The holidays may feel like they’re months away—and they are—but if you’re dreaming of a beautifully finished, fully furnished, holiday-ready home in time to entertain guests, host family dinners, or simply relax in a space that feels like you, the time to start is now. Yes, spring.
At Blue Copper Design, we’re big believers in giving each project the space it needs to evolve thoughtfully. And when it comes to full-service interior design and furnishing, time is your most valuable asset. Starting now ensures your home has everything it needs to be holiday-ready—without the stress.
The Real Timeline Behind a Holiday-Ready Home
Here’s the truth: beautifully designed interiors don’t happen overnight. From concept to completion, full-service furniture projects typically take anywhere from 4 to 9 months. Construction projects have a longer lead time of 9-18 months. That’s not a delay—it’s design done right. This includes initial consultations, design development, sourcing furnishings, managing lead times, custom orders, construction, installation, and everything in between.
Add in the current realities of shipping delays, material shortages, and backorders (yes, that dream chair might take 12 weeks), and you’ll see why the clock starts ticking much earlier than most people expect.
Starting in spring gives your design team the breathing room to curate each space with intention and flexibility. It means your install can be finished before the first fall leaf drops—and long before your first guest rings the doorbell in December.
Why Designing Early is a Holiday-Ready Power Move
Designing your home in the spring isn’t just strategic—it’s empowering. Here’s why:
1. You Get the Best Scheduling Options
We can book up fast. By reaching out now, you have a better chance of landing a prime spot on our calendar. Waiting until late summer or fall often means you’re competing with last-minute holiday crunch clients.
2. You Avoid Rush Fees and Stress
Tight timelines can lead to rush shipping, limited product availability, or having to make design compromises just to meet a deadline. Starting early means you get to make intentional choices without the pressure.
3. You Leave Room for the Unexpected
Designing a home always includes some curveballs. Lead time extensions, backorders, or last-minute layout tweaks are all part of the process. Building in extra time makes it so those delays do not throw the project off course. Instead, your project stays smooth, steady, and successful.
4. Your Holidays Are for Hosting, Not Hammering
No one wants to be dealing with deliveries, paint touch-ups, or furniture assembly while prepping for guests. Early planning ensures that by the time the holidays arrive, your biggest concern is which cocktail to serve first.
What a Spring Start Looks Like for a Furniture Project
So what does it actually look like to kick off your project in spring? Here’s a general breakdown of how our process unfolds at Blue Copper Design:
Month 1: Inquiry and Consultation
We begin with your inquiry, followed by a discovery call or in-person consultation. This is where we learn your goals, preferences, accessibility needs, timeline, and vision for your space.
Month 2–3: Design and Development
We create mood boards, floor plans, and source furnishings. Every decision is made with your lifestyle and style in mind, blending beauty with functionality—especially if barrier-free design is a priority.
Month 4–6: Ordering and Vendor Coordination
We place orders, manage lead times, coordinate with trades, and handle all the behind-the-scenes work that brings the design to life. This phase takes patience, and it’s where early planning pays off the most.
Month 6–8: Installation and Styling
Once everything has arrived, we schedule your install and handle all styling details. Your home is transformed and photo-ready, just in time for the holidays.
Why It Matters More Than Ever in 2025
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Supply chain delays, tariffs, increased demand for quality furnishings, and the rise of remote work have made our homes more important and more complex than ever before.
A spring project launch puts you in control. It allows your designer to anticipate potential delays and work through them with calm and creativity, not crisis mode.
And let’s be honest, designing your home should be exciting, not exhausting. Giving the process the time it deserves means better results, a smoother experience, and a finished space that truly reflects you.
Ready to Make Your Move?
If you’ve been daydreaming about hosting in a space that feels like home (not like a half-finished Pinterest board) this is your sign to get started. Our studio is currently booking new clients for early summer project launches, and spots are limited.
Let’s create a home that welcomes your guests, supports your lifestyle, and looks stunning while doing it. Submit your inquiry today, and let’s make your holiday-ready home a reality—starting now.
