Commercial Design Consulting  ·  Est. 2025

Common
Ground
Studio

The design foundation every great space is built on. From concept through specification — then we hand off, and you build.

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Who we are

We do the groundwork.
You build on it.

Common Ground Studio is a commercial design consultancy built for businesses, healthcare organizations, developers, and the A&D community who need expert design thinking without the overhead of a full in-house team.

We believe the best spaces come from the best conversations. Not from one expert telling you what you need — but from two parties finding what's true together. That's common ground.

We work across every sector where physical environment matters — then hand off a complete, specified foundation your execution team can build from with total confidence.

10+
Years of expertise
All
Sectors served
100%
Remote capable
0
Guesswork delivered
What we offer

Three ways to work
together

01
The Clarity Session
A focused audit of your space — existing or planned. We walk through what's working, what isn't, and exactly what to do about it. You leave with a written plan and a prioritized action list.
$750 – $1,500 per session
02
The Foundation Package
Our flagship offer. Full FF&E specification, concept direction, vendor coordination, and a complete handoff package your team can execute from without coming back to ask questions.
$3,500 – $8,000 per project
03
The Alliance Retainer
Common Ground on call. For A&D firms, developers, and healthcare systems who need a trusted design resource available for overflow, spec support, and strategic guidance on demand.
Monthly retainer — inquire below
How it works

Foundation before
everything

Step one
Find common ground
We start with your vision, your constraints, and your people. Before a single recommendation is made, we understand what this space needs to do.
Step two
Build the knowledge base
Product sourcing, manufacturer specs, lead times, pricing, alternatives. Every decision grounded in real data, not opinion.
Step three
Document every detail
The complete FF&E schedule, cut sheets, budget summary, and concept direction — formatted so anyone on your team can execute from it immediately.
Step four
Hand off with confidence
We deliver the foundation. Your contractors, vendors, and procurement team build on it. No gaps, no guesswork.
Who we serve

Every sector where
space matters

Commercial & Corporate
Office fit-outs, headquarters, workplace design
Healthcare & Institutional
Clinical environments, compliance-aware specification
Hospitality & Retail
Restaurants, hotels, boutique retail environments
Residential & Multifamily
High-end residential, developer spec packages
A&D Community
Overflow FF&E support for architects and designers

"Where every great space begins — with the right conversation, the right expertise, and a shared commitment to getting it right."

Common Ground Studio  ·  Our Promise
Get in touch

Ready to find
common ground?

Tell us about your project. We'll respond within one business day with exactly how we can help — and what you'll walk away with.

info@hellocommonground.com
Iowa City, IA · Serving clients worldwide
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