This Project:
The Alyx at Echelon Seaport

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As a team, we’re really passionate about what we do, and I think that’s why I love working here. If you’re loving what you’re doing, everything else is going to fall into place.”

–Sharon MacDonald,
Founder

Discover Your Vision and What You Need

Measure, Evaluate, and Create Your Unique Design

 Our Team Expertly Delivers Your Furnished Space

How it Works

  • Discover Your Vision and What You Need
  • Measure, Evaluate, and Create Your Unique Design
  • Expertly Deliver and Assemble Your Furnished Space
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Timeline

1

Partnership

Submit a request via our convenient online forms, review our budget estimate, make a deposit, and sign your contract.

2

Design

We’ll plan everything needed to bring your vision to life. Then your designer will deliver a proposal for approval that includes furniture plans, accessory selections, and final pricing.

3

Delivery

Once the proposal is approved, your furnishings are carefully packed, tracked, and delivered to your community, where they can be fully installed by Model55’s turnkey experts or simply shipped with installation guidelines for your team to assemble.

FAQs

What is a typical project timeline?

A custom turnkey space is ready for showing about 10 weeks after your project kickoff. Approximate times include:

  • Two weeks for design
  • Four to six weeks for delivery of furnishings and consolidation in our warehouse
  • Two weeks for fulfillment and creation of detailed installation plan
  • Two days for delivery, installation, and bringing your model to life!

Keep in mind, adhering to these timelines depends on us receiving necessary feedback and approvals, particularly during the design phase. We like to say that timing is a shared responsibility for all involved, and we do everything in our power to ensure your timeline stays on track.

A Signature Turnkey Kit is ready to be installed in 3-5 weeks after payment is made.

A Design to Ship Kit is ready to be shipped immediately when payment is received and will arrive within 2-3 weeks.

An Exclusively For You Kit will depend on the time it takes for you to approve the design. Once the design is approved, it follows either the Signature Turnkey Kit or the Design to Ship Kit timeline.

Custom common space projects depend on the design and furnishing selection. Your project manager will give you an estimated timeline after your design is approved.

Timelines may differ depending on whether the project is a Custom Turnkey Space, Signature Turnkey Kit, or Designed to Ship Kit.

Where is your team located?
Model55 is headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts. Our logistics teams are on-site to pull product, examine materials, and ensure all items are intact before shipping. But our reach extends far beyond Massachusetts – we deliver and install nationwide and in Canada via our exclusive partner network.
Our company has a national footprint. Can you deliver to all of our properties across the United States?

We sure can. Model55 provides shipping to the entire continental U.S. Our logistical teams work behind the scenes to accomplish each project – no matter where you’re located.

      Does our team have a say in the design and selections?

      Absolutely! You’ll work closely with our team of designers to customize each unit according to your preferences and requirements, your residents, and their lifestyle. You can choose to approve key furnishings and leave the details to us, or you can have full review and approval over every single piece that goes into your model. 

      Since our Designed to Ship Kits are ready to ship immediately after payment, there are no customization options with this selection.

            Is our community responsible for receiving packages and furniture on-site?
            Nope! We receive all orders at our warehouse, where we consolidate them for our white-glove delivery and installation of your model space. The only exception to this is if you choose Design to Ship Kits.
            What is your delivery and installation process like?
            Our process typically takes two days. We aim to create as little disruption as possible while we complete your installation. Our white glove delivery team unpacks and assembles all items and places them according to the design plan. When it’s time to leave the property, they remove all packaging and debris. Then, our local staging partner arrives to manage all the finishing touches, such as artwork and accessory placements.
            What’s required from our team during the design and install process?
            We ask that you provide us with a move-in ready apartment. We require very little aid from your team throughout the design and installation process. We’ll request floor plans and other essential details ahead of time, and there are only two required in-person visits throughout the entire process for custom projects: one for field measurements and one for installation. For Turnkey Kits, we are just on-site to deliver and install, not field measure. We will need an on-site contact to let us into the unit each time, but we take care of everything else!
            Are all costs due up front?

            For custom projects, no, we collect an upfront deposit that’s dependent on the scale of your project. Then we bill you for the rest of the project once your design has been approved. For kits, we collect payment in full at the time of order for shipment to occur immediately since those are pre-designed. 

                          Does Model55 design spaces other than model apartments?
                          Yes! Any space where you can install furniture, we can design it. We design common areas such as bistros, community hair salons, libraries, living rooms, apartment clubhouses, pool decks, etc. We also design leasing centers, sales trailers, hospitality suites, and short-term rentals.
                          We’re in a state that requires Department of Health-approved furniture. Do you offer quick-ship options?

