Hommeboys Interiors
Hommeboys Residence

Made with Programa

California, USA2024-06-05

Discover how Hommeboys Interiors integrates Programa into their daily workflow. In our ‘Made with Programa’ feature, they walk us through their process, detailing how Programa enhances their project management, streamlines client communication, and supports their design studio operations.

Hommeboys Interiors Design Studio
Bess Friday Photographer
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Hommeboys Interiors, an award-winning design studio based in Sonoma, California, uses Programa to streamline and simplify their approach to luxury residential and hospitality design.

Founded by Alex Mutter-Rottmayer and Austin Carrier, the studio integrates architecture, interior design, and custom furniture through their in-house millwork atelier, Haus of Hommeboys. With a growing portfolio of complex projects, Hommeboys Interiors relies on Programa to centralize project management, schedules & specifications, improve client communication, and enhance operational efficiency.

“You use Programa so you don't lose your mind...”
Kaila NilesDirector of Creative Operations

“With Programa, we can access everything from anywhere, without needing our own computer or Dropbox. It’s a game-changer when we’re on-site or meeting clients outside the office.”
Austin CarrierPrincipal Designer & Founder

Scheduling with Programa and Client Approvals

Scheduling in Programa has become essential for managing each project’s many layers. Hommeboys organizes schedules by categories such as:

Lighting
Interior Furniture
Tile & Flooring
Wall & Window Treatments
Bathroom Hardware
Plumbing

This setup allows them to specify details for each area, from lighting schedules with in-depth imagery that helps clients visualize each piece, to plumbing schedules with precise specifications. Instead of juggling scattered documents, the team can upload all specs, imagery, supplier attachments directly into Programa, where clients can review, comment, approve, or reject items in real time. This centralized, live scheduling reduces back-and-forth communication and ensures accuracy throughout each project phase.

“We had spreadsheets that were spread across so many different computers and online resources, making updates complicated and messy. With Programa, everything we need is centralized, which makes it easy to track and update in one place.”
Austin CarrierPrincipal Designer & Founder

Streamlined Procurement Management

Programa supports Hommeboys’ extensive procurement tasks, from custom millwork to furniture orders. By tracking each item’s status—from order through delivery—Programa keeps clients informed and reduces time-consuming status inquiries. This level of transparency is essential for Hommeboys’ complex residential and hospitality projects, where precise timing is critical.

“Programa lets clients see which items are ordered, on hold, or delivered, keeping the process transparent and efficient”
Alex Mutter-RottmayerPrincipal Designer & Founder

Budget Tracking for Financial Clarity

Programa’s budget tracking tools give Hommeboys a clear view of costs, organized by room or item type. Before sourcing, they can set budget estimates within each schedule, allowing clients to review and approve spending upfront. This transparency helps avoid unexpected costs and allows Hommeboys to adjust selections to stay within budget.

“Programa’s budget summaries provide clients with a clear financial overview and allow us to manage margins effectively, it’s transparent and keeps everyone aligned.”
Austin CarrierPrincipal Designer & Founder

Hidden Feature for Internal Reviews

The “Hidden” status in Programa lets Hommeboys specify furniture details, from custom pieces to specific materials, without revealing everything to clients until selections are finalized. This feature allows the team to fine-tune designs internally, ensuring that clients only see polished, ready-to-approve options. The ability to keep drafts and complex specs private—like material choices, fasteners, and labor—helps maintain a clean presentation and avoids premature client involvement.

“Being able to hide items until we’re ready to present them keeps everything neat and prevents clients from seeing drafts they don’t need to worry about”
Austin CarrierPrincipal Designer & Founder

Client Dashboard for Transparency and Easy Communication

The Client Dashboard is central to ensuring transparency and smooth communication. Each client or project stakeholder has a link to their dashboard, where they can access schedules, invoices, pinboards, product approvals, and more, all in one place. This self-serve access reduces the need for frequent updates and lets clients stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.

Through Programa’s Product Approvals feature, clients can easily accept, decline, or comment on specific items, such as materials, rugs, or furniture choices, making it easy for Hommeboys to respond with alternatives when needed.

The dashboard also supports custom branding, allowing Hommeboys to include their logo and colors, reinforcing a cohesive brand experience. admin.

“Our clients appreciate that they can log in and see exactly where each item stands without waiting on us to send updates”
Alex Mutter-RottmayerPrincipal Designer & Founder

Centralized Project Management for Cohesion and Control

Programa helps Hommeboys manage all aspects of each project, keeping schedules, client communications, and time-tracking centralized. With around 15 active projects at any time, this organization reduces errors and ensures a streamlined workflow. Programa’s project management tool tracks time on individual tasks aligned with their own custom design phases, making it easy to track time to tasks, log hours, add tasks, links or attachments, and maintain detailed records. This data helps Hommeboys refine their processes and practice, invoice, perform with confidence.

“Programa gives us a clear, consistent view of each project’s status, helping us jump between projects without missing details”
Alex Mutter-RottmayerPrincipal Designer & Founder

Programa’s time-tracking feature further supports accurate billing and reliable time estimates. For projects involving multiple team members, it ensures every hour is accounted for, covering everything from plan revisions to furniture selections.

“Programa’s time tracking keeps our billing organized and transparent, and clients see exactly what they’re paying for”
Kaila NilesDirector of Creative Operations

“Programa’s time tracking keeps our billing organized and transparent, and clients see exactly what they’re paying for”
Austin CarrierPrincipal Designer & Founder

Long-Term Efficiency with Programa

For Hommeboys, Programa is more than a project management or specification tool; it’s a complete platform that keeps projects on track, manages financials, and enables seamless client communication. By centralizing all project data, improving transparency, and reducing manual tasks, Programa lets the Hommeboys team focus on delivering high-quality, functional designs without being bogged down by logistics.

For design studios aiming to enhance efficiency, improve client communication, and streamline project management, Programa is an invaluable platform that keeps teams organized, helps meet deadlines, and lets them focus on creating impactful spaces that serve their clients.