Interior Designing Services

Interior Design

End-to-End Interior Design Solutions for Residential, Commercial & Hospitality Projects

At McLine Studios, we’ve seen enough projects to know that a beautiful concept is only the beginning. The real magic happens when that vision actually works in a physical space. We are an interior design firm that specializes in the technical heavy lifting taking your ideas from a rough sketch to a fully realized, buildable reality for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces.

Our approach is simple: we focus on the details that keep a project from stalling. By providing high-tier interior CAD services, we make sure the transition from “idea” to “construction” is as painless as possible for everyone involved.

How We Handle Your Project

The Groundwork (Schematic Design) Every project starts with a conversation about what you need the space to actually do. We don’t just jump into the pretty stuff; we look at the functional flow. Our residential and commercial interior design services start by mapping out the “bones” of the project through moodboards and initial space planning. We want to make sure we’re aligned on the vibe and the layout before we dive into the technicalities.
Refining the Details (Design Development) Once the direction is set, we start getting specific. This is where our design development services turn a concept into a plan. We dig into the interior drafting and detailing for things like custom joinery and lighting. We’re essentially pressure-testing the design here to make sure it’s practical, functional, and fits your budget.
The “Instruction Manual” (Construction Documentation) This is where most projects succeed or fail. We specialize in Interior design DD to CD conversion, which is basically creating a foolproof set of instructions for the contractors.

What this looks like: We produce a massive set of Construction Documentation Services, covering everything from retail fit-out drawings to complex MEP coordination. Our goal is to make sure your builder never has to “guess” what the intent was.

Navigating the Red Tape (Permit Sets) Getting through the city or local authorities shouldn’t be what holds your project up. We put together code-compliant permit sets that handle all the life-safety and accessibility (ADA) requirements right out of the gate. We format everything to meet local standards so you can get your approvals and get to work.
The Final Record (As-Built Drawings) We all know that things change once you’re on-site. Walls get moved, or a pipe isn’t where it was supposed to be. After the dust settles, we provide updated “As-Built” drawings. Our interior CAD services ensure you have a perfect record of the final space, which is a lifesaver for any future maintenance or renovations.

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Our Interior Drafting Process

Schematic Design: Nailing Down the Concept

Before we dive into heavy production software, every project needs a solid anchor point. This initial step is all about mapping out where the space is heading, stress-testing layout possibilities, and pinning down the general visual direction. We use our CAD Design Services early on to make sure we aren’t wasting hours drafting up millwork or walls that the client might want to scrap later.

The Deliverables Pack: We put together loose spatial mockups, moodboards to set the design DNA, rough furniture placements, and quick 3D perspective sketches to check the volume of the room.
Why it matters: It stops the project from spinning its wheels, making sure everyone is aligned on the look, spatial flow, and rough budget before the real drafting hours start ticking.

Design Development: Refining the Details

Once the client greens the initial footprint, we move away from loose ideas and start building hard geometry. This phase is where our Architectural Drafting Services do the heavy lifting—figuring out how different components physically lock together, locking in material specs, and making sure the design works under real-world conditions.

The Deliverables Pack: This is where you get hard-lined interior layouts, finalized material and finish specs, initial cabinet profiles, and lighting placement concepts along with photo-real 3D renderings.
Why it matters: It bridges the gap between a nice-looking rendering and a buildable project, wrapping engineering logic around pure creativity.

Construction Documentation: Building the Field Guide

This is where the real work happens. We take the approved design and translate it into a bulletproof set of working blueprints. Your general contractor and sub-trades will use this exact package on the job site, so we build it to ensure there is zero room for guesswork or “creative interpretation” by a subcontractor.

The Deliverables Pack: A complete set of Construction Documentation featuring fully dimensioned floor plans, detailed wall elevations, cross-sections, Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP) for the electricians, cabinet shop drawings, finish schedules, and coordinated MEP overlays to make sure a pipe doesn’t try to run through a light fixture.
Why it matters: It cuts down on site improvisation, keeps your change orders to an absolute minimum, and stops those frantic, mid-day phone calls from the field.

As-Built Drawings: Factoring in Reality

Let’s be honest: what happens on a live job site rarely matches the original blueprints perfectly. Framing crews shift walls, plumbing lines run into unexpected concrete, and old structures turn out to be out of square. Once the dust settles and the trades pack up, we field-verify the physical space to create accurate As-Built Drawings.

The Deliverables Pack: You receive field-verified floor plans, modified architectural sections showing site adjustments, exact dimensions of the finished space, and updated routing maps for the utility lines.
Why it matters: You get a reliable “digital twin” of the property, which is absolutely vital for long-term building maintenance, property handovers, or any future renovations down the line.

Permit Sets: Clearing Municipal Red Tape

Getting stuck in city hall reviews can stall a project’s timeline before you even order materials. We pull together the exact technical packages, code references, and formatting styles that local building departments and inspectors need to see to hand over a building permit.

The Deliverables Pack: Code-compliant architectural layouts, egress and fire safety plans, ADA accessibility detailing, and properly structured submission folders tailored to your local municipal guidelines.
Why it matters: It gets you through the city approval loop fast so you can pull your permits, get your crew on-site, and break ground on schedule.

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Our INTERIOR DESIGN Services

Schematic Design

We develop the initial design direction through concept ideas, space planning, moodboards, and early visualizations.

Design Developement

The approved concept is refined into detailed layouts, material selections, lighting concepts, and custom furniture designs.

Construction Documentation

We prepare precise technical drawings and schedules required for construction—floor plans, elevations, sections, joinery details

As-Built Drawings

These drawings reflect actual measurements and completed details, serving as a reliable reference

Permit Set

We provide code-compliant drawing packages required for regulatory approvals

OUR PROCESS

Getting to know you

We start by discussing your project, understanding your requirements, and gathering all necessary details to create accurate and tailored construction documents.

Getting to work

Our experts develop detailed construction drawings, specifications, and plans based on your input, adhering to your vision and industry standards.

Ready for review

We share the drafted construction documents for your review, allowing you to check every detail and alignment with your project goals.

Feedback and final approvals

Your feedback is incorporated, and we finalize the construction documentation, delivering the approved files in the format you prefer.

Interior Design - Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an interior designer cost

Interior design pricing in the USA varies based on location, project size, design style, and service scope. Designers typically charge using one of these models:

Hourly Rate – Usually $75 to $250 per hour, depending on experience and region.
Flat Project Fee – Common for full-service design projects; pricing can range from $5,000 to $50,000+ based on complexity.
Per Square Foot – Typically $10 to $25 per sq. ft., and higher for luxury or specialized projects.
Percentage of Project Cost – Often 10% to 30% of the total project budget, especially for large-scale renovations or turnkey services.

what is interior design

Interior design is the professional process of planning, designing, and enhancing interior spaces to make them functional, aesthetically appealing, and aligned with the needs of the people using them. It involves understanding how a space should feel and function, then applying design principles—such as layout planning, material selection, lighting design, color theory, furniture arrangement, and detailing—to create a cohesive environment.