Elifnas is an
interior designer
based in Toronto

I always start with the most important piece of the project: the clients. I'll have often have a questionnaire or an interview ready to get to know what problems clients are trying to solve and why made them want to hire an interior designer.

In this phase I try to establish a design direction. I'll use inspiration, mood boards and space plans, then compile an initial design concept. I'll sketch to get ideas out and move from the big picture to more granular details.

This is where my work transforms from conceptual to a more tangible project. I'll use auto-cad to create a construction-ready plan for builders to rely on. It can range from detailed floor plans, to furniture specifications and finish plans.

In this phase, I use my construction experience to move the projects forward. I'll handle the sourcing of material, the inspecting of furnishings and oversee the construction process. This is where I love to bridge the clients-contractor and business relationships.