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How We Are Different

Alexandre Fleuren is a true master Interior Designer with an unsurpassed level of project management. Let her show you how she can refine your vision into a personal, beautiful space.

Since 1992, AF Interiors has offered a wide range of services, from full-service design to initial consultations. Alex is an expert at space planning and complete room design. She designs beautiful spaces and brings them to life through a team of artisans and tradesmen that she has come to love and trust. Alexandre values the client relationship, and the team goal is always to meet the needs and surpass client expectations.

Our Process

Our organized and efficient process allows our clients to relax and look forward to their new space. Alexandre focuses on asking the right questions and genuinely listening.

  1. Initial meeting

    • Client Relationship

  2. Project Scope Definition

    • Client Information & Detailing
    • Scope Detailing & Timeline

  3. Proposal

    • Presentation of Processes
    • Client Onboarding

  4. Design process

    • Site Measure or Site Drawing Programming
    • Drawings & Specifications
    • Sampling & Materials Acquisition
    • AFI Sub Contractor Meetings
    • Room Budgets
    • Story Boards & Item Images
    • Presentation

    Interiors design

    • Client Liaison
    • Review & Revisions
    • Initial Specifications Spreadsheet
    • Integrate Architecture with Furnishings Specifications

  5. Procurement

    • Estimates & Invoicing
    • Purchase Orders
    • Acknowledgments & Tracking
    • Delivery
    • Work Orders for Sub Contractors

    Fixed goods managment

    • Client Liaison
    • Mock Up Approval
    • Final Specifications Spreadsheet
    • Receiving Schedule Management
    • Site Delivery Inspection

  6. Installation

    • Delivery Management
    • Styling & Staging (Design)
    • Hanging Art Installation
    • Integration of Client Goods
    • Presentation
    • Photography

    Fixed goods

    • Client Liaison
    • Weekly Updates for GC & Client
    • GC Work Orders
    • Sub Contractor Site Management
    • Timeline Management Integrating Goods with Installers
    • Punch List Inspection

Our Team

Alex structured our team specifically to meet clients’ needs. Each team member was purposefully chosen to maintain our quality standards, provide efficient work flow, and expertly and swiftly solve problems. They are vital to Alex’s creative process and successful client stories.

  • AlexandreFleuren

    Owner, Lead Designer

    Alex is a graduate of UGA and received a mastery achievement in faux finishes early in her career. She is passionate about people and loves creating spaces that serve her clients well. Alex and her husband, Ed, have been married and living in Charleston for over 30 years. They spend their spare time boating, biking, and hanging out with their children and friends.

  • HollyTeipel

    Design Assistant

    Originally from Minnesota, Holly relocated to Charleston after falling in love with the historic architecture. She assists Alex on all phases of the design process. Her favorite tasks are drafting floor plans and drawing elevations for projects in AutoCAD. Drafting reminds Holly of her after work hobby- playing video games!

  • Mary AnnCarpenter

    Soft Goods Specialist

    Mary Ann is our ‘Soft Goods Specialist’. She handles all our custom fabrication including window treatments, custom bedding, upholstery, cushions, and pillows. Originally from New York, Mary Ann has been a designer/project manager in the industry for over 20 years.

  • TadFleuren

    Installations Coordinator

    From receiving to installation, Tad is the man with a plan. He has worked for the company since he could read a tape measure and now is our in-house expert installer.