NEW CONSTRUCTION
Design it right the first time.
New construction is a blank canvas—and that’s where we shine. From your very first blueprint to final furnishings, we collaborate with your build team to ensure every detail is aligned with your vision. Think: clean lines, intentional layouts, and timeless materials that will feel fresh for decades.
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Early-stage collaboration with your architect and builder -
Strategic space planning for optimal function and flow
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Tailored finish and fixture selection
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Design oversight through each build milestone
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Material sourcing with long-term durability in mind
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Full furnishing and final styling services available
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General FAQ
An award-winning team of South Florida designers, associates and administrative personnel, Shuster Design Studio is a full-service design company.
A custom luxury home in South Florida typically takes eighteen to thirty months from initial design to move in. That breaks down to roughly four to eight months of design and engineering, two to four months of permitting, and twelve to twenty months of construction, with larger waterfront estates running longer. Coastal sites, impact rated construction, and custom finishes all add time. Shuster Design Studio works alongside architects and builders from the earliest planning stage so interior design decisions are integrated into the build rather than retrofitted, which protects both the schedule and the final result.
Bring design professionals in at the architectural stage, before floor plans are finalized. Early involvement lets the interior layout, lighting plan, millwork, and material selections inform the architecture instead of fighting it, which prevents costly changes later. Decisions about kitchen workflow, closet space, ceiling details, and electrical placement are far easier and cheaper to get right on paper than after framing. Shuster Design Studio regularly collaborates with South Florida architects and builders from day one, ensuring that the home functions and feels exactly as intended once construction is complete.
Interior design fees on new construction are often structured as a percentage of the furnishings and finishes budget, a flat project fee, or an hourly rate, and furnishing a custom luxury home commonly represents ten to thirty percent of the construction budget. Higher end finishes, custom furniture, and imported materials raise that figure. Because new construction allows every element to be specified from the start, budgeting tends to be more predictable than renovation. Shuster Design Studio provides a transparent fee structure and a detailed furnishings budget during the planning phase so clients can make informed decisions throughout the build.
Yes, full service interior design for new construction covers both the design concept and the hands on selection of every finish, fixture, and furnishing. That includes flooring, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, wall treatments, window treatments, and furniture, all coordinated into one cohesive vision. Managing these selections through a single design team keeps the home consistent and prevents the disjointed look that comes from piecemeal choices. Shuster Design Studio guides South Florida homeowners through each selection, balancing beauty, durability in a coastal climate, and the timeless, less is more aesthetic the studio is known for.
Designing for the South Florida coast means specifying materials and systems that withstand humidity, salt air, and intense sun while still looking refined. That includes corrosion resistant hardware and fixtures, performance fabrics, large format porcelain and natural stone suited to the climate, impact rated glazing, and finishes that resist fading and mold. Indoor outdoor flow, natural light, and water views are designed into the plan from the start. Shuster Design Studio applies more than four decades of coastal and waterfront experience so each new home is built to endure the environment as gracefully as it photographs.
Shuster Design Studio works seamlessly with your chosen architect and builder and can also recommend trusted South Florida professionals when a client is still assembling a team. The studio functions as the interior design partner within the larger project, coordinating closely with the architectural and construction teams to keep the vision unified from blueprint to final install. Clear communication between all parties is what keeps a custom build on schedule and on budget. With longstanding relationships across the region’s design and construction community, Shuster Design Studio integrates smoothly into whatever team structure a project requires.
