The Heart of Deana M. Chow Interiors

Deana Chow is a seasoned interior decorator with nearly two decades of experience in the design industry, beginning in 2006. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from The Art Institute of Dallas, Deana M Chow Interiors combines technical expertise with a deep passion for transforming spaces into functional and aesthetically stunning environments. Specializing in interior decorating, furniture selection, and finishing details, Deana M Chow Interiors also excels in home remodeling projects, delivering cohesive designs that reflect the unique personality and needs of each Client.

At Deana M. Chow Interiors, we believe in design that reflects real life—beautiful, functional spaces that work for the way you truly live. Based in North Dallas and proudly serving Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina, and McKinney, we specialize in remodeling and decorating homes with purpose, warmth, and timeless style.

What sets Deana M. Chow Interiors apart is a genuine commitment to collaboration and client satisfaction. We take pride in bringing your vision to life—working closely with you to understand your goals, lifestyle, and how your home needs to function day-to-day. Whether you're refreshing a single room or taking on a full-scale remodel, every project is approached with care, clarity, and attention to detail.

Staying connected to both timeless design principles and current building trends is central to how we work. With a passion for learning and an eye for smart, lasting choices, Deana M. Chow Interiors blends modern techniques with curated, personal style. The result? Spaces that feel current yet enduring—designed to grow with you.

When you work with Deana, you gain a thoughtful, professional partner who listens, guides, and co-creates alongside you. Through a collaborative and client-focused process, we help transform houses into homes where families thrive, routines are supported, and lasting memories are made.

Design That Reflects Real Life — Meet Deana M. Chow, Serving North Dallas

HOW WE WORK

After our initial Discovery Call we like to begin with the Design Consultation, which allows us to get to know you further, your project needs, budget and timeline. With our main goal in focus- elevating your space to enhance your life, we’ll discover which service we offer that best suits your project needs. After the design consultation, we’ll follow up with a- scope of work, proposal including design service options, and letter of agreement. Once approved by the Client we’ll gather further measurements needed or any other project details to begin the design phases.

Virtual/ E Design Services begin with a questionnaire from our website, then follows a consultation and the design process begins. It typically has a quick turn around timeframe and is a budget friendly option.

Deana M Chow Interiors can be retained either by an hourly rate for local consultant services and consultations, or a full project flat rate basis. Virtual design services require a consultation fee and package options are available depending on the project scope of work.

Discovery Call

This is an initial meet and greet and the perfect opportunity to determine if working together will be
a good fit.

Initial Consultation

Discuss scope of work for the project and get to know each other, determine goals, establish a tentative timeline, develop a preliminary budget, review our design process in detail and design agreement and take inventory of existing furniture or items to be used.

Conceptual Design Phase

Proposal & Design Agreement: Our proposal outlines your project to a T- scope of work per your project, project phases, design concept & development, and design agreement acceptance & deposit to begin work.

Site Survey: Detailed measurements and photos per your project

Concept: Mood board(s), floor plan(s), design board(s), materials selections, & estimated budget

Design Development Phase

Trade Day: Meet with the Contractor and tradesmen if required to receive initial bids for any construction.

Source/ Selections/ Drawings: drawings/sketches, materials, fixtures, and furnishings are sourced. A few items may include: Tile, Lighting, Countertops, Cabinetry, Paint colors, Plumbing, Flooring, Furniture, Custom pieces, Window Treatments, and Décor.

Design Presentation: Above items are discussed in detail along with drawings, tear sheets, physical material samples- reaching the most finished product up to this point.

Reselections/ Updated Design: At times reselections will need to be made due to out of stock items/materials, or
maybe changing something up within the design. The overall design will be updated and provided for approval.

Final Design Phase

Final Design Presentation: Any changes necessary have been made, updated, and the final design is approved.

Purchasing: Furniture, art, décor, and any other soft selections will be purchased to style the home, upon receipt of
approval and deposits.

Procurement: Receiving of items ordered, checking the items condition, assembling anything if necessary. An inventory log is kept to update receiving, etc.

Project Management: Walk thru’s with the Contractor and/or Trades will take place to ensure design execution is going as planned. Some solutions will be made or an adjustment to the design plans where needed. Verifying details such as lighting locations, details pertaining to tile, or additional vendors such as upholstery, wallpaper, window treatment workroom will take place.

Installation & Styling

Installation: Depending on size of project- 2-4 day Installation timeframe of Furniture, Accessories, Décor, Window Treatments, and any other finishing details. This includes styling, setting up beds, decorating shelves, cabinets, etc.

Project Wrap Up

Final Walk Thru: We make the final walk thru with the Client to make sure you are completely in love with your new home design. Notes are taken on anything that’ll need resolving on our end or the trades/Contractors end, and coordinate solutions. Any helpful tips or advice is provided pertaining to your new design.

Photos: We’ll schedule a good time to take photos of the final design

Final Payment: Any final invoices will be provided.

Review: Greatly appreciated!