Remodel Planning & Design Sudio
Finally — someone who manages the whole thing.
Beautiful design. Real budget tracking. Contractor coordination that actually happens. Aesthetic Functionality is the remodel planning studio for homeowners who want their project done right — not just designed well.
MBA · 15 Years Operations Leadership · $28M Capital Projects Managed · Licensed Real Estate Background · Delaware & New Jersey
Before You Remodel. There Should Be a Plan.
Most homeowners start with inspiration — a layout that feels close, finishes they love, a general sense of what they want to change. What's often missing isn't vision. It's a plan that actually holds up when contractors, budgets, and real decisions enter the picture.
We begin with how you live — and we build from there.
Every project starts with a functional assessment: how your home moves, where the friction is, and what your renovation needs to achieve before a single wall moves. That clarity is what protects your investment at every stage that follows.
Not just a designer. A project manager, budget owner, and planning authority — all in one.
Led by Michelle Roche — MBA, 15-year operations director, and licensed real estate professional. Independent, accountable, and entirely on your side.
Operations expertise
15 years leading multi-million dollar projects, teams, and budgets at the director level
Financial accountability
MBA-level budget discipline applied to every project — not just the big ones.
Real estate insight
Licensed real estate background means we know which renovations build value and which ones don't.
Our Studio ProcessFour phases. Every decision made before construction begins.
We resolve complexity early — so when construction starts, it moves forward with confidence, not guesswork.
STEP 01 - DISCOVERY & FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENTWe start by understanding how you actually live. Morning routines, circulation patterns, what works in your home and what doesn't. We define renovation goals and establish a realistic scope before any design decisions are made — so every choice that follows is grounded in how your home needs to function, not just how you want it to look..
STEP 02 - LAYOUT RECONFIGURATION & 3D MODELINGWe redesign the spatial relationships in your home and build detailed 3D models so you can see exactly what we're proposing before a single wall moves. This step eliminates the most common and costly renovation mistake: committing to a layout that doesn't work. You approve the plan with confidence — not hope.
STEP 03 - STRUCTURAL COORDINATION & VENDOR MANAGEMENTWhen architectural or structural services are required, we bring in the right licensed professionals and manage those relationships on your behalf. We coordinate contractors, align timelines, and protect the design intent as technical requirements are integrated — so the project that was planned is the project that gets built.
STEP 04 - DESIGN ALIGNMENT & CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHTWe finalize finish selections, document design intent, and stay actively engaged through construction. When decisions get made on site — and they always do — we are there to make sure they support the plan. Your investment is protected from the first consultation to the final walkthrough.
SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUILD IT
Style-forward rendering
See your materials and finishes together — before you commit.
Most homeowners commit to a renovation they've never actually seen.
A contractor's drawing tells you what will be built. It doesn't tell you how it will feel to live in. Whether the kitchen flows the way you imagined. Whether the primary suite feels private or exposed. Whether the layout you approved on paper actually works the way you expected it to.
That's what 3D modeling solves. Before construction begins, we build a detailed visual model of your project — so you can see the space, understand the proportions, and make changes while they're still free. Not after the walls go up.
Layout & spatial overview
An overhead view showing how rooms relate to one another — evaluating circulation, privacy, and flow before a single wall moves.WHY AESTHETIC FUNCTIONALITYThe credentials behind the studio.
$28M
Capital projects managedDirector-level budget accountability across institutions managing tens of millions in construction and operations.
15+
Years operations leadershipDirector roles at Bergen Community College, Erickson Senior Living, and Kendal-Crosslands Communities.
Licensed real estate background
Sold residential properties — which means we know exactly which renovations move buyers and which ones don't. Every recommendation is made with resale value in mind.
MBA
Ramapo College of New JerseyFinancial discipline and strategic thinking applied to every project - regardless of scale.
Fully independent
No financial relationship with any contractor, supplier, or vendor. Our only obligation is to you and the integrity of your project — from first consultation to final walkthrough.
YOUR REMODEL STARTS HERE
Let’s figure out what your project actually needs.
Every project starts with a complimentary planning consultation - no commitment, no press. Just an honest conversation about your home, your goals, and what it will take to get there.
Serving Delaware, New Jersey, and surrounding areas - Remote consultations available