Key Outcomes
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Key Outcomes
Manor + Woods started as a design firm delivering standard client work. As demand grew, so did expectations around the quality of their deliverables and presentations. After adding a Valatam design assistant, the firm expanded what it could deliver, improved how projects were executed, and raised the overall standard of the business.
About Manor + Woods
Manor + Woods is a residential interior design firm delivering thoughtfully designed spaces with a strong focus on execution and detail. Their work combines creative direction with technical precision, requiring high-quality presentations, drawings, and documentation to guide clients through each project.
Operational Wins
1. Expanded design deliverables
The firm moved from basic mood boards to full presentations, including floor plans and 3D renderings.
2. Introduced new service offerings
With added production capacity, the firm expanded into remodel work, including elevations, tile layouts, and full bathroom builds.
3. Improved project quality and presentation
Client-facing materials became more detailed and structured, improving how projects were communicated.
4. Added process improvement to operations
Their assistant contributed beyond execution by identifying ways to improve workflows and project systems.
5. Built long-term internal capability
The role developed over time into a consistent, reliable part of the team.
Navigating The Challenges
Before adding support, the firm’s output was limited by internal capacity.
Projects were delivered with simpler materials. Expanding into more complex work required time, technical execution, and consistency that the existing team could not fully support. Growth depended on increasing production capacity.
The Path Forward
Manor + Woods partnered with Valatam to add dedicated design and production support. The objective was clear:
- increase production capacity
- improve the quality of deliverables
“She helped us expand into remodel work, including elevations, tile layouts, and full bathroom builds.”
— Kerry Jacobs, Founder of Manor and Woods.
How We Did It
Valatam placed a design assistant who integrated into the firm’s production workflow.
Their remote hire took on technical execution, including drawings, layouts, and presentation materials. This allowed the firm to move beyond basic deliverables and build more complete, structured project outputs.
Over time, the role expanded beyond execution.
Their assistant contributed to process improvements and supported project reviews, helping the firm refine how it operates from one project to the next.
“We went from simple mood boards to full presentations with 2D floor plans and 3D renderings. She completely turned around and elevated our business. We moved from a regular tier to a much more professional, higher-end entity.”
— Kerry Jacobs, Founder of Manor and Woods.
What We Achieved Together
- Expanded the firm’s design capabilities
- Enabled new service offerings in remodel work
- Improved quality and structure of client deliverables
- Strengthened internal processes
- Built a long-term production role within the team
“She proactively identifies process improvements and builds systems for the business. She’s become an integral part of the team.”
— Kerry Jacobs, Founder of Manor and Woods.
Conclusion
Manor + Woods expanded what the business can deliver.
They moved from simpler presentations to more complete, structured outputs. They introduced new services in remodeling work. Internal processes improved, and execution became more consistent across projects.
These changes raised the standard of the business and allowed the firm to operate at a higher level.
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