Project Management 101: End to End Logistics

Managing any interior design or furnishings project for a residence, vacation home or rental property is a balancing act of logistics, budget and taste. If you have experience completing a renovation plan, landscaping project or even ground-up construction then you already know there’s far more to the process of furnishing a property in paradise than posting pretty pictures to your Pinterest boards.

Intuitive Details: A Sanctuary for Owners and Guests

Many pitfalls lie in the logistics, finishing steps and final details. When working with homebuyers who are moving to Mexico or furnishing vacation properties in paradise, we ensure the end-to-end procedure is seamless by tackling some of the most time consuming and potentially complex components behind the scenes.  Here’s what’s included in your White Glove Install:

• Window Treatments

Don’t select window treatments sight unseen. Not all blinds or ripplefold sheers are created equal. There’s a dramatic difference in the finishing of each panel, installation and warranty. It matters how they are ordered, installed into the opening of each window and mostly importantly maintained during the service plan.

• Interior Paint

No, your favorite waiter is not equipped to handle your paint job. Color selection is truly a fine art. Our interior paint quotes include paint and patch testing, a process that takes several days to complete and verify in numerous lighting conditions - day, night, full sun and diffused light. Our Sherwin Williams certified crew uses two premium coats of latex paint, ensuring washable surfaces in all rooms and a look that will last for many years to come.

• Appliances Selection and Purchase

Know your Maytag from your Mabe, baby? Not all brands are equal and not all equipment cavities are the same size. If your floor plan is not clear, onsite measurements of the space and the door frames will be needed to determine exactly what models fit into your new home. Then factor in wait time for delivery and installers, and some more wait time. Then wait again. Or head to the beach and leave it to the pros!

• Electronics Purchase and Install

Grab your mask, call a driver and be prepared to stand in line. Then brace yourself for disappointment as the model you saw online isn’t in store. Finally, once you are curbside you’ll need to figure out how to haul your giant 75” flatscreen across town to your new property. If you’re not experienced with running wires and embedding cables inside the wall, you may end up with an unsightly tangled maze of cords and connectors collecting dust under your devices. Fortunately there’s a better way.

• Mattress Selection

Far better than jumping on mattresses in a store is knowing how they are constructed INSIDE and what features, benefits and warranty is right for you - not just today but over time. Use our exclusive Mattress Picker Guide to determine your personal sleep pattern, quality level and ideal pricepoint. All without the hassle of dragging it up a flight of stairs or cramming it into an elevator. We offer a wide selection of options from high rated private label makers, Beautyrest, Sealy and luxury Black Label options. Rest assured, we are mattress experts and will help you get a CRATE night’s sleep in paradise.

• Bedding, bath, kitchen and tabletop

Yes finishing details matter. And finding all the comforts for your new life in paradise can be a daunting task. Simple things like mattress pads, pillow protectors, pots and pans that cook safely and do not conduct heat, stemware that’s replaceable when broken or sheets and coverlets in standard international sizes are a no brainer with our CRATE Beginnings menu. Rental agency approved and all priced about the same as shopping on your own. So skip the heavy suitcases crammed with housewares, and save the excessive baggage fees -  this is the way to do it.

• Art and Accessories

Yes it’s fun to shop locally and add your own personal touches. Did you know? We offer a full selection of locally made artisan pillows, hammocks, custom woodwork and original art direct from galleries and artists, all selected with our professional decorator eye and coordinated to the individual design theme of your project. Express your personal taste and create that ahhhhhh feeling of walking into a place that truly feels like home.

So relax, grab a cool beverage and head to the beach for a beautiful day in the bay or a stunning sunset with your soulmate. We’ve thought of everything to make your move to paradise safe, easy and convenient…now, that’s a CRATE idea!