PHILOSOPHY

At Fluidesign Studio, we push the boundaries of design, thinking outside the box to discover unseen possibilities, always giving you a custom solution that is uniquely your own. Our passion is designing spaces that match your personal style while creating sensible solutions for everyday living. 

As a full service design firm, we work with you from start to finish to create your dream space. We use multiple tools including: visual research, hand sketches, 3D drawings, and CAD drafted plans to help transform your home. We leave no questions unanswered, guiding you from concept design through construction.

RENOVATION DESIGN PROCESS 
Whole House / Kitchens / Baths / Exterior / Basements 

Phase 1: Design Concept 
  • Requirement gathering and design exploration.
  • Create multiple floorplan layouts and wall elevations.
  • Preliminary ideas for materials, finishes, and fixtures.
  • Refine design and draft plans for estimate.
  • Receive an estimate from two or three builders of your choice. 
 Phase 2: Final Plans & Bids
  • Finalize builder selection.
  • 3D modeling of exterior. 
  • Finalize all material and finish selections.
  • Finalize design and draft final plans for bidding.
  • Draft all technical details.
  • Receive a final bid from builder of choice.
Phase 3: Construction
  • Draft all design revisions for final permit plans.
  • Ensure the overall design is implemented correctly with builder and subcontractors.
  • Complete multiple on-site walk throughs.
  • Resolve any constraints that impact the design throughout construction.

NEW CONSTRUCTION DESIGN PROCESS 

Phase 1: Site Development 
  • Analyze survey  or county plot lines.
  • Verify city zoning, ordinances, and building codes.
  • Verify local forestry ordinances on tree removal and determine soil conditions.
  • Analyze landscape views, grade, solar, and house orientation.
  • Hire surveying company if required to completed a certified survey.
Phase 2: Design Plans 
  • Requirement gathering and design exploration.
  • Create multiple floorplan layouts and wall elevations.
  • Preliminary ideas for materials, finishes, and fixtures.
  • Refine design and draft plans for estimate.
  • Receive estimate from two to three builders of your choice. 
​Phase 3: Final Bid 
  • Finalize builder selection.
  • 3D modeling of exterior.
  • Finalize all material and finish selections.
  • Finalize design and draft final plans for bidding.
  • Draft all technical details.
  • Receive final bid from builder of choice.
Phase 4: Construction 
  • ​Draft all design revisions for final permit plans.
  • Ensure the overall design is implemented correctly with builder and subcontractors.
  • Complete multiple on-site walk throughs.
  • Resolve any constraints that impact the design throughout construction.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED 

  • Real estate consulting
  • Hourly consulting 

AREAS SERVED 

Twin Cities / Metro Area / Western Wisconsin