
Elevations & details for all key areas
Custom cabinetry & countertops package
- Specifications package
transition, to the lighting.
- Ongoing hourly support during construction, as needed, to support you and your contractor
Additional services may include 3D renderings, walkthroughs, and sourcing support to help you visualize and execute your design with confidence.
If you’re looking for a faster, more focused level of support, our Design Immersion Day provides expert guidance tailored to your project without committing to a full-service package.
If you’re not ready for full-service design, our digital design guides and renovation planning tools offer a step-by-step approach to help you move forward with clarity.
Not sure which level of support is right for you? Here’s how to get started:
- New layout and design style discovery
- Drawing package
(submission by your contractor)
Demolition plans
Construction plans
Reflected ceiling plans
Lighting plans
Switching plans
Electrical plans- including home
automation integration
Finishes plans
Furniture plans
Elevations & details for all key areas
Custom cabinetry & countertops
package
- Specifications package
everything from the floor
transition, to the lighting.
- Ongoing hourly support during construction, as needed, to support you and your contractor
Additional services may include 3D renderings, walkthroughs, and sourcing support to help you visualize and execute your design with confidence.
If you’re looking for a faster, more focused level of support, our Design Immersion Day provides expert guidance tailored to your project without committing to a full-service package.
If you’re not ready for full-service design, our digital design guides and renovation planning tools offer a step-by-step approach to help you move forward with clarity.
Not sure which level of support is right for you? Here’s how to get started:
Yes, we work with clients both locally and beyond the Lower Mainland. We regularly work with homeowners planning renovations, new builds, and full-home interior design projects.
Our full-service interior design projects are based in the Greater Vancouver area, including Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Langley, Surrey, Cloverdale, White Rock, Delta, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler.
For clients outside these areas, we offer virtual design support through our Design Immersion Day, which provides focused, professional guidance tailored to your project.
If your project is located outside our primary service regions, feel free to reach out. We’ll assess whether we can deliver the same level of service based on your scope, timeline, and location.
Each package is based on a clearly defined scope of work, allowing you to move forward with confidence without tracking hours or unexpected design fees.
Our pricing is informed by time-tracking hundreds of projects, which allows us to accurately estimate what it takes to bring a project from initial concepts to a complete, contractor-ready design package.
Once your design package is complete, any additional support during construction is available on an hourly basis, depending on your needs and your build team.
If you don’t yet have a contractor, we’re also happy to connect you with trusted local professionals.
Our services range from full-service interior design to focused design support and digital planning tools, depending on the level of guidance you need.
For specifics on what our services look like, explore:
Want a full overview? Contact us to request our Services & Investment Guide.
As a boutique interior design firm, we keep our team intentionally small so you receive consistent, personalized guidance throughout your project.
Our principal designer, Rebecca, leads all projects and is directly involved in key design decisions and client meetings to ensure your vision is carried through every stage.
You’ll also have a supporting designer assigned to your project, selected based on the specific needs of your space and scope of work. This allows us to provide both high-level design direction and detailed project support.
This structure allows us to deliver a high level of detail and continuity from concept through to final design.
If you’re considering working together, you can learn more about our process and approach on our About page, or explore how we guide projects from start to finish through our full-service interior design offering.