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Design Philosophy

Spaces tell stories. We make sure yours is worth hearing.

A lobby is a handshake. A tasting room is a memory in the making. Beauty matters, but ROI is the finish that counts; whether that’s faster lease-ups, higher sales, or guests who linger longer.

People forget specs. They remember how it felt. That’s why we weave brand into every touchpoint, so your space resonates long after they’ve walked out the door.

Clarity wins. Confidence converts. Surprise delights. That’s the tommie way: rooted in strategy, powered by story, designed to resonate.

Designers. Strategists. Storytellers.

A boutique team with big-project experience.

tommie Framework

Every project has moving parts. The tommie Framework keeps them moving in sync, shaping first impressions, streamlining operations, and driving ROI.

It’s where market logic meets creative expression, a behind-the-scenes playbook that turns strategy into spaces that resonate.

A six-phase system for design that performs.

  • Every project starts with clarity. We dig into your goals, brand vision, and market realities. No trend-chasing; we focus on the levers that strengthen first impressions and drive ROI.

    Proof Point: A goal alignment brief and priorities summary that keep every decision grounded in strategy.

  • Spaces tell on themselves. Before we sketch or source, we walk the site (or review plans), trace the customer or resident journey, and uncover friction points and missed impressions. The first five minutes reveal exactly what keeps people engaged or turns them away.

    Proof Point: A Path Audit and “First Five Minutes” notes that spotlight what to fix and what to feature.

  • Design without a story is just decoration. Here’s where we codify yours by defining the narrative, tone, and visual language that tie your property to its market. From finishes to wayfinding, every touchpoint reinforces the story.

    Proof Point: Thread Theory, our Brand Thread Playbook with storylines, palettes, materials, art/graphics, wayfinding logic, and signature moments.

  • Ideas become structure. Strategy is translated into floorplans, finishes, signage, and design features mapped with ROI in mind.

    Proof Point: Investment-aligned design options, space plans, and finish boards that show how the story takes shape.

  • Where vision becomes reality. From procurement to install to styling, we handle execution with white-glove precision. No chaos, no crossed wires—just a space delivered on-brand, on time, and ready to perform.

    Proof Point: Turn-key install, layered styling, and a final walkthrough that ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

  • This is where strategy shows its results. First impressions land. People linger. Performance climbs. And you have an asset that delivers lasting value.

Your space is talking.
Let’s make sure it is telling the right story.