THE NMI APPROACH
INTENTIONAL VISION + IMPECCABLE EXECUTION
At NMI, our process is a journey rooted in trust, vision, and thoughtful precision. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, our approach is both intuitive and disciplined, blending aesthetic sophistication with functional clarity. Each phase is designed to honor your lifestyle, your story, and the architecture that surrounds it. We listen with intention, plan with care, and execute with purpose, ensuring that every detail reflects a deeper understanding of how you live.
CLIENT INTAKE + Visual Listening
This phase is about connection. We’re here to ask the right questions, to uncover the unspoken, and to begin laying the foundation for a space that reflects not only how you live, but who you are.
Every project begins with deep listening. We don’t just take notes; we read between the lines. Through intentional conversation and an immersive review of your goals, preferences, and lifestyle, we begin to understand the emotional and functional underpinnings of your space.
Our signature “visual listening” approach, rooted in curated imagery, reference points, and intuitive dialogue, helps us distill your vision into a language of form, materiality, and mood.
Space Planning + design concept
This is where intuition meets intention. With your goals and aesthetic sensibility clearly defined, we begin shaping the architectural logic and emotional rhythm of your home.
Through precise space planning, we consider proportion, circulation, and purpose, ensuring each area supports the rituals of daily living while allowing room for unexpected moments of beauty. Alongside this, we develop a design concept that captures the essence of your vision through color, materiality, and form.
This conceptual framework becomes the soul of the project. It guides every decision that follows and sets the tone for a design that feels effortless, refined, and deeply personal.
Drawings + Renderings
Here, vision becomes visible. This phase bridges concept and execution by translating early ideas into drawings and renderings that illustrate the full scope of design intent.
From elevations and custom millwork to furniture layouts and material palettes, we create layered visual tools that allow you to experience the proposed design in vivid detail.
These visuals are both beautiful and strategic. They allow us to communicate clearly with your build team, align expectations, and refine direction before construction begins.
Construction documents
At this stage, precision takes center stage. With the creative vision fully realized, we shift into technical documentation to ensure your project is built exactly as intended.
Our construction drawing sets are comprehensive and highly detailed, addressing everything from transitions and trims to materials and lighting placement. This phase is about solving problems before they arise.
By thinking several steps ahead, we provide clarity for contractors and fabricators alike, creating the conditions for exceptional craftsmanship and a seamless build process.
ordering + project management
Details matter. Behind the scenes, we manage every one of them with care and precision. From custom furniture to curated lighting, we oversee each logistical layer with the same level of excellence we bring to the design itself.
In collaboration with our trusted procurement partners, we coordinate lead times, track production schedules, manage deliveries, and provide ongoing communication throughout the process.
This phase highlights the strength of our business acumen and our commitment to transparency. You’ll always know where things stand, and you’ll never need to worry about what’s next.
installation + PROJECT FINALIZATION
This is the moment everything comes together. With construction complete and furnishings in place, we oversee the full installation of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
Every piece is placed with intention. Every textile is steamed. Every surface is reviewed and refined.
Once installation is complete, we conduct a thorough walkthrough, resolve any outstanding details, and leave you with a space that is not only complete, but wholly considered. The final result is a home that feels effortless, luxurious, and entirely your own.