Bridging the Gap Between Design & Construction
Your Partner From Plans to Completion
When builders or homeowners bring us on their team, we take ownership of the many details that bring a home build together. Tara provides the 25+ years of design expertise and project support needed to keep everything organized, cohesive, and moving forward. We take the design details off your plate — helping your team stay focused on building while keeping homeowners confident and cared for (that’s important to us).
Our Services
Interior Design Support
Thoughtful design guidance and hands-on support for selections, materials, fixtures, and all the details that bring a home together.
Construction Management
Design-focused coordination and project oversight that keeps selections, communication, and details moving smoothly throughout the build.
Our Expertise
Interior Design + New Construction + Finish Selections + Space Planning + Project Coordination + Communication + Installation guidance + Budget Oversight + Partnership + Sourcing
what to expect
A Thoughtful Process, From First Conversation to Final Detail
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First, you’ll want to fill out our contact form here. We start by getting to know the homeowners —how they want to live, what inspires, and what they envision for their home.
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We like to discuss the goals, homeowners lifestyle, investment, timeline, and priorities so that every design decision reflects a family and the way they want to live. This is developed through conversations and lifestyle assessment.
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We work closely with the architect and builder to review plans, identify opportunities, and ensure the design supports both aesthetics and functionality before construction progresses.
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This is where a home begins to take shape!
Together, we develop the design language for a home by selecting architectural finishes, materials, colors, and details that create a cohesive and timeless aesthetic.
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Great design is only successful when it is communicated clearly.
Once selections are approved, we prepare detailed specification schedules and documentation for the construction team, so everyone is working toward the same vision.
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We remain involved throughout construction.
As the home comes to life, we continue collaborating with the builder and trade partners, answering questions, reviewing installations, and helping resolve field conditions as they arise.
This may look like:
Site visits
Coordination with trades
Installation guidance
Design revisions when needed
Ongoing communication with the project team
Our goal is to protect the design while keeping the project moving smoothly.
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The final walkthrough is one of our favorite moments.
After months of collaboration, your home is complete — a place designed specifically for your family, thoughtfully crafted to be both beautiful and functional for years to come.
Our relationship doesn't end here. We remain available to answer questions and assist with future projects as your home continues to evolve.
what our partnering clients have to say
“Beyond her exceptional eye for design, Tara is an absolute pleasure to work with — patient, collaborative, responsive, and genuinely invested in her clients. She is incredibly talented and I can't recommend her highly enough!”
“If you're in the market to build an elegant and timeless home in New Canaan (or Fairfield or Westchester Counties), I highly recommend Haley Design Co.!”
“The best part — Tara always has a smile on her face, no matter what’s going on behind the scenes — and as a fellow designer I know firsthand that there is always "stuff” happening behind the scenes. She makes every project fun and her clients quickly learn that they are in the best hands.”
