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This Design Center was designed as the builder's centralized and primary center. Housed in a new facility, the design center faced only the problem of size restriction. Luckily the allotted space was adequate for the amount of vignettes and options needed for display. Often times a design appointment becomes complicated when the homebuyer has trouble visualizing the option or placing several items together by color or room use. From experience of working in a design center, I found that being able to display as many options a possible would be a great tool to the design consultant.
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The Selection process was divided into two major categories. The function and layout of the center was developed using this thinking.

 

The design center would also be organized in a way so that there is a definite flow or path a consultant might take a customer on. Although transparent to the buyer, the consultant would use this as a tool to remember all items to be discussed.

 

First the buyer needs to make some "primary" decisions. These would include: Flooring, Cabinets, and Countertops. This would include Kitchens and baths. Since this is typically the highest priority of options and usually the largest ticket items of the session the largest most comfortable area was allotted in the back area of the studio. There are two work tables so that two consecutive appointments could exist.

 

Next the buyer makes "Secondary" decisions. These would include such items as: Faucets, Lights, Fans, and Appliances. These items would be displayed in both bath and kitchen vignettes throughout the center with several resting/discussion areas.