Remodelers On The Rise Plan Better, Build Better: Virtual Design That Works
Nov 26, 2025
Savannah Thomas, founder and lead designer at Seabrook Design Co., specializes in virtual design and drafting for remodelers. In this conversation, she highlights the importance of upfront planning to protect margins and enhance client satisfaction. Savannah explains the plan, bid, build process, and the value of high-impact design deliverables like cabinet plans and digital mood boards to streamline choices. They also discuss the pros and cons of remote design support, emphasizing the need for effective communication and regular check-ins to maintain project momentum.
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Upfront Planning Reduces Downstream Fires
- More time invested in upfront planning reduces downstream fires and protects margins.
- Savannah and Kyle link thorough pre-construction design to happier clients and faster projects.
Capture Accurate As-Builts First
- Use clear communication and digital tools to capture accurate as-builts before design starts.
- Ask for scans, photos, or Canvas/Render data and review them before the kickoff meeting.
Use Plan-Bid-Build Design Phases
- Break design into plan, bid, build phases and tailor deliverables to each phase.
- Deliver schematic plans, bid-ready sets, then full construction drawings as trades provide feedback.