FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Designstiles has a two hour minimum for design consultation. Consultations are a fixed fee. Full services projects are flat fee for design and hourly for project management.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Every project starts with a consultation. While some client will only need a consultation, others find they require more design help. For clients who need more help, this is our Seven Step Process: PHASE 1 | PROJECT INITIATION Step 1: Consultation with Irene PHASE 2 | DESIGN Step 2: Trade Day This is where we gather our trades to visit your home, measure the space and review the scope of work to develop quotes. Step 3: Concept & Budget Review We have a virtual meeting to show you the concept of the design and review the preliminary budget. Step 4: Presentation Designstiles presents the design complete with CAD drawings, material selections, elevations and 3-D Renderings (when applicable). PHASE 3 | PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Step 5: Ordering & Installation Orders are placed, trades are hired and installations begin. Step 6: Reveal Day This is the exciting moment when it all comes together and you get to see all of your decisions come to life. Step 7: Project Closure & Deficiencies Designstiles reviews the completed space and rectifies any deficiencies. All accounts are reconciled and the client is presented with the project binder.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Irene graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Northridge.