Working With Us:
What to Expect
What We Do
In the simplest terms, imagine you pick up a building and shake it. Everything that falls out is 'furnishings'. Everything that stays in place is 'finishes'. Making sure that both are detailed, cohesive and placed in the right location is 'project management'. All of this is interior design and we're proud to succeed at all three, whether it's a new build or a renovation.
Finishes
A mosaic tile design is artwork. A stone countertop is a one-of-a-kind natural landscape. Wood flooring acts as a grounding element to a room. A railing design can express the fluidity of movement. We work with our clients to make sure their foundation of materials and selections paints the picture of what they want to experience in their surroundings. We ensure that the finish selections maintain a strong link with furnishings as well as the architecture of the space as they all connect together.
Furnishings
Whether our client prefers all new furnishings, re-use existing heirloom pieces, re-purpose a favorite console with a new lacquer finish or source a focal antique gem for a room, we work with prestigious vendors and craftsmen / craftswomen to complete the room. We'll even find just the right spot for that 'favorite chair'. Not only do we work in tandem with the interior finish selections process to establish continuity within the project, we work directly with the architect to connect the dots, resulting in seamless design.
Project Management
Logistics. Schedules. Procurement. Keeping an eye on things. This is what we mean by project management. We are here to help keep things moving at the project site and behind the scenes. The last thing we want to do is to keep anyone waiting, whether it's a contractor, a vendor or our client. We take a hands-on approach to make sure site discoveries and questions are solved quickly, purchase orders are organized and clients are kept in the loop. There are plenty of moving parts during the design process and we're here to keep information organized so that the project can move forward at a smooth and timely pace. We're here to get the job done.
We are REALLY enjoying all the renovations. You are both AMAZING…and it was gratifying to work with you! …Your eyes for beauty and detail really are on display throughout our home. We couldn’t be more pleased with how it all turned out. We would without hesitation recommend Malatich Cochran.
– Kiawah client
We recently built and decorated an approximately 5800 sq foot home on Kiawah Island, while living in NJ, and I couldn't have done it without Laurin (&) Beth's guidance, suggestions, expertise, communication and organizational skills. It was a collaborative effort and finished project we are all proud of!
– Kiawah client
The interior design and decorating experience and expertise that Laurin and Beth brought to our project was outstanding. Their energy, passion and attention to details make them a pleasure to work with!
– Kiawah client
I have enjoyed getting to know y’all and love your guidance and expertise. I could not be happier with the selections on everything. It is a very warm and colorful retreat exactly what I was hoping for in the renovation.
–Isle of Palms client
It has been an absolute delight to work with Laurin and Beth on our project. We had a very tight deadline, and this professional duo met it and with fantastic results! They listened to us, understood our vision and executed the plan flawlessly. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to see their dream become a reality.
– Kiawah Rental Property Owner