The most meaningful homes are born from artful creativity, thoughtful planning, and strategic implementation. At Cavé Studio, we craft interiors that transcend aesthetics. We design homes that evoke comfort, invite memories, and inspire a life well-lived.
Our turnkey service guarantees that every aspect of your design experience is expertly guided, tailored, and, best of all, fun. We advocate for you while collaborating with industry professionals to orchestrate the strategic implementation of your home’s design. This ensures every detail is both thoughtful and purposeful.
“Laura understood exactly what we were looking for in our home and thoroughly explained how to maximize our investment. She was able to hone into what we liked and provide ideas we never would have thought of ourselves. My husband and I have very different tastes, but Laura provided options that pleased us both. Laura is extremely personable and professional. Her calmness, cheerfulness, and kindness turned an overwhelming process into an enjoyable experience. We love the final project outcome more than we could have imagined!”
Our journey together begins with a 30-minute Discovery Call, allowing us to get to know one another and dive into your project goals. Following this, we’ll arrange a 1-hour in-person consultation where we’ll explore your current home or review the plans for your new build.
During this meeting, we’ll discuss your vision, goals, lifestyle, scope, investment projections and our role in making this process enjoyable and effortless. Following this meeting, you will receive a comprehensive custom proposal, and once you accept and sign, your project officially kicks off!
Approximately 2 weeks after your project kick’s off, we’ll schedule a Trade Day in your home. We’ll meet with various experts — architects, builders, landscapers, contractors, and other tradespeople — to refine all plans. We’ll conduct a thorough site survey, capturing every project detail in one fell swoop. Then, we return to our studio to thoughtfully craft the conceptual design.
Within 4 weeks of Trade Day, we’ll present a comprehensive conceptual design plan. This stage marks your first “reveal day,” where you’ll feel the excitement as you witness your personalized design taking shape. We will present floor plans, inspiration boards, initial design selections, and an itemized investment estimate. The Conceptual Design Phase exists to confirm your scope, layout, investment estimate, and aesthetic direction. After your vision is approved, it’s time to dive into the fine details.
Now, it’s time to witness the magic of your personal design aesthetic come to life. In approximately 6-8 weeks, we’ll return with a detailed design presentation that includes elevation and 3D views of your spaces, showcasing all furnishings, fabrics, and finish selections tailored to fit your space. Additionally, we’ll provide you with an organized room-by-room investment breakdown. The detailed design phase exists to turn ideas into orders and make any necessary refinements so that the design feels perfect for you.
Important Note: To align with our project timeline, our conceptual and detailed design phases include one round of revisions.
Once all selections are approved, we’ll begin placing and tracking orders, receiving and inspecting deliveries, resolve deficiencies, and orchestrating all the elements of project management. Serving as an advocate and liaison between you and your project, we communicate details to vendors and trades ensuring your journey is seamless and every detail is thoughtful, purposeful, and completely aligns with your vision of home.
When the project is nearing completion and all orders are in, we’ll schedule your installation day. No need to worry about the hassle of coordinating multiple deliveries; we’ll ensure all items arrive together and expertly style each detail. This is the magic that elevates your home into a meaningful experience designed for effortless daily living.
When you return home for the final reveal, you’ll encounter a curated, personal, and memorable home. Finally, we’ll *clink* our glasses, celebrating and toasting to the beautiful memories ahead.
“Cavé Studio assisted us with pulling together a kitchen, family room, and powder room during our renovation process. Laura was wonderful to work with, a great listener, creative, and responsive. She completely understood what we were looking for and helped us create a warm and welcoming home. I would highly recommend working with Cavé Studio!”
We understand that full-service isn’t for everyone. With Designer By Your Side, you have the flexibility to tailor your experience to fit your exact needs.
Whether you’re ready to transform your home into a reflection of yourself, seeking inspiration for a life well-lived, or simply need some expert guidance along the way, we’ve got you covered.
Determining the right service depends on your needs. If you’re seeking a hands-free experience and want an expert to handle every aspect of your project, our Full-Service Interior Design is for you. If you prefer a more tailored, à la carte approach, reach out to us about our Designer By Your Side service.
Glaminimal™ is a sophisticated blend of glamor and minimalism, where opulence meets restraint, and each element serves a purpose. While we have a signature aesthetic, we tailor each interior to seamlessly fit your lifestyle, preferences, and polished sense of style.
Every project is unique and so is its timeline. During the beginning stages of your project, we will identify your scope and clearly communicate the projected length of the project. However, it’s also important to know that timeless can potentially fluctuate throughout the process. You can rest assured that we will always keep you up to date.
The overall investment in the design of your home depends heavily on the scope, materials, level of customization, labor, and more. During our consultation, we will discuss your desired investment and continue with complete transparency and open communication throughout the design process.
Yes, and you’ll want to! As designers we have exclusive access to showrooms, high-quality products, and top-notch customer service not available to the public. This is one of the major benefits of working with an interior designer.
Our best work happens when our clients place complete trust in our expertise. While your opinion and preferences are a crucial part of this process, we won’t be shopping together. Instead, we’ll work hard behind the scenes to curate a collection of materials and furnishings from our most trusted vendors.
We serve clients in Pittsburgh, PA, and its surrounding suburbs. However, we have also completed projects in Michigan, Arizona, North Carolina, Washington DC, and nationwide. We are always open to traveling for the perfect match.