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How We Work With You

We design holistically—architecture, interiors, and landscape working as one story. Our narrative-driven process delivers personal, expressive homes with a predictable, trusted outcome.

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Every Maestri Studio project begins with a hand-drawn sketch—crafted by Eddie Maestri himself—where ideas take their first breath. It’s a process rooted in artistry and intuition, capturing the essence of your vision before it evolves into a tangible masterpiece. Whether sparked by a favorite travel destination, an heirloom piece, or a dream of how you want to live, this moment of creation is where the magic begins.

Programming

Every project begins with understanding—how you live, entertain, and connect to your surroundings. Programming is the foundation of our design process, where we translate lifestyle, goals, and vision into a clear design roadmap based on what inspires YOU.

Architecture: We study your site, spatial needs, and flow to define how the home should function and feel—balancing proportion, light, and connection to the outdoors.

Interior Architecture & Design: We consider how each space will be experienced—planning details, materials, and lighting that shape the character of the home while laying the groundwork for furnishings.

Furnishings: We define the functional and aesthetic needs of each room, from seating layouts to art placement, ensuring every piece complements the architecture and reflects your lifestyle.

Landscape Architecture: We explore how the exterior environment interacts with the home, mapping views, circulation, and outdoor living to create a cohesive experience from inside to out.

Schematic Design 

This is where ideas take shape and anticipation builds

During the Schematic Design phase, we translate the insights gathered in Programming into drawings and visuals that define the overall vision for your home. It’s the creative foundation—where architecture, interiors, furnishings, and landscape begin to work as one.

Architecture: We develop floor plans, elevations, and key design concepts that establish proportion, flow, and connection between spaces.

Interior Architecture & Design: We explore interior detailing, materials, and lighting concepts, setting the tone for how each space will look and feel.

Furnishings: We begin conceptual layouts and inspiration boards that illustrate the style, scale, and mood of the interiors.

Landscape Architecture: We outline preliminary site and hardscape concepts, integrating circulation, views, and outdoor living zones that complement the home’s architecture.

Design Development

Design Development is where vision becomes tangible. Building on the approved schematic direction, we refine every detail—elevating the design from concept to reality through drawings, materials, and coordination across all disciplines.

Throughout this phase, we work closely with our clients, using visuals, renderings, and models to study proportions, materials, and spatial relationships together. This collaborative process ensures that every element feels intentional and personal—culminating in a one-of-a-kind home tailored to the way you live.

Architecture: We advance plans, elevations, and sections with detailed dimensions and construction intent, integrating structural and mechanical systems while preserving design integrity.

Interior Architecture & Design: We develop and layer in your millwork, finish selections, lighting, and built-in details, ensuring each element supports the architecture and overall concept.

Furnishings: We refine selections, layouts, and palettes—finalizing pieces, fabrics, and finishes that bring character and comfort to each space.

Landscape Architecture: We develop detailed plans for planting, hardscape, and exterior features, aligning the landscape design with the home’s architecture and interior views.

Construction Documents

This phase transforms design into a comprehensive set of technical drawings and specifications that guide the build process with clarity and precision. Every line, material, and detail is documented to ensure the design intent is carried through to construction exactly as envisioned.

Architecture: We produce detailed drawings, notes, and schedules—coordinating with engineers and consultants to ensure structural, mechanical, and architectural elements align seamlessly.

Interior Architecture & Design: We dive even further into the details and finish specifications, adding detailed drawings to elaborate on your homes design story, and capture the craftsmanship and precision that define each space.

Furnishings: We prepare documentation to support custom pieces, finish samples, and installation details, ensuring consistency from concept to completion.

Landscape Architecture: We deliver construction-level landscape plans, including grading, hardscape, and planting details, to fully integrate the home and its setting.

Construction Administration

During Construction Administration, our role shifts from design to execution—overseeing the process to ensure the vision is built with integrity and precision. We collaborate closely with the builder and trades, reviewing progress, answering questions, and providing guidance as details come to life on site.

Architecture: We conduct site visits, review submittals, and coordinate with contractors and consultants to confirm that construction aligns with the approved drawings and design intent.

Interior Architecture & Design: We review shop drawings, finishes, and mockups, providing feedback and field coordination to ensure every built element reflects the design vision. Our team remains closely involved to verify quality, resolve on-site challenges, and preserve design consistency through every phase of construction.

Furnishings: We track lead times and installation timing in parallel with construction to ensure a smooth transition from build to final installation.

Landscape Architecture: We review implementation of grading, hardscape, and planting plans to ensure the exterior environment complements the home’s architecture and interiors.

Our continued engagement ensures that every joint, finish, and fixture is executed with the same precision and artistry that defined the design itself.

Procurement & Installation

This phase brings the vision to life. With the design fully realized, our team manages every aspect of ordering, tracking, and installation to ensure a seamless, turnkey experience. From furnishings and lighting to art, drapery, and accessories, each piece is sourced, received, and installed with the same care as the architecture itself.

Procurement: We handle all coordination, ordering, vendor communication, and quality review, overseeing delivery schedules, storage, and site readiness to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Installation: Our team orchestrates the final transformation—placing furniture, hanging art, styling accessories, and ensuring every detail is executed to perfection. The result is a cohesive, livable environment that reflects your vision and our shared design journey.

Photography, Celebration & Living the Design

The final phase is all about celebration—honoring the collaboration, creativity, and care that shaped your home. Once every detail is in place, we often document the project through professional photography, capturing the spirit and story of your space at its most beautiful.

We love when clients open their homes to friends and family—whether it’s a quiet evening toast or a lively housewarming party—to truly experience the spaces we’ve brought to life together.

This is where your home transitions from design to memory, becoming a place of connection, joy, and everyday beauty. For us, it’s the most rewarding moment of all—seeing you live within the vision we created side by side.

At Maestri Studio, this is what Design Where You Live® is all about—creating spaces that are not only beautifully designed, but deeply lived in, loved, and uniquely yours.  Let's do this!