Ready to Hire an Interior Designer? Here’s Why a Design-Build Firm Might Be Better.
When you begin a home renovation or new build, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing who will manage your project. Traditionally, homeowners hire separate designers, architects, and contractors, each working independently. Today, more and more homeowners are choosing a more efficient, cohesive approach: design-build, a model that naturally integrates both construction and interior design into one streamlined process.
As a leading Chicago interior design and build firm, DGI Design x Build manages every detail, including interior layouts, general contracting, and furnishings.
Here’s what design-build means, how interior design plays a key role, and why this full-service approach leads to a beautifully cohesive home.
DGI Meet me in the Middle, a full design-build home in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
What Is Design-Build?
Design-build is a full-service project delivery system where one unified team manages your home from discovery to move-in day.
This collaborative structure ensures your:
interior design vision
floor plans and layouts
construction details
materials and finishes
furniture and décor choices
custom millwork and built-ins
lighting plans
trades and timelines
budget
…all work together seamlessly.
TL;DR:
Design-build = the most efficient way to blend interior design + construction into a unified process.
Design-Build vs. Hiring Separate Teams
We often see homeowners hiring a designer and contractor separately, hoping both teams stay aligned. But when each group operates independently, it often results in:
more time spent upfront ensuring each party understands their roles and responsibilities to avoid any overlap or gaps
design details getting lost during construction
contractors interpreting plans differently than intended
delays due to separate teams communicating on their own timelines
more time investment from homeowner to quarterback communication between different teams
With detached roles, each group must coordinate with each other. So when communication slips, the homeowner feels the impact.
How Working With DGI Solves This
With design-build, our interior designers and construction team collaborate from day one, ensuring every decision is realistic and achievable.
This integrated approach means your home is thoughtfully planned and executed at every stage. Details are managed with precision and creativity, including design and planning, permitting and budgeting, construction oversight, trade coordination, material sourcing, and final furniture and finish selections.
By keeping every element aligned, the process delivers accurate designs with fewer revisions, smoother timelines, and seamless coordination. Resulting in a home you can come to that feels effortlessly like you.
Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life
A truly exceptional home begins with the right team. Through DGI’s expertise, every choice is intentional, every detail considered, and every space is curated to reflect your vision. Together, we’ll turn your dream home into a reality.
Ready to transform your space? Reach out today and let’s get started.
