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Designing for Success: How Your Environment Shapes Mindset and Performance

Designing for Success: How Your Environment Sha...

Welcome back! Today, we're delving into the fascinating intersection of interior design and cognitive performance. Have you ever noticed how your surroundings can influence your mood, focus, and productivity? From...

Designing for Success: How Your Environment Sha...

Welcome back! Today, we're delving into the fascinating intersection of interior design and cognitive performance. Have you ever noticed how your surroundings can influence your mood, focus, and productivity? From...

The Harmonious Dance of Fashion and Interior Design: Where Style Meets Home

The Harmonious Dance of Fashion and Interior De...

Have you ever noticed how your favorite fashion trends effortlessly make their way into your home decor? Well, you're not alone! The intriguing connection between fashion and interior design goes...

The Harmonious Dance of Fashion and Interior De...

Have you ever noticed how your favorite fashion trends effortlessly make their way into your home decor? Well, you're not alone! The intriguing connection between fashion and interior design goes...

Ready-to-Execute Premium Interior Design in 6 Weeks.

No calls. No Meetings. Just efficient communication that delivers a luxury result, at an affordable price.

Our virtual interior design projects provide a comprehensive, bespoke design for any room at our client's home, in 6 weeks.

We design to give the room a full transformation,
from lighting selections and paint colours all the way through to pillows and bookshelf styling.

Our virtual process provides a seamless client experience, with clear communication and easy-to-execute guides, creating a stress free and open collaboration, for the ultimate interior design.

Our Virtual Interior Design Process

Step 1 - The Design Brief

On booking, our clients fill out an easy form to let us know about the space, about them and what they want to achieve. We communicate through our project management app for an efficient streamlined process over the 6 week design collaboration period. This includes text and video capability. With no long calls or meetings to try schedule, our clients can their time to make decisions and enjoy the process at a time that suits them.

Step 2 - Personalised Design Process

We create mood boards, drawings, 2D illustrations and more throughout the concept and detailed design phases to help us visualise the project.

Step 3 - Design Review

Concept plans are reviewed to make sure our clients are happy with the direction before the designs are finalised. We provide up to two revisions during this stage of the process. Revisions include feedback and tweaks to the design.

Step 4 - Finishing Touches

Designs are finalised and deliverables send to client.

Step 5 - Shopping Simplified

Shopping is made easy, where all items from multiple suppliers can be purchased through the one personalised cart, as budget allows. All orders are placed to correct size and specifications and delivered straight to your door. Here you can avail of exclusive discounts from our trusted brands and suppliers.

Step 6 - Install

Virtual clients can execute the design on their own time with a full guide on where to paint or place each item on delivery, for a beautifully finished and cohesive space. 

Deliverables

At the end of our journey, our clients have design boards with layout plans, visuals of furniture and styling selections, scaled elevations showing exactly where to place each piece and a shopping list with specifications to make that dream space become a reality.

Benefits of a Virtual Process

VIRTUAL DESIGN BENEFITS

Save on traditional fees that are required for an in-person collaboration, while still receiving quality designs to transform the space.

Virtual design benefits

Time is precious, especially for our clients who are busy with thriving careers, a bustling home life or, most often, juggling both. Through our virtual process, no time is wasted trying to assess schedules for call times or appointments, and long delays are avoided from cancellations due to last minute issues at work or at home. Clients can collaborate with us at home or while traveling, at a time that suits them.

Virtual design benefits

Clients receive beautiful and cohesive designs that are completely custom to them, their home and location, leaving them with a space where they are both proud to entertain in and relax.

Why Invest In Interior Design?

Complete the Project Beautifully, without the Need for Significant Input

Most stivers, or people that want to experience the best of life, are only generating a small fraction of the potential value from their space. Even if you personally enjoy interior design or architecture, when it is not your core focus, quiet often the project can be rushed or left unfinished. When this happens you can find that you are constantly adding to, removing or completely changing the space again and again, losing valuable time, energy and money. With an interior design service, a fully bespoke design will beautifully complete the space, within budget, while you relax or focus on what's important to you.

Reduce Stress

A well designed space, that is functional and aesthetically pleasing can both calm the mind and inspire. This can improve relationships in the home and create an environment that promotes the importance of wellbeing.

Boost your Social Status

When your home reflects who you are and who you want to become, you are happy to share this with others. You feel confident to invite people in, to host events and you are proud that a well designed functional space showcases you, your family and your ambitions in life. This attractive and positive energy helps you to become happier with a strong connection to your family, friends and wider community.

Skyrocket your Career

When is the last time you had your colleagues or partners over for dinner?

Relationships are core to business or corporate success, it is without doubt a people game. When you are confident to host in your home you can significantly deepen your relationships and generate new and exciting career opportunities. Whether your goal is to become the chair of the school committee, of a charity, to establish your interest in a promotion or to raise investment for your next venture, the effect of a cohesive environment and experience on your personal and commercial brand can change the trajectory of your career.

