{"product_id":"the-design-office","title":"The Design Office","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGo from knowing what you like to knowing what to do.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Design Office is a 7-week live course taught by Grace Kaage for homeowners planning a major renovation, addition, or custom home, and professionals who want to better guide their clients through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat design begins long before you choose a single finish. It starts with asking the right questions. Is this the right house? Are you planning the right project? How should the space function? Where should you invest, and what should you leave alone?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver seven weeks, I’ll teach you the same framework we use at Kaage Homes to approach complex residential projects, from identifying a property’s potential to protecting the design throughout construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s what we’ll cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentifying the Right Project:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognize potential, evaluate your options, and determine whether to renovate, build, move, or pursue a combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefining the Vision \u0026amp; Building Your Team:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establish your priorities and assemble the right professionals to bring your project to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigning \u0026amp; Planning Your Home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Think critically about space, function, flow, and the architectural decisions that shape a cohesive home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the Right Design Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn how to approach selections thoughtfully, balancing aesthetics, performance, and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing the Project \u0026amp; Understanding Your Bid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understand how projects are estimated, what to look for in a construction bid, and how to make informed financial decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Materials on Time \u0026amp; in Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understand procurement, lead times, and why the sequence of purchasing decisions matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtecting the Vision While It’s Being Built:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn how to navigate construction decisions without losing sight of the design you set out to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a course about doing the work yourself. It’s about knowing how to make the decisions that guide the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re creating your own home or helping someone else create theirs, you’ll leave with a framework for approaching the process thoughtfully, asking better questions, and making informed decisions before the expensive work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the goal isn’t simply to create a beautiful home. It’s to make sure you’re creating the right home in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside The Design Office, you’ll get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-hour live class each week\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e45 minutes of live group Office Hours each week (questions submitted in advance)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecordings of every class\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe printed Executive Binder, mailed to you, to organize decisions from start to finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBudget and allowance planning tools to help align vision and spend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResources, worksheets, and tools adapted from the way we run projects inside Kaage Homes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus: The Kaage Sourcing Guide, with the showrooms, suppliers, and makers we actually use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens after you enroll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight after checkout, you’ll get an order confirmation email with everything you need to know. On October 16, you’ll receive your invitation to our private online community. That’s where you’ll find class links, recordings, course materials, and announcements throughout the seven weeks. Your printed Executive Binder will arrive before our first class on October 26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:christopher@kaagehomes.com\"\u003echristopher@kaagehomes.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Founding Cohort begins October 26. The full schedule is sent in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffice Hours are a live group session, not one-on-one consulting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull refund before our online community opens on October 16, less $150 for the printed binder. Non-refundable once the community opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Design Office is education only. It is not professional advice, results are not guaranteed, and enrolling does not make you a client of Kaage Homes or our real estate team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy enrolling, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/design-office-terms\"\u003eTerms of Enrollment\u003c\/a\u003e. To request a refund, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:christopher@kaagehomes.com\"\u003echristopher@kaagehomes.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaage Homes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50500777443371,"sku":null,"price":2497.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/7915\/5499\/files\/CopyofCopyofTonicNewsletterTemplates_3.png?v=1790596403","url":"https:\/\/kaagehomes.com\/products\/the-design-office","provider":"Kaage Homes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}