A TYPICAL DAY IN OUR DESIGN STUDIO (NOTHING IS TYPICAL)

Interior design looks like fabric swatches, beautiful rooms, and the occasional perfectly styled coffee table. And yes, that part is real. But a full-service design studio is also emails, timelines, problem-solving, and a surprising number of spreadsheets.

If you think interior design is mostly picking pillows and paint colors, we have news for you. A full-service studio runs on creative instincts, very strong opinions, organized chaos, and a lot of behind-the-scenes work no one ever sees. This is a peek at what a normal day in our studio actually looks like, coffee included.

9:00 AM — The Studio Wakes Up

Coffee is poured, laptops open, and inboxes are skimmed before anything else. This is not decision-making time yet. This is information-gathering time. What came in overnight. What feels urgent. What can wait a few hours, and what probably needed a response yesterday.

The studio eases into the day quietly, knowing it will not stay quiet for long.

9:45 AM — Team Check-In and Setting the Tone

A quick internal check-in brings everyone onto the same page. We review what is happening across projects, flag anything time-sensitive, and talk through what needs attention today versus what can live on tomorrow’s list.

Someone inevitably says, “That needs a second look,” and they are always right.

10:00 AM — Out the Door: Job Sites,

Some mornings, Alice and Morgan are running out to a job site in Park Meadows or somewhere else around Park City, walking progress and talking through details in real time. These early site visits are all about catching things early, answering questions on the spot, and making sure the design is translating exactly as intended.

If you are playing a real-life game of Where’s Waldo?, the answer is usually that you will find us at Silver King Coffee shortly after, on our way back to the office.

Those in-between moments matter more than you might think.

10:45 AM — Drawings, Details, and Protecting the Design

Back in the studio, mornings are prime time for focused work. Cabinetry shop drawings, tile layouts, stone approvals, lighting plans, and custom furniture details all get a careful review.

This is slow, deliberate work. Measurements are double-checked. Details are questioned. Small adjustments are made now so big problems never happen later. It may not be glamorous, but this is where good design is protected.

11:45 AM — Dog Walk Break (Studio Reality)

At some point late morning, the dogs need a walk. We step outside for a quick loop, fully intending for it to be brief.

It rarely is.

12:15 PM — Emergency Dog Bath

The dogs come back muddy. Always. Towels appear. Floors get wiped. TThe dogs are thrilled with themselves, and completely unapologetic.

Once everyone (and everything) is clean again, we return to our regularly scheduled programming.

Lunch (Whenever You Can Get It)

Lunch happens whenever you can get it. Quickly. Usually standing. Sometimes forgotten entirely.

Just as food appears, something else always does too. A delivery shows up at the office. A question comes in that needs an immediate answer. A small fire needs to be put out. Or the dogs start barking at absolutely nothing, especially Oakley, who is very convinced something important is happening outside.

Lunch is short, interrupted, and rarely peaceful. And then it is back to work.

Some Days Are All Hands on Deck

Some days are calm and studio-focused. Others are very much all hands on deck.

While some of us are on site or in the studio, others may be prepping for a new remodel in Promontory, reviewing plans, researching unique references, and pulling together ideas ahead of an upcoming meeting. At the same time, another team member might be setting up for a Zoom call, refining layouts and visuals so everything is ready to share clearly.

Many of our meetings are done via Zoom. Since our clients live all over, we have found virtual meetings to be an easy, efficient experience that allows us to collaborate seamlessly, share visuals in real time, and keep projects moving without anyone needing to be in the same place.

Different locations, different tasks, all moving toward the same goal. This is when the studio really hums.

2:45 PM — Design Mode

Afternoons are when creativity really kicks in. Mood boards are refined, furniture plans are adjusted, and details begin to layer together in a way that feels cohesive and intentional.

This is also when the less glamorous side of design happens. Finish schedules are updated, specifications are finalized, and coordination across trades is double-checked. Plumbing, cabinetry, lighting, and materials all have to work together seamlessly. This is where ideas turn into plans that can actually be built.

4:15 PM — Orders, Confirmations, and Quiet Problem Solving

Orders are placed. Confirmations are reviewed. Lead times are checked again. We follow up with vendors, answer builder questions, and quietly solve problems before they ever reach our clients.

This is preventative work. The kind that keeps projects running smoothly and stress levels.

5:30 PM — Loose Ends and Looking Ahead

As the day winds down, we tie up loose ends. One last email. One final note. A to-do list for tomorrow that somehow already feels full.

The studio slowly powers down, knowing that everything is in motion, even if nothing looks finished yet.

Installation Days — The Best Kind of Busy

We will be sharing a full blog on installation days soon, because they deserve their own dramatic chapter. Furniture arrives, art is hung, rugs are rolled out, and the space finally comes together.

Every piece has been planned for months. We adjust layouts, fine tune styling, move things an inch to the left, and focus on every detail until everything feels just right. It may look effortless, but it is highly choreographed and deeply satisfying.

The Takeaway

A full service interior design studio is equal parts creative and operational. Our job is to make the process feel calm, organized, and enjoyable for our clients, even though a lot is happening behind the scenes.

Every day is different, which is honestly one of the best parts. No two clients or projects are ever the same, and that keeps things fresh and exciting. There are always emails (so many emails), and by the time a space is finished, hundreds of thoughtful decisions have already been made. That behind the scenes work is what makes everything come together in a way that feels effortless.

The other best part is our team, especially getting to do this in Park City. We genuinely have fun working together. It is not all serious all the time, there is usually at least one group text going off, and a lot of strong opinions about lighting. We get to spend our days surrounded by beautiful mountains, looking at beautiful things, problem solving, and helping people fall in love with their homes. It is a pretty great setup.

So… do you want to work with us now?