I would highly recommend Lana Mari Designs for anyone doing a house renovation, extension or new build. She is amazing to work with and highly efficient in all aspects of her work. We are doing an upstairs extension and full downstairs renovation in our home in Dublin and are under time pressure to get the project done but Lana has made the process so smooth for us and stress-free. We met Lana initially to discuss ideas for the house but were happy then to leave it to Lana to come up with the designs which reflected exactly what we wanted for the different rooms. Lana understands precisely what we want to achieve from this project and is very mindful of budget. Lana has kept us in the loop at all stages of the design and has done a wonderful job in picking out colour schemes, furnishing, flooring and everything else in between!

- Deirdre

FAQs

What is the difference between Interior styling and design?

Styling follows the same
process as design, but it focuses on the finishing touches of a room. We review your space and handpick items that will complete the look.

It includes;

• Visible styling accessories & decor
• Decorative accents
• Small artwork on surfaces
• Dishware & glassware for open storage
• Linens, bedding, towels
• Books, candles, styling items
• Plants & planters

Whereas Interior Design includes;

• Finishes
• Plumbing Fixtures
• Lighting
• Cabinetry
• Floor Material
• Rugs
• Tile
• Paint & Wallcoverings
• Furniture
• Large Artwork or Gallery Walls
• Window Treatments
• Styling Accessories & Decor

What types of spaces can be designed remotely?

From large open plan living to guest bathrooms and more, Lana Mari's design services can be engaged to transform any space in your home.

For Kitchens and Bathrooms, we focus on finishes and entire room concept and design. Building contractors and suppliers will need to finalise layout taking into consideration plumbing and electrics.

What do I need to start my design project?

To ensure your project's final designs align with your vision and objectives, it is important to come to the project with a clear idea on what you like and what you don't like. This can be achieved through a collection of design inspiration that appeals to you, showcasing your style preferences. We will also require detailed photographs and measurements of the space to kick off the project.

How long does the virtual process take?

On booking, once the project brief is completed and sent to us, we work together to complete the design within 3 weeks. We provide a further 2 weeks support post design.

How can I be sure I can execute the design properly?

Our design deliverables include a video presentation, elevations and guides on how and where to place all pieces within the design to make sure there is no confusion on how to bring your vision and goals to life.

What if I want my whole house designed?

We recommend that you start with one or two rooms or spaces to get a feel for the process. If you still want to transform the entire house, simply go to Project Enquiry and submit your request for review.

I have a building contractor, how does remote design work with them?

For all electrical, structural, plumbing, or mechanical work, we recommend consulting with your contractor or bathroom/kitchen supplier. While we offer descriptive details and designs, we do not provide or supply construction materials. Our core focus is on providing concepts and dimensions, it is up to your contractor to read and implement the designs.

Please note that while our drawings and designs are to scale using measurements provided, we cannot fully dimension them as we are not physically present to confirm measurements on site.

What is the difference between Full Service and Virtual Design?

Full Service Interior Design involves larger scale projects and include in-person consultations, comprehensive project management, site visits, furniture procurement, and hands-on installation.

Virtual Interior Design offers a more flexible, remote approach for one space at a time to create custom design plans and shopping lists that can be implemented on your own as time and budget allow.

How much does your design services cost?

We are delighted to offer fixed design fees on a per room basis, allowing clients to know from the outset what the service will cost, with no hidden fees or hourly rates. Virtual design fees range from €625 to €345 depending on room type. Select 'Book Now' to see our full virtual packages list.

For Full Service Interior Design, we charge a fee that varies based on the project’s complexity and scope. In general, Design Services typically account for approximately 10% of your overall budget. For Full Service, once we receive your project details, we will provide a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific needs.

What budget do I need for furniture and decor?

Budget for your project will need to consider our design fee, furniture and decor and any painting/construction materials and costs.

Furniture and decor can vary greatly considering the size of the room, quality of products, the materials and brands desired. Below are an example of ranges for furniture and decor only with a blank canvas;

Kitchen: €3,000–€7,500 (not including cabinets/countertop, just furnishings and accessories)
Family Room: €10,000-€30,000
Entry: €1,500–€8,000
Bedroom: €5,000–€15,000
Dining Room: €5,000–€20,000
Office: €3,000–€10,000

We work with you on your budget, however as noted above, our minimum overall budget for a project would be €2,500, (Small space & design fee) This allows for a quality design and a high finish result.

Can we use items I own in the design?

We consider budget, goals and existing items that you love as part of the design brief. We then aim to bring what you have and love now together with what you envision your space to become.

If I don't like my design, can I get a refund?

Due to the nature of this service, with digital intellectual property, research and creative design time, no refunds are provided.

Are my own ideas incorporated into the design?

Yes, we love that! The more information you can provide on your style preferences and requirements the better. We consistently provide collaboration opportunities to gain feedback to ensure the end result not only delivers what you want but also exceeds expectations.