micro design session

Welcome to the Porch!  We're excited to work with you on your project.

Here, you'll find general background and suggested prep for your upcoming design consultation. 

​This is fairly general and there may be some specifics that do  not apply to you, or that are  not called out here.  We will notify you via email if that is the case.  Either way, this will get the juices flowing for a fun and productive session!

Let's get started...
Nordic Bungalow Lifestyle & Design
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Cultivating contentment & possibility
in a smaller & simpler lifestyle.

​Nodic  |  Seasonal  |  Artful  |  Sustainable


​what is a micro design ?

​Our goal in this consultation is to learn about your lifestyle needs and goals with respect to your home and garden design.  We will work through specific topics & questions in the course of 2 hours so that we can deliver a clear, personalized, and doable design plan for you.  You will also receive a suggested path of steps, in priority order, to take to achieve your lifestyle and design goals.

Think of it as a framework that can guide you through the process.
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The project plan will be in the form of a document that you may keep and refer to and it will be delivered to you within a week or so after our session.  You will have a set of clear guidelines and considerations to use as your guiding principles as you begin to work to your ultimate dream.  Use it as a checklist on your own, or use it as a menu of options to schedule future one-on-one design consultations.  

You tackle the project we layout on your own, or with us by your side.  You decide.

  • Important Note:  A micro-design is a great directional tool and can set a solid base for how to proceed with next steps on your design, but this NOT a full design service where you will end up with a floor plan or design drawing.  We do offer more in-depth design services for you, not to worry, so you could begin with a Micro Design session and then add more in-depth services from there.


Next up...  How Does it Work?
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"Inspiration to create a tailormade home & garden for serene comfort, with time & resources left over to live your passions.”

#contentmentandpossibility

how does it work?

#1  to consider before

We've got some suggestions on what you should consider in advance of your session with The Whiskey Porch.

#2  during your session

A little background on what to expect during your session.

#3  what's next

What to look forward to after your consult session.
Scroll down for all the deets....

To consider before your session

  • Project motivation.
  • Lifestyle priorities.
  • Need to have vs.  the wish list.
  • Floor plan and dimensions.
  • Project limitations.
  • Alternative storage spaces & purging stuff.
  • Design preferences & choices.

Get the full checklist and guidance here:  Before Your Session.

This is really important.  We highly suggest that you download that checklist and ponder some of the items ahead of your consult.
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What passion project would you explore if you realigned your priorities & simplified your lifestyle?
#liveyourpassions

what to expect during your session

  • Questions.  Lots of them.  Prep work is really helpful!
  • Big picture goals & desires.
  • A lot in 2 hours.
  • Lots of notetaking (by me, not you!)
  • Before photos.

Get the full explanations here:  During Your Session.
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Our mission is to share design concepts that foster contentment in a smaller & simpler lifestyle.
#simpleliving

and then what?

After your design consult, here's what you can expect:
  • Design Plan Document.
  • Options for next steps.
  • You decide how to make it all happen from here.  We are here to help too!!
  • After photos & possible website blog feature of your project when it's done.

​Get the full explanations here:  After Your Session.
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Behind-the-Scenes with Chloe Woodruff
Get a sneak peek at her Bungalow Redesign project, right here in Prescott, AZ. 
​And find out what she thinks about her Micro Design sessions.

still have questions?

No problem.  If you are still feeling unsure about anything after perusing this page, don't worry about it.  Just send us a note and we'll get right back to you.  This is going to be a fun & inspiring project -- we want to be sure you're feeling comfortable about what to expect.
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