Mission Statement:
Our mission is to improve your daily life through thoughtful design and attentive customer service. Formula derives its name from the concept of inclusion , combining your desires in style and function with information on the latest products and design trends and in fusing these with the Los Angeles life style and its limitless resources.
About Formula
Formula Design solutions is a full service design company
Formula is derived from the idea that you are the equation of design, we utilize our design knowledge to incorporate your desires and design aesthetic with the vast resources and inspiration that Los Angeles has to offer. Its all about you and your needs. We infuse our Creativity and knowledge of Design Theory, Human factors, NKBA guidelines, and limitless product resources to fulfill and surpass your expectations. We strive to give our clients the most attentive and honest customer service in the industry. We will utilize a tried and true formula in our design process to find and address a solution for every problem, no two people are identical, we all have rituals in our kitchens and baths, no one person will cook the same or store items in the same manner. It is our duty as designers to fully understand you and your rituals. A design from formula design solutions will inform and compliment your lifestyle. Formula utilizes exceptional design and organizational talent from various industries to ensure creative collaboration and fulfillment of every projects schedule and accuracy in installation.
Jeremy Ingram started Formula Design solutions in September 2006, After Years of working for the Big Box design companies Jeremy grew frustrated with the limitations they offered. Bogged down by layers of middle management, limited vendors and overwhelmed installers, these companies would destroy trust and relationships of the valued customer.
In 1998 Jeremy transferred from Community College of Philadelphia where he had spent two years with a focus on Art History and Design to the University of the Arts in downtown Philadelphia. In 2001 Jeremy graduated with honors form the Industrial Design Program at Uarts. Following 911 Jeremy Relocated to Los Angeles where he proceeded to work for Designers in the West Hollywood and Beverly Hills area. Jeremy and formula are members of the NKBA a professional association devoted to…..
Jeremy has had years of education in the field of Kitchen and Bath design and is currently completing the arduous certification process.
To be continued……
Services
Space Planning
Custom Cabinetry and furniture pieces
Lighting plans
Construction Auto CADdocuments for Kitchen and Bath remodel
Product specification
Project Management
Logo design
Marketing materials
Custom lighting fixtures
Process
Phases:
phase1: In home consultation. At this time we ask to have your contractor available or we can bring our contractor in to bid out the job and insure that nothing is overlooked. We will meet in your home so the designer can get a personal perspective of your environment, the style of your home and decorating preferences. The designer will ask questions pertaining to your kitchen or bath routines and needs, what you like currently, what you dislike. ( see questionnaire) We will discuss our time frame for completion and your budget. We will discuss initial design opportunities, take measurements and pictures for reference. Once we have discussed and reviewed our process and your needs we will require a retainer fee to further develop design concepts and move to phase 2.
Phase 2: Once Retainer is received we begin the design process by drawing up 3 or more floor plans that all utilize the space creatively and efficiently. Traffic flow, cooking and storage style are huge parts of the design layout. We will meet to review the design options presented and determine the best layout together, we will incorporate the best aspects of all the concepts to create the most appropriate and creative use of your space. This phase is where your wants and needs discussed in the previous phase come together.
Phase 3: Once we have a solid floor plan we will begin the process of product selection. This is the phase where we incorporate aesthetics. Based on a previously discussed budget, our designers will present you with options for appliances, cabinets, and an overall color pallet including countertop options, flooring, plumbing fixtures etc. this phase may require several meetings in house or at a supplier. Each meeting will develop the overall look and finalize the product selections. No detail will be overlooked.
Phase 4: Review and purchase
This is the final phase of the design process before we begin product purchasing and installation. It is at this phase we meet to review all the product selections and there pricing. We always attempt to stay in budget, however clients want some things that are budget breakers. We will provide options that are relatively similar so you have the option to review and change your budget or select comparable products that are less demanding on your overall budget. Once all the details and costing are approved we will either turn over a full construction and specification packet to you or your contractor, or conduct a final review meeting with our contractor to finalize installation costs. If you choose our installers-Installation will not commence until all products have been ordered received and checked for damages as to prevent costly and aggravating delays in the installation process.
Installation
When utilizing our installers you will have the option of project management. We will coordinate all aspects of the installation from product ordering, follow-up and delivery, we will coordinate installs and manage the project to insure the design reaches an accurate and timely completion.
Pricing:
Pricing structure can be setup as a retainer basis and hourly rate or simply an hourly rate.
Retainers range from (1,000-3,500) depending on the size of the project and the number of rooms included in the design.
Once designs have been reviewed and changed twice any further changes are subject to an hourly rate of 80$ per hour. A retainer typically includes three meetings at an hour a piece and design time for initial concepts and two rounds of changes. We also allow for 4 hrs of meeting time for product review at various retailers for final approval of product selections. We will not begin hourly charges without previous notification. The retainer also includes final construction drawings and product specification sheets for you or your contractor, and a meeting with your installer for clarification of all products and design details.
Formula will be available to purchase products for you to receive discounts given to designers. We will forward most or all discounts given to us by vendors, this is exceptionally helpful on a tight budget. There is a project management fee that varies depending on your use of your own contractor or one we work with on a regular basis..