Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
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Nubuor Designs provides comprehensive interior design for residential projects throughout Greater Boston and New England. Our services encompass complete home renovations, custom furniture selection, kitchen and bathroom design, space planning, and full project management from initial concept through final installation. We collaborate seamlessly with architects and contractors to ensure exceptional execution and enduring results. Learn more about our design services.
What kind of projects do you take on?
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Based in Boston, we work with clients throughout New England, across the country, and occasionally beyond. We specialize in high-end residential design, though we're open to any project that excites us and aligns with clients we genuinely enjoy working with. From historic renovations to new construction, we create spaces that balance beauty with the demands of daily life.
Our ideal clients value thoughtful design, appreciate functional beauty, and enjoy collaborative exploration. Great design emerges from trust, clear communication, and shared vision. If that resonates with you, we'd love to start a conversation about your project.
Why should I hire Nubuor Designs?
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As a boutique studio, Nubuor Designs delivers the expertise of established Boston firms with something they structurally cannot: direct access to your lead designer on every decision, throughout your entire project. If you value personalized service over prestigious letterhead, we may be the right fit.
Margaret brings architectural training and experience from prominent Boston design firms, but built a practice where exceptional service isn't diluted by scale. You're never handed off to junior designers or lost in a project queue. Instead, you work directly with someone who knows your vision intimately, makes decisions quickly, and stays deeply involved from concept through installation.
Rather than imposing a signature aesthetic across high project volumes, we invest time understanding your specific lifestyle and functional needs. Every choice is intentional and authentically yours. Decisions happen through real conversations, not filtered through project coordinators.
Many clients return for second homes or ongoing consultation because they've found something increasingly rare: a designer who knows their aesthetic instinctively, responds quickly, and remains invested years beyond project completion.
As one client put it: "We interviewed three popular Boston designers with beautiful portfolios and impressive credentials. Then we met Margaret and realized we'd rather work with someone who actually answers our calls than someone we can name drop at dinner parties. Best decision we made for our home."
We tailor our fee structure to each project rather than offering generic pricing. After understanding your goals, scope, and timeline, we provide a detailed proposal customized to your specific needs. Our detailed blog post examines various interior design billing approaches.
Every project is unique, so we adapt our approach accordingly. Depending on your project type and scope, we may propose a flat fee, hourly rate, or percentage-based structure. During our initial consultation, we'll discuss your vision and objectives, then present a clear proposal outlining our recommended fee structure and what's included. Our goal is complete transparency so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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How do you bill?
How can I contact you?
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You may reach us via our Contact page, or email margaret@mnubuor.com. We aim to respond within one business day.
How long will my project take?
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Project timelines depend on scope and complexity but here is a general timeline we adhere to:
Kitchen Renovations: 12-16 weeks from demolition to completion
Bathroom Renovations: 8-10 weeks
Full Gut Renovations: 12-16 months, depending on structural complexity and permitting
New Construction: 18-24+ months from groundbreaking to move-in (our design work begins before construction)
Furnishings Only: 3-12 months from consultation to installation, primarily determined by project scope and furniture lead times (6-20+ weeks). Custom pieces, vintage sourcing, and supply chain variables can extend any timeline.
We provide detailed projections during your discovery call and refine them as your project progresses.
When should I add an interior designer to my renovation team?
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As early as possible, ideally before engaging contractors. Proper timing significantly impacts project success. We wrote an entire blog post explaining why.
We ensure strategic decisions happen in the right sequence: your layout serves how you live, wishlist aligns with your budget realities, and specifications are finalized logically. This prevents project delays, costly revisions, and establishes a solid foundation for successful execution.