I’ve never worked with a designer before. What can I expect in this process?

First of all, please do not be intimated! Whether you love design or hate it, I am here to help you solve a problem and make your life easier. We will start off by having an initial consultation, after which I will ask you to fill out my New Client Questionnaire. This helps me understand your goals for your home, your overall timeline, as well as your general style preferences. You will then receive my design contract outlining my design fees as well as my process. After signing your contract, I get to work and am in touch weekly (at a minimum) with progress reports and design selections. We will be spending a significant amount of time together - either in person or virtually - as we work through your design needs. For my full service clients, I will be in your home taking measurements, showing you samples of products I have pulled for you, and overseeing the installation of all your orders. For my virtual clients, I will be in touch digitally overseeing your project every step of the way.

How long does a project usually take from start to finish?

Typically when designing an entire room, you can plan on several months from start to finish. Normal lead times for custom furniture, textiles, and other to-the-trade pieces are anywhere from 6-50 weeks. When these timelines are added to the concept, revision and approval phases of my design, an average room usually takes 6-12 months to complete. When renovations are involved, this timeline increases significantly.

Do you have a minimum budget or project size?

No. However, my pricing structure is affected by the size of the project.

Do you charge hourly or do you use a flat fee structure?

This depends on the size and scope of your project. For new construction and bigger renovations I charge a flat fee. For smaller scale design projects I charge an hourly rate. Specifics regarding pricing are offered during the new client onboarding process.

Please describe your virtual design process.

I begin by speaking with my clients about their project and understanding its scope. From my clients, I need measurements of their space and photographs of the room from multiple angles. I typically start with fabrics when designing a space, and so I present my clients with several initial fabric selections to get a sense of their preferences. After this, I can determine the exact tone for the space and will subsequently send a digital mood board including all the items I have selected for the project. Clients are allotted three rounds of edits at no extra charge to ensure that they are completely satisfied with their design. Once the final products for purchase have been selected, I will order, track, and follow up on each piece until it arrives safely to your newly designed room.

How much are your Design Consultation services?

For my Design Consultations, we will work together for a total of 3 hours. The design fee for this package is $900.