                          Yes, with our Senior Living Resident Room Collections, the furniture is guaranteed to meet all regulatory requirements and includes all necessary items. When you submit a purchase order, the complete collection will arrive at the desired location within a week, and we take care of installation and cleanup.

                                            Do you offer non-custom collection designs that we can choose from?

                                            Yes, we offer pre-designed Signature Turnkey Kits and Design to Ship Kits. We also offer Exclusively For You Kits for companies ordering 10+ annually.

                                            If I like a piece of furniture, can I order it from Model55?
                                            We do not currently ship individual items to consumers. If residents see items from the model that they like, we’re happy to start a conversation about selling fully furnished units. If a community would like to sell models as full turnkey packages to their residents, we welcome discussions on partnering.
                                            Do you offer temporary rental furniture solutions?

                                            All products from Model55 are strictly available for purchase only. Through our extensive experience, we’ve learned that it’s more cost-effective for clients to buy products outright rather than rent them.

                                                                    Where do you purchase your product?

                                                                    We source products from more than 200 vendor partners in the United States and around the world. Our buying team travels to industry markets twice a year to build new relationships and meet potential vendors. We’re always looking for fantastic new partners to work with!

                                                                                              What if something breaks or a product shows up damaged?

                                                                                              Our team inspects every single item for damage at multiple points during receiving, delivery, and installation. We deal with vendors directly and assume the responsibility of obtaining refunds or replacements for any damaged items on your behalf.

                                                                                                                          Can you create a model for under $10,000?

                                                                                                                          It’s important to set an appropriate budget for a quality model, and in today’s market, you can expect to spend at least $10,000 for a studio, $15,000 for a one-bedroom unit, and $20,000 for a two-bedroom unit. However, in short, the answer is yes. We can create a model for you within any budget.

                                                                                                                          The difference between a $15,000 one-bedroom model and a $10,000 one-bedroom model may come down to how full the model feels, the quality of the furniture, the impact of the design, etc. – all things to consider when trying to attract your key buyer.

                                                                                                                          Our team will discuss your goals, your target persona, and your budget. We love to partner long term with companies to help create model budgets and models that represent their brand in the way that supports their marketing and sales teams’ efforts.

                                                                                                                          Although Custom and Signature Turnkey Kits are priced at $10,000 and above, our Designed to Ship Kits start at $6,500.

                                                                                                                          Why should I work with Model55 instead of a local designer?

                                                                                                                          Price: More often than not, Model55 can save you money on the budget that you have set aside for local designers. Our buying power and national footprint allows us to pass our savings down to you. 

                                                                                                                          Expertise: Model55 has been working with senior living and multi-family companies exclusively for over 19 years. We understand your business, your communities’ unique challenges, and your customer. We can help your sales and marketing teams tell your stories. 

                                                                                                                          Speed: Our team is nimble. We are trained to work seamlessly together to execute projects all across the country for companies large and small. 

                                                                                                                          Consistency: With our flat rate design fee, you receive the same high-quality outcome for your investment no matter where your model is located. That means no hourly billing and no regional price variations. 

                                                                                                                          Delivery and installation: Local design firms may offer certain additional services, but it’s unlikely that they’ll have a warehouse to hold inventory, consolidate products, and deliver those products in one shipment. Our team handles all receiving, delivery, and installation so you don’t have to lift a finger. 

                                                                                                                          National reach: While other firms may be able to design and install nearby units, they don’t have structures in place to adequately support clients across the country. Model55 offers nationwide services so that you only have to rely on one design partner instead of many.

                                                                                                                          Project Management: Our client services team acts as an extension of your team – filtering all the necessary noise to get the projects completed. They update you with the pertinent information but handle all the little details from scheduling deliveries, installations, and streamlining billing.

                                                                                                                          Why should I work with Model55 instead of shopping online myself?

                                                                                                                          Designing your space may seem like a fun, creative project, but the reality is that design and installation requires significantly more project management and logistical coordination than most people anticipate. From receiving, tracking, and storing dozens of shipments to unpacking, assembling, installing, and cleaning up, many companies simply don’t have the resources or the bandwidth to tackle it on their own. Not to mention the labor and the time it takes away from your “day job.”

                                                                                                                          When you work with Model55, your model transforms from a complex project into a simple, streamlined process that delivers a turnkey model every time so you get to spend more time focusing on residents.