Behind The Scenes: The Design Life
Today we’re talking about ALL things behind-the-scenes here in the CFD studio! As a team of creatives, there is never a dull moment and we’ve got all the latest happenings and going-ons to share. From new team members to a whole new website(!), we have so much to reveal and can’t wait to fill you in on the fun. 2023 is just around the corner, so join us as we recap the past year, welcome new changes, and bring you up to speed on our design life; behind the scenes!
A sneak peek into a
current custom home design (with those stunning chandeliers!!)
Zhuzh It Up
For us, behind-the-scenes can include anything from intense days of computer renderings to the heavy lifting of installation days. We love posting our wow-worthy photos on social media for you, but so much strategic planning and legwork goes into place before that final photo-ready shot. You know when Cat says “Let’s Zhuzh it up!” it’s going to be a day full of hauling furniture, installing artwork, and having a stare-down with those final styling details till the design looks just right. It’s one of our favorite parts of the process - layering all of the design elements to reveal the final dream.
A New Home Base
Speaking of new changes… We are thrilled to update you on our office move!! We’re still right here in the heart of Chapel Hill- just two blocks to the left of our old stomping grounds! Starting with a splash of warm white, we ramped up our new space by painting the walls, changing the floors, adding furniture, and hanging artwork. After a couple of months of transitioning, we are finally starting to feel at home in our new space and love that we get to help bring our client's visions to the table in a larger, more creative space. Stay on the lookout for future events where you can shop for pieces right off the floor!
Website Revamp
The last few years have been a time of major growth and expansion for us. And in the process, we outgrew our website too. After months of conceptual design, color plug & play, and those detail-oriented tweaks we finally hit our sweet spot with a beautiful new site. Months in the making, we are ecstatic about the grand reveal, and of course, the ability to share our design process with you on the site. Welcome to our new site , take a scroll around - there’s so much to see!
Don’t forget to watch our brand-new video - you can find it on the homepage!
Welcoming New Team Members
To those of you who don’t know the history of CFD, let’s rewind...a few short years ago as a one-woman operation, Cat launched Cat French Design LLC with a big vision to create spaces clients will love for a lifetime. As we come into the final months of 2022, we can’t help but think back on those early days and fresh starts. With gratitude and nostalgia, we welcomed 3 NEW team members to the Team CFD this year & we are thrilled to introduce them to you. Friends, please welcome Paige our marketing coordinator, Jordan our Installation Assistant, and Justin our On-Site Project Manager.
Read all about our new talent & their path to the CFD team here!
The Big Picture
For us, the design life is about collaboration, creativity, and most importantly, serving our clients and bringing their vision to life. We are always working behind the scenes to make our clients' hopes and plans come to fruition, and we know it’s been a successful week when we see a homeowner in love with their new space- a place created just for them. There’s truly never a dull moment with everyday Interior Design changes and challenges, but that’s what makes our job the most rewarding. Waking up knowing that we get to improve the lives of our clients through the most gratifying design process is a dream come true.
Thank you for following along with us on the blog- we love sharing our work with our amazing CFD community. If you'd like to see more from some of our finished projects, head over to our Portfolio Page. Have a design dream of your own? We're here to help. Reach out to us anytime at hello@catfrenchdesign.com. For more of the happenings and studio moments of this busy team, check out our Facebook Page or follow us on Instagram at @catfrenchdesign.
