What is Full-Service Design + Build?

It’s a single-team service responsible for both creative direction and construction execution, covering design development through construction management and final install to keep the project cohesive and aligned with the original design vision.

Who is Full-Service Design + Build best for?

It’s best for full home remodels and large-scale renovations, projects with structural changes or complex planning, homeowners who want one point of contact and a streamlined process, and clients who value design integrity and disciplined execution.

What’s included in Full-Service Design + Build?

Design development and space planning; finish and material selections (cabinetry, countertops, tile, fixtures, flooring, lighting, hardware); construction planning, budgeting, and scheduling; procurement and lead-time management; trade coordination and construction management; final install, punch list, closeout documentation, and styling support.

Do you manage budget, scheduling, and procurement?

Yes. The team manages the budget, schedule, procurement, trades, and finish decisions, including ordering and tracking materials, confirming lead times, and coordinating trade scheduling to reduce delays and last-minute decision pressure.

What is your design-build process?

The process includes: (1) Discovery and site evaluation, (2) Design development and selections, (3) Proposal and project planning, (4) Procurement and pre-construction coordination, (5) Construction with ongoing design support, and (6) Final install, styling, and closeout.

How do you support design integrity during construction?

During construction, the team manages subcontractors while maintaining design integrity. Decisions are made proactively, issues are resolved quickly, and the original design intent is protected throughout the build.

How long does a full-service design-build project take?

Timelines vary based on project scope, permitting requirements, and material lead times. During the planning phase, a detailed project schedule is developed so expectations are clearly set before construction begins.

How is design-build different from hiring a separate designer and contractor?

With design-build, one team is responsible for both design and construction. This reduces handoffs, improves coordination, and helps maintain alignment between the original design vision and final execution.

Full-Service Design + Build

Full-Service Design + Build Design-Directed General Contracting

This is our most comprehensive service—and the best fit if you want a single team responsible for both the creative direction and the construction execution. We handle everything from design development through construction management and final install, so your project stays cohesive, efficient, and aligned with the original design vision.

With Savvy, you’re not coordinating multiple vendors or mediating between designer and contractor. You have one team managing the budget, schedule, procurement, trades, and finish decisions—so the process feels clear and the result feels intentional.

Best For

Full home remodels and large-scale renovations
Projects with structural changes or complex planning
Homeowners who want one point of contact and a streamlined process
Clients who value design integrity and disciplined execution

What’s Included

Design development + space planning
Finish and material selections (cabinetry, countertops, tile, fixtures, flooring, lighting, hardware)
Construction planning, budgeting, and scheduling
Procurement + lead-time management
Trade coordination + construction management
Final install, punch list, closeout documentation, and styling support

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Design+Build Process

1. Discovery + Site Evaluation

We start by understanding scope, goals, lifestyle needs, timeline, and overall investment range. We review the home, identify constraints and opportunities, and confirm project fit.

2. Design Development + Selections

We create layouts and design direction, then select major materials and finishes—cabinetry design, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, flooring, lighting, and hardware. This phase sets the visual foundation and functional plan so construction runs smoothly.

3. Proposal + Project Planning

We build a clear construction plan and scope, confirm specifications, and establish the construction budget and schedule framework.

4. Procurement + Pre-Construction Coordination

We order and track materials, confirm lead times, and coordinate trade scheduling—protecting the project from delays, mis-orders, and last-minute decision pressure.

5. Construction + Ongoing Design Support

We manage construction and subcontractors while maintaining design integrity during execution. Decisions are made proactively, issues are resolved quickly, and the design is protected through every phase.

6. Final Install + Styling + Closeout

We complete punch list work, finalize details, and deliver the home in a finished, polished way—complete with completion documentation and walkthrough readiness.

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If you’re planning a full remodel and want a seamless, design-led experience from start to finish, Full-Service Design + Build is the right place to start.

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