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Our Process · From Inspiration to Installation

The JDI Experience

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Full-Service Interior Design

From inspiration to installation, we handle every detail so you don’t have to

The process is the same whether we design a single room or the entire home

Chapters One & Two

Listen First, Then Design

Every design uniquely suited to the client

01

The Design ConversationGetting to know you

Your home should reflect who you are. That’s why our full-service approach to design starts with an in-depth initial design conversation. We learn about your tastes and lifestyle, and we listen to your needs.

Getting to know the way you plan to live, whether you are embarking on new construction or remodeling a kitchen or bath, allows us to take a holistic approach to design. Near or far, we can visit you in person or chat over Zoom.

02

Your Signature Design PlanCustom, functional & livable

Based on our conversation, we develop a custom, signature design plan that incorporates your style while being functional and livable. A beautiful design isn’t worth much if the living space is not comfortable or does not fit your lifestyle. A family with young children has very different needs than a retired couple.

Working from your blueprint, we create a scaled drawing of your space, optimize the floor plan, ensure your furniture is perfectly scaled and provide ample seating to suit your lifestyle.

Living room with a large heron artwork beside a stacked-stone fireplace and a pair of upholstered benches Design scheme in progress: fabric swatches, wood and stone samples laid out beside bone-handled barware

Chapters Three & Four

Sourced With Care, Managed With Precision

Trade resources · North Carolina direct pricing · One point of contact

03

Sourcing & FabricationTrade resources · NC direct pricing

We handle the sourcing and fabrication of unique goods, drawing on exclusive resources and trade connections to find furnishings and finishes not available to the general public, ensuring a one-of-a-kind space.

Jessica Dauray Interiors is located in the heart of our nation’s furniture manufacturing region. We pass the savings on to you with North Carolina direct pricing, buying straight from the manufacturer without the markup. When it suits your project, we host a guided shopping trip to pre-selected showrooms and The High Point International Furniture Market.

NC Furniture Buying Trips

04

Project ManagementTimelines, trades & budget

Beyond just picking the decor, we can manage and oversee the entire process. We seamlessly integrate with your building team, keeping projects moving forward, coordinating timelines with contractors and selecting items to stay within budget.

We speak the language of builders and architects, providing one point of contact for seamless communication throughout the build. By teaming up with builders early in the process, we make building easier and more cost-effective.

Construction Management

A designer holds fabric swatches against framed artwork while sourcing in a furniture showroom Exposed timber trusses framing a vaulted ceiling during new home construction New lakeside home under construction with a stone and board-and-batten facade
Marble primary bath with a freestanding tub, glass shower and a gilded starburst chandelier

Chapters Five & Six

Installation & the Grand Reveal

White-glove, down to the finishing touches

05

InstallationWhite-glove delivery

A lot happens on installation day: furnishings, lighting, accessories, window treatments and area rugs. We select fabric for the window treatments and take care of the fabrication and, ultimately, the installation.

Our white-glove delivery service brings exceptional care to delivering and installing your design elements, ensuring a flawless finish. For international clients, we also fill containers and manage overseas logistics, so every piece arrives safely and is installed seamlessly.

06

The Grand RevealYour newly designed space

Our Jessica Dauray Interiors team guides you through every stage of the project, from the initial design concept to sourcing and fabrication of unique goods, to installation, to finishing touches.

Then we wrap up with the exciting “grand reveal” of your newly designed space.

See the Finished Rooms

Serene bedroom with an arched upholstered headboard, silver bedding and a cowhide rug Butler’s pantry with dark cabinetry, marble counters and a sputnik chandelier

“I knew the look I wanted, but had no idea how to bring it to reality … Jess really seemed to understand what I was trying to say. And it certainly shows in the finished product.”

A. Murphy, Winston-Salem NC

“They are efficient and organized in regard to every design aspect, including design plans, pricing … and stellar installation.”

L. Donato, Summerfield NC

Why JDI

Experience You Can Build On

Coastal North Carolina · Greensboro · Metropolitan New York

1998

Partnering with clients & builders since

20+

Years specializing in new construction

2

Offices · Greensboro & the Carolina coast

1

Point of contact throughout your build


A Streamlined Process

I guide you through the homebuilding process, reducing stress and decision fatigue, and manage the details of your build so you can focus on what really matters.

Builder-Centric Partnership

I speak the language of builders and architects, keeping timelines moving and on track with seamless communication throughout the build.

Curated Selections

Sophistication with soul, tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle, and always paired with expertly sourced finishes, furnishings and lighting fixtures that showcase your style.

Writing desk and chair in a sunlit window bay framed by patterned drapery

Good Questions

Before We Begin

A few answers from our FAQ

Both. The process is the same whether we design a single room or the entire home. It always begins with an in-depth design conversation, where we learn about your tastes and lifestyle and listen to your needs.

Yes. We give our long-distance clients the same time and attention as our local clients. We can visit you, chat over Zoom and keep you updated throughout the process, from the initial design to the finishing touches.

Our rates vary based on the size and scope of the project. Every project is unique, so we need to learn about your project and your needs before offering a quote. Call (336) 286-0775 for a custom quote.

Chapter one starts here

Your grand reveal begins with a conversation