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Our interior design process

Every Paul Lauren home follows a clear, collaborative path, guided personally by Lauren Rautbord so that design decisions are never delegated or made off the shelf.

Aspen interior by Paul Lauren Designs
First, understand what you truly want. Then guide you through every reality. Finally, translate it into a home that is entirely yours.
The PLD approach
Discovery & consultation stage, interior by Paul Lauren Designs

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Discovery & consultation

We begin by listening: how you live, what you love, how the home should feel. Lauren's first job is to understand what you really want and need from the experience.

At this stage

  • Walkthrough of your home or site
  • Lifestyle and priorities conversation
  • Budget and timeline alignment
Concept & space planning stage, interior by Paul Lauren Designs

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Concept & space planning

Floor plans, furniture layouts and an overall design direction take shape, with palettes and materials that respond to the architecture and its views.

At this stage

  • Space plans and furniture layouts
  • Concept boards and palette
  • Initial investment outline
Design development & selections stage, interior by Paul Lauren Designs

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Design development & selections

Finishes, fixtures, lighting, upholstery, fabrics and art are selected and refined together, with honest guidance on the marketplace, lead times and working with contractors.

At this stage

  • Finishes, fixtures and lighting
  • Upholstery, fabrics and art
  • Elevations and presentations
Procurement & project management stage, interior by Paul Lauren Designs

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Procurement & project management

The studio orders, tracks and receives every item and coordinates with your builder and trades so decisions translate faithfully to the finished home.

At this stage

  • Purchasing and order tracking
  • Site visits
  • Builder and trade coordination
Installation & reveal stage, interior by Paul Lauren Designs

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Installation & reveal

Furniture is placed, art hung, beds dressed and shelves styled. You walk into a home that is complete, calm and entirely yours.

At this stage

  • White-glove installation
  • Styling down to the linens
  • Final walkthrough
Interior by Paul Lauren Designs

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Every PLD home begins with a conversation about how you live and what you love.

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