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a selection of our projects in industries from mutlifamily residential, model homes, common areas, and sales offices, to hospitals and clinics, office parks, schools, and government facilities.
Interior Design for Multifamily and Commercial Properties
Experience, credentials, and strategy at scale.
A Discipline Beyond Residential Design
Scope of Delivery
Color Works develops complete FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) design sets, coordinating with architects licensed in all 50 states when required. We manage projects from early planning through installation, with services that include:
- Planning and Programming – Defining needs, functions, and spatial relationships through schematic design and space planning.
- Design Development – Exploring concepts, producing 3D renderings, and creating layouts, finish schedules, and specifications aligned with brand and code.
- Documentation – Construction drawings, elevations, millwork details, coded FF&E plans, and consultant coordination for seamless execution.
- Procurement and Management – Oversight of selections, vendor partnerships, submittal review, and site visits to ensure quality and compliance.
Scope of Delivery
Color Works develops complete FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) design sets, coordinating with architects licensed in all 50 states when required. We manage projects from early planning through installation, with services that include:
- Planning and Programming – Defining needs, functions, and spatial relationships through schematic design and space planning.
- Design Development – Exploring concepts, producing 3D renderings, and creating layouts, finish schedules, and specifications aligned with brand and code.
- Documentation – Construction drawings, elevations, millwork details, coded FF&E plans, and consultant coordination for seamless execution.
- Procurement and Management – Oversight of selections, vendor partnerships, submittal review, and site visits to ensure quality and compliance.
The Value Beyond Compliance
Meeting standards is the baseline. The true value comes from design that integrates seamlessly with the broader asset strategy:
- Operational Efficiency – Thoughtful layouts that streamline traffic flow, maintenance, and long-term usability.
- Tenant Experience – Spaces that balance durability with comfort, enhancing everyday interactions for residents, guests, and staff.
- Brand Alignment– Interiors that reinforce property identity, from leasing offices to shared amenities, strengthening market perception.
- Future-Ready Investment – Design decisions that minimize long-term costs and keep assets competitive as expectations evolve.
Why Owners and Investors Trust Color Works
For almost two decades, owners, investors, and developers nationwide have relied on Color Works to deliver interiors that withstand daily use, meet the highest professional standards, and add value at both the human and portfolio level.
VIEW OUR COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL DESIGN PROCESS
Our process covers every stage, from initial planning through final installation, working with stamped architects in all 50 states, if needed. Through our interior design process, we address:
Schematic Design
- 3D renderings
- Space planning
- Program development (defining space functions, client needs, and spatial relationships)
- Concept development and exploration of design options
- Space analysis (usage patterns, traffic flow, and functionality)
- Requirements identification (furniture, equipment, ADA compliance, and more)
Design Deliverables
- Conceptual floor plans
- Furniture layouts and specifications
- FF&E schedules and specifications
- Coordination with subcontractors (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and more)
Architectural / Construction Documents
- Virtual 3D renderings
- Room finish schedules
- Reflected ceiling plans and interior elevations
- Custom and millwork details
- Art elevations, FF&E plans, and coded furniture specifications
- Coordination with subcontractors, including signage contractors
Construction Project Management
- In-person site visits
- RFI and submittal review and response
- Shop drawing review
- Oversight of custom element production
FF&E Specification
- Fully coded furniture plans with specifications
- Selection of all furniture, finishes, fabrics, window treatments, artwork, and accessories
Why Owners and Investors Trust Color Works
For almost two decades, owners, investors, and developers nationwide have relied on Color Works to deliver interiors that withstand daily use, meet the highest professional standards, and add value at both the human and portfolio level.
VIEW OUR COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL DESIGN PROCESS
Our process covers every stage, from initial planning through final installation, working with stamped architects in all 50 states, if needed. Through our interior design process, we address:
Schematic Design
- 3D renderings
- Space planning
- Program development (defining space functions, client needs, and spatial relationships)
- Concept development and exploration of design options
- Space analysis (usage patterns, traffic flow, and functionality)
- Requirements identification (furniture, equipment, ADA compliance, and more)
Design Deliverables
- Conceptual floor plans
- Furniture layouts and specifications
- FF&E schedules and specifications
- Coordination with subcontractors (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and more)
Architectural / Construction Documents
- Virtual 3D renderings
- Room finish schedules
- Reflected ceiling plans and interior elevations
- Custom and millwork details
- Art elevations, FF&E plans, and coded furniture specifications
- Coordination with subcontractors, including signage contractors
Construction Project Management
- In-person site visits
- RFI and submittal review and response
- Shop drawing review
- Oversight of custom element production
FF&E Specification
- Fully coded furniture plans with specifications
- Selection of all furniture, finishes, fabrics, window treatments, artwork, and accessories
our interior design portfolio
Colter Park – Model Unit
Phoenix, Arizona
Shawnee Hall
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Testimonials
Know what our clients say about us
Kyle Barger
EVP Construction Mgmt, The Preiss Company
“We have been working with Color Works for the last year & Katie does a great job of putting together exterior paint palettes for our student housing projects. If you are in need of design assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Katie & her team.”
Sheila Sehlhorst
Regional VP, Harbor Group Management Company
“Katie and her team at Color Works have been so incredibly professional and helpful as we navigate through several projects at one time. Katie has mastered communication while working on large projects and has been open to various collaborations sent her way. The team has been willing to pivot every time we have come up with a new idea! We appreciate all the work Katie and team have done and cannot wait to work on our next projects!”
Pierre Cote
Planner, Sheiner Group
“Katie Decker-Erickson and Color Works has been working with Living Well Homes for 5 years now, and we have always been pleased with the service and the results of Katie’s work. She has been our primary color consultant involved in renovating and improving our apartment communities in Arizona and South Carolina. Whether the task at hand is repainting completely the exterior of our apartment buildings, refurnishing and decorating a model apartment or proposing new interior colors for the laundry rooms, Katie has always been able to get the job done efficiently with respect to our objectives and with the tone of the property. Katie understands tight deadlines and makes herself available when we need her.
I do not hesitate to recommend Katie and Color Works as a Color Consultant for all your needs in design and custom color palettes for the interior and exterior of your property.”
Tess Patridge
Property Manager
“The whole team is amazing! We went through a very big renovation and they were all very supportive. I cannot thank them enough for communicating through every step and being an ear when things got tough! Wouldn’t want to go through what we did with out Katie, Katie and Diana! Thank you all!”
Erich Jurges
General Dentist
Tonia Kellogg
Director, Executive Offices at Oklahoma Baptist University
“Several years ago Oklahoma Baptist University was introduced to Katie by a gentleman in our community that was working with her to design the largest interstate highway restaurant/gift shop overpass project in our state. We were looking for someone to assist us with managing and overseeing a high profile signage and artwork project for our campus. She handled the entire project from RFP to installation. All along the way, she worked with us to insure that the results for the main entrance to our campus were exactly what we needed. In addition, Katie has worked with us to update the interior design of some of our existing buildings, as well as new buildings. From paint, to flooring, lighting, sound proofing panels, window coverings, you name it, Katie can do it. Aside from her technical expertise, Katie is an exceptional professional and makes even difficult projects easy.”
Rhonda Powell
Right of Way - Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Wes Rutledge, RA
Architect, Beck Design
Erin Reeb
Regional Manager, Harbor Group
“Color Works is a wonderful company to partner with! They provide exceptional work, great eye for detail and the results are always spot on! Thank you Color Works for nailing it every single time!”
Ready to Elevate Your Property?
Architectural stamping is only the start. With trusted partners in every state, your project benefits from speed, cohesion, and quality at scale. Ready to see what true collaboration delivers?