Commercial Design Services
Purposeful design for brands that want to make an impact.
Our Commercial Design Services are dedicated to creating strategic, functional, and inspiring spaces that align with your brand identity and business goals. From offices and retail spaces to hospitality environments, we design with purpose—ensuring every detail enhances productivity, fosters connection, and leaves a lasting impression on your clients and team.
Whether client-facing or operational, our approach balances aesthetics with performance. We thoughtfully consider layout, lighting, materials, and flow to deliver environments that are as efficient as they are engaging.
The heart of our commercial design service lies in crafting spaces that reflect the values, vision, and identity of a business. We thoughtfully blend functionality and aesthetics to create environments that not only look exceptional but also work seamlessly for those who inhabit them.
Whether it's an office that inspires collaboration, a retail space that elevates customer experience, or a hospitality setting that welcomes and delights, we design with intention—allowing the essence of your business to shine through every element of the space.
Our Mission: Whether it’s an office that inspires collaboration, a retail space that elevates customer experience, or a hospitality setting that welcomes and delights, we design with intention—allowing the essence of your business to shine through every element of the space.
Three Levels of Design Services
Foundations
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
THE GROUNDWORK
Begin your design journey with our Conceptual Design service. This foundational stage sets the direction for your space’s architecture and interior design while empowering you to take initial steps independently.
What is included:
Design Foundation
Comprehensive mood board capturing the aesthetic essence, including color story and initial finish selections
Preliminary 3D rendering of the architectural concept, with elevations, lighting plan, and preliminary mechanicals of custom concepts
Initial floor plan integrating architectural and interior design elements, including furniture layout
Professional Consultation
In-depth consultation to refine design and architectural direction
Initial furnishings and decor recommendations, available for procurement through Lisa Ellis Design
Project Planning
Initial budget to guide project scope and financial planning
Self-execution guide, equipping clients to implement design elements independently
Elements
DETAILED DESIGN
THE REFINEMENTS
Expand and refine your vision with our Detailed Design service, which builds on the foundations to deliver detailed plans and partial execution.
What is included:
Comprehensive Planning
All elements of the Conceptual Design service
Detailed architectural plans, including refined elevations, mechanical, and lighting plans
Comprehensive development of floor plans, palettes, material selections, and refined finishes
Detailed Specifications
Curated list of furnishings and decor with detailed furniture layout to optimize space utilization
Procurement options through Lisa Ellis Design or the Legacy Program at Hawthorne House for phased implementation
Professional Guidance
Detailed consultation sessions to refine every aspect of the design
Comprehensive project timeline and implementation roadmap
Prestige
FULL DESIGN
COMPREHENSIVE
Realize your vision with our Full Design service, where every detail is managed from concept to completion for a seamless and cohesive result.
What is included:
Complete Design Management
All elements of the Conceptual and Detailed Design services
Full project management from initial concept through final installation
Comprehensive Implementation
Collaboration with general contractors and subcontractors for construction projects, fostering a team-based approach to ensure harmony between architectural and design elements
Complete management of interiors and decorating projects, overseeing every aspect of the design and styling process
White-Glove Service
Full procurement and delivery of all furnishings and decor, handled exclusively by Lisa Ellis Design
On-site supervision during installation and meticulous final styling to align every detail with your vision
Management of all installations, including lighting, art, furnishings, window treatments, and decorative items, ensuring every element is perfectly placed
Concierge-Level Support
Dedicated project coordination and timeline management
Quality assurance and final walk-through
Post-installation support and styling adjustments
Choosing Your Level
Foundations is perfect for design-savvy clients who want professional direction and quality design concepts they can implement at their own pace.
Elements suits clients who need detailed plans and specifications but prefer to manage the implementation process themselves or with their chosen contractors.
Prestige is ideal for clients who want a completely hands-off experience with full-service design management from concept to completion.
