The Salt and Light Design Process

A values-driven journey from vision to completion.

1. FAITH – Vision & Discovery

Value: Faith – Trust the Vision
We begin by listening deeply. In this phase, we uncover your story, your lifestyle, and the dream you have for your space.
Deliverables: Design questionnaire, inspiration session, site visit, project scope

2. INTEGRITY – Concept & Collaboration

Value: Integrity – Do What’s Right
We bring honesty and clarity to the process, aligning your needs with the creative direction. Your goals, your voice, and our expertise come together here.
Deliverables: Mood boards, color palette, floor plan sketches, initial concepts

3. GROWTH – Research & Ideation

Value: Growth – Always Be Learning
We dive into materials, textures, furnishings, and art — exploring thoughtful combinations that reflect both beauty and purpose.
Deliverables: Product sourcing, samples, vendor coordination, design refinements

4. BALANCE – Design Development

Value: Balance – Beauty Meets Function
We refine layouts, details, and flow — ensuring that every piece serves the space practically and aesthetically.
Deliverables: Detailed renderings, final selections, budget alignment

5. ENDURANCE – Revisions & Logistics

Value: Endurance – Stay the Course
We manage the behind-the-scenes with care — from revisions to ordering and delivery. Delays don’t shake us. We stay committed.
Deliverables: Revisions, procurement plan, timelines, order tracking

6. PURPOSE – Presentation & Approval

Value: Purpose – Design with Meaning
We present the full design vision, tied together with intention. Every element speaks to your needs and values.
Deliverables: Final design board, sign-off documents, purchasing phase launch

7. COMMUNITY – Build & Installation

Value: Community – Build Together
We partner with trusted trades and vendors, working collaboratively and respectfully as the vision becomes reality.
Deliverables: Contractor coordination, install schedule, on-site oversight

8. GENEROSITY – Styling & Reveal

Value: Generosity – Lead with Heart
We layer in the final, heartfelt touches — the moments of warmth and soul that turn a house into your home.
Deliverables: Final styling, walkthrough, care package, client celebration Shareen holds a Design Certification from the New York Institute of Art + Design and a Bachelor of Science in Business with a minor in Accounting from New York University. This unique combination of business acumen and creative design thinking allows her to expertly manage projects for her clients.

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” 2 Peter 1:5-7