🧭 Author's supervision of the designer: why is it necessary and how does it take place?

Many clients believe that the designer's work ends at the moment when the project is ready - beautiful 3D visualizations, drawings and a list of materials. But in practice, it is precisely Once the project is delivered, the most important part - implementation - begins.

In order for everything that is conceived on paper to materialize in reality without distortion, there is a designer supervision. This is not a formality or an "extra service", but an important step that helps save money, nerves and time.

Let's understand what author's supervision is, why it is needed, how it takes place and how much it can cost.

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🏗️ What is designer supervision?

Author's supervision is designer's control over the precise execution of the project in all stages of furniture repair and production.

In short, the designer makes sure that everything that was approved in the project - colors, finishes, materials, furniture placement, outlets, fixtures - is done correctly and without deviation.

💡 In essence, the designer becomes your on-site representative: he or she makes sure that builders, furniture makers and suppliers work according to the project and not "in their own way".

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🎯 Why author's supervision is necessary

1. To avoid mistakes in project implementation

Even the most accurate drawing doesn't guarantee that the builders will get it right.
In practice, there are situations like this:

• the socket is installed 10 cm higher than it should be;

• the ceiling light is offset and not aligned with the table axis;

• furniture does not fit in the niche due to incorrect dimensions.

📉 Every such mistake is extra cost and wasted time.

The designer with author's supervision checks that all decisions are in line with the project and prevents errors before they become a problem.

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2. To maintain the intended style and color schemes

Workers often suggest, "let's paint a little darker, this shade is cheaper", or "this baseboard is in stock - it's almost the same".

But it's those kinds of "almosts" that spoil the bottom line.
Without a designer, the visual concept loses harmony, proportion and atmosphere.

🎨 Author's supervision ensures that wall color, facade texture, fittings and lighting all remain within the original idea.

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3. To coordinate all the contractors

One of the biggest perks of author supervision the designer takes over the organization of interaction between builders, furniture makers and suppliers.

He answers workers' questions, clarifies details, negotiates substitutions and resolves disputes.
The client doesn't have to travel to the site every day and deal with dozens of little things.

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4. To save time and money

Paradoxically. by paying for supervision, you save money.
The designer notices discrepancies in time and prevents costly remodeling.

For example:

• improperly laid tiles - redo 5 000 UAH;

• misplaced outlets - plus a week and a call to an electrician;

• error in furniture dimensions - new fronts and fittings.

👀 Author's supervision helps to avoid such situations at an early stage.

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5. To get real solutions, not just advice

A good designer doesn't just "criticize" but offers concrete solutions if there are problems:

• how to replace the material if it is not available;

• how to adjust the layout without compromising the project;

• how to optimize the budget without breaking the concept.

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📅 How author's supervision takes place

It all depends on the format of the work and the scope of the project, but usually supervision includes the following steps:

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🔹 1. Designer's visit to the object

Regular visits (1-2 times a week) allow to monitor the progress of works.
In meetings, the designer:

• checks the completed steps against the drawings;

• records the observations;

• advises the builders;

• makes photo reports for the client.

📸 Reports are especially handy if you can't be on site all the time.

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🔹 2. Checking dimensions and conformity of materials

The designer measures the actual dimensions of walls, ceilings, niches and utilities.
This is important before ordering furniture, doors, lighting.

🪚 For example, if the gap under the countertop differs by 2 cm, the designer will adjust the drawing in time to avoid remodeling the kitchen.

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🔹 3. Harmonization of substitutions and adjustments

In practice, it often happens that the selected material is not available or has become more expensive.
The designer helps pick out an analogue as close as possible in color and qualityso as not to compromise the aesthetics.

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🔹 4. Supervising the installation of furniture and appliances

During the furniture installation phase, the designer checks:

• size match;

• correct installation of fronts and worktops;

• compliance of the fittings with the project;

• correct connection of the appliances.

🛋️ This is especially important when ordering customized furniture - cabinets, kitchens, beds.

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🔹 5. Final inspection and acceptance of works

When the renovation is complete, the designer makes final inspection.
He evaluates the conformity of the result with the project, corrects minor discrepancies, and draws up a final photo report.

✅ This ensures that you get the interior exactly as it was intended.

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🧾 What is included in the supervision service

Usually the designer will suggest several formats: