FAQ

Full-service design covers everything from concept to completion: space planning, material and finish selections, construction documentation, custom furnishings, procurement, vendor and construction coordination, and final installation and styling. You make the big decisions; we manage the details.

A decorator focuses on aesthetics — furniture, color, and styling of existing rooms. An interior designer also plans the space itself: layouts, construction details, finishes, lighting, and coordination with builders and architects. Cedar House provides full interior design, from structural planning through final styling.

If your project involves moving walls, reworking a kitchen or bath, or coordinating trades, a designer saves time and costly mistakes by planning the space, documenting the construction details, and managing selections and installation — so the result is cohesive and the process is calmer.

As early as possible — ideally before or alongside your architect and builder. Early involvement lets us influence floor plans, window placement, lighting, and finishes before they’re locked in, preventing expensive changes later.

Look for a portfolio that matches your style, a clear process and communication, relevant credentials and memberships, and reviews from local clients. Cedar House is an IDS and NKBA member firm with a portfolio of Rhode Island renovations, new builds, and coastal homes.

Cedar House is based in Riverside (East Providence) and serves homeowners across Rhode Island and nearby coastal New England — including Barrington, Bristol, Providence, Portsmouth, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, and Westerly.

Timelines vary by scope: a furnishing project moves faster than a full renovation or new build, which can span 1-3 years. We give you a realistic timeline in your proposal and update you at each phase.

Every Cedar House project follows four phases: (1) Project Inquiry — an inquiry call, in-home visit, and custom proposal; (2) Design Planning — mood boards, floor plans and space planning, and scope alignment; (3) Design Development — final selections, specs, and design documentation; (4) Execution — procurement and vendor coordination, construction oversight, and final installation and styling.