FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge an hourly rate for the time that I spend working for you. This covers all time spent working on your project which includes travel, shopping, materials selection, drawing/layout, in-home presentations, meetings and project management. Product Procurement - Invoiced amount will cover product cost, purchase order preparation and tracking, freight, delivery and inspection, maintenance instructions, and damaged goods resolution. I have trade accounts with many vendors in the industry and I share my trade discounts with my clients so that you pay less than you would at a retail provider. I generally compare prices online to ensure that you get the best price available.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initial in-home consultation is free. During this meeting we will get to know each other and review the scope of your project as well as your budget. This meeting provides an opportunity for you to share with me your ideas and inspirations. It is the time for you to ask all of your questions about our process for working together. I find that often people are unsure about what to expect from a designer and there may be some fear about losing control. This initial meeting is the time for you to bring up any and all of your thoughts about hiring a design professional. I want my clients to be clear that the process is very collaborative because it is important to me that the end result reflects your taste and style and functions for you and your family. After the initial meeting, each job will vary depending on the requirements. I usually measure the spaces that we will be working on so that I can do AutoCAD drawings. In CAD, I will draw furniture layouts, kitchen and bath plans, flooring and tile layouts, lighting plans, plans for built-ins, etc. If the job requires subcontractors, I will bring them in to provide quotes. If you need furnishings, I will make suggestions and provide proposals. When re-modeling, I manage and monitor all of the work and installations to ensure that standards are met.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from The College of New Jersey Associate's Degree in Interior Design from The International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa - Class Salutatorian