Services

Let’s Work Together

A comprehensive approach allows our team to work with clients at various stages of the design process to align with project goals and aspirations.
DCI Studio will be there to guide and collaborate with you, from concept through completion.

Bright bedroom with light blue walls, decorated with abstract artwork, a chandelier, white furniture, fluffy stools, and large windows with white blinds.

ANALYSIS

  • Survey and analyze your existing environment for function and aesthetics

  • Research various design solutions and alternatives

  • Review existing elements to repurpose in your new environment

  • Customize design based on client lifestyle

  • Discuss and review project budget

Modern kitchen with red cabinets, white countertop, glass bar stools, and a white sideboard with silver decorative items, framed artwork on the wall, and hardwood floors.

CONCEPTUALIZATION

  • Develop feasibility study and brief

  • Present materiality and color palette

  • Design intent schematic presentation

  • Propose initial recommendations and specifications

  • Revision of proposed designs as required for final approval

  • Outline preliminary budgeting/cost projections for contract

A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a yellow sleeveless top sits at a table, looking at an architect's blueprint. There is a decorative mirror on the left wall and a large abstract painting on the right wall.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & SPACE PLANNING

  • Floor/furniture planning from our extensive mix of resources

  • Review of conceptual design and contract work

  • Bespoke custom furniture/millwork details, cabinetry

  • Written specifications

  • Coordination of artisans, specialists, consultants as required for sub-contractors

Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub near windows with patterned curtains, a wooden side table with flowers, an abstract sculpture on a pedestal, and a glass door leading outside to greenery.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

Design Team Responsibilities include:

  • Construction – plan review and oversight

  • Issuing all design-intent drawings

  • Completing written specifications/scope of work for competitive bid

  • Evaluation of bids and proposals with Client

  • Reviewing contractor’s schedule with Client

  • Interior design project management

  • Final on-site installation/delivery/completion

Coastal living room with light blue walls, a plush velvet sofa with patterned pillows, two white ottomans, and two white side tables with lamps, framed ocean photographs on the wall, and a beige patterned carpet.

PROCUREMENT & PURCHASE MANAGEMENT

  • Textiles and other materiality selections

  • Furnishings, upholstery and decorative accessories

  • Decorative and architectural lighting

  • Decorative hardware and architectural moldings

  • Art and antique purchases

A modern bedroom with a beige upholstered bed, gray bedding, and decorative pillows, flanked by two white nightstands with matching lamps. The wall behind the bed is painted purple and has a white piece of artwork. There is a cream-colored bench with clear acrylic legs at the foot of the bed, and a patterned rug on the dark wooden floor. An open door shows a bathroom with a dark vanity and bright lighting.

Interim Design

Building a dream home takes time, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for an uninspired living space while you wait. Thoughtfully curated interim design solutions can create a stylish, functional home that feels intentional while also serving as a future investment property. By selecting high-quality, durable furnishings, versatile layouts, and timeless finishes, homeowners can enjoy a well-designed space now—without making choices that limit long-term selling or rental appeal. Whether it’s a temporary residence or a future income-generating asset, a smart, adaptable design approach ensures comfort today and value tomorrow.

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“As a playwright, I’ve worked with many of Broadway’s finest scenic designers, and Phyllis Harbinger is in every way at the very top of that league. She hears her clients’ wishes and understands their needs, translating them into harmonious solutions that are both elegant and inviting, stunning yet comfortable.”

— Rupert Holmes

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“We would wholeheartedly recommend Phyllis and her team at Design Concepts/Interiors to design your home. Not only did they do an exceptional job, they were easy and fun to work with.”

—Alan Yount

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“From my personal experience, Phyllis is a creative problem-solver, skilled at providing exactly what the client wants while keeping costs within the budget.”

— Judith Wolf

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“Working with Phyllis Harbinger has been an absolute pleasure. She has helped design three homes for us and not only did each project turn out beautifully, but the process was enjoyable as well.” 

— Marcy Wade

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“Phyllis worked tirelessly to help us define our style. Once we did, she and her wonderful team traveled far and wide to find items that were unique and followed our design aesthetic.”  

—Lynn Norton

Our ProcesS

DCI Studio delivers comprehensive interior design services tailored to your vision. From space planning and design development to project management and procurement, we guide each project with meticulous attention, creating thoughtfully curated spaces that reflect your lifestyle.

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YOUR SUCCESS

Your success is our mission!

Our services focus on our clients' most critical issues and opportunities to create both function and form in the built environment.

We work on project management issues critical to your design solutions and bring deep, functional expertise, but are known for our fun approach to work. We love what we do, and we love bringing our success solutions to our clients.

STRATEGIES

As an expert in her field, Phyllis and her team assist clients with their most complex strategic challenges, building tailored solutions to enrich the way they live, work, and, of course, play!

Beginning with the design process, she helps guide clients to focus on finding the most expeditious route to solving their design challenges.

SOLUTIONs

Our innovative design solutions are backed by decades of industry expertise and an unwavering commitment to our clients' well-being. With Phyllis Harbinger's visionary approach and a dedicated team focused on exceptional results, every project transforms challenges into beautiful possibilities.

We take a different approach to interior design, one that prioritizes both aesthetic excellence and livability. Through long-standing relationships with master craftspeople and trusted vendors, we create sophisticated spaces that perfectly reflect our clients' desires. There is always a solution!