My goal as an interior designer is to produce a design in my clients home or workplace, that will stand out as individual, beautiful, and exclusive to each client and their needs. Always having a delightful work attitude, my ultimate pleasure is the clients enjoyment of their new design!

Hiring a Designer
When hiring a designer, you should make a list of questions and concerns you have. Ask about how that person plans to stay within your budget, if they have gone to school or have a degree in the services they are offering, list some of their references, etc. After all, this is the person you will be hiring to help you in finding the personal taste and style of your home, basically your new friend!

As a designer I also have a checklist that I go through when entering a new clients home, it is based upon finding the style, flair and personality of the clients, and turning it into your dream design!

Design Services
A La Carte Services
In-home Consultations @ $50 per hour

First in-home consultation:
Measurements are taken of all areas, we will be focusing on discussing functions of the room, color and fabric schemes, soft furnishings and accessories, furniture & style choices, lighting, and any other design dilemmas that are inconveniencing you and your family.

We will then decide which decisions you will move forward with, and sign a contract. After gathering all information, I will then design a scheme that fits the style and function for your home!

In-home consultations may also include:
Installation of art work, mirrors, shelving, window treatments, lighting, etc.
Arrangement and presentation of accessories, and furniture.

Shopping Consultations @ $40 per hour
My advice on what to buy, save client(s) money, so that the client(s) don't choose the wrong pieces for the room. Trips to design show rooms, home décor stores, and wherever we need to go, to find furnishings, lighting, accessories, fabric, paint, etc. I also receive designer discounts at local home décor stores, and wholesale companies I buy through, so I pass those discounts along to you, to save you money!

Custom Wall Treatments and Faux Finishes @ $3 per square foot
These may be anything from antiquing, distressing, glazing, sponging, dry brushing, ragging techniques -to - texture, and pattern painting. This does NOT include regular painting of the walls, trim, etc.

Custom and Handmade Accessories and furnishings.
Each priced differently according to materials, and time spent on each item. Handmade window treatments, pillows, floral arrangements, art work, furniture, and other accessories.

Full and Complete Room Design Services @ $ 5 per square foot
(measurements of floor area only.)

Recommended when most or all services are required!
This includes most A La Carte Services, it does NOT cover custom and handmade accessories and furnishings which are each priced differently, or custom wall and faux finishes @ $3 per sq. ft.

The client(s) will save money using the full and complete room design services.
The price includes all consultations, all sample boards, all shopping consultations, and will receive designer discounts! The designer works with the client(s) until the client(s) are completely satisfied with the room as a whole!

A savings of 50% compared to using A La Carte services for the total room design.

Questions
Have questions regarding a decorating dilemma? Need a helpful tip? I will personally investigate, and help you with situations that arise. Just email me your questions and I will try to answer them in a timely manner. Or if you would like to share your suggestions, thoughts, and stories with me I'd love to hear them!


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