The Process

DesignArt Studios is a full-service design firm offering a variety of services including Architecture, New Construction, Additions, Interior Design, Home Remodeling, Space Planning and Project Management in Santa Barbara, CA. Our services can take your design from preliminary all the way to construction documents and beyond. Below is our process.

Schematic Design

After our inititail consultation with the clients and the design agreement is signed, the preliminary design process begins. Sketches are produced and ideas are put together to share with the clients to get their thoughts and feedback. 

Design Development 

After the preliminary/schematic design is approved. The design is further developed into floor plans, elevations and renderings, showing preliminary material selections and proposed furniture layout and space planning. 

Construction Documents

Once the final design is approved, a set of construction documents is produced, including, site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, roof plan,foundation plan, electrical and lighting plan, structural engineering, energy calculations, etc.