FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
My mother was a decorator and a great art collector, so I had grown up with design and beautiful pieces. I also knew from a young age that I loved colors, and was always interested in creating palettes. There is something mysterious to me about how color psychologically effects a person. And more than anything, I perceive a large part of my job as being an educator -- a choice or a purchase is is easy when you understand what you are looking at in terms of quality, and how one thing relates to another. But ultimately, I am the student -- because I learn so many interesting things from my clients!
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Don't be put off if a designer asks for more information before offering a quote. It's to everyone's benefit. That way, the designer can be more accurate in assessing the scope of the job, and how much time is needed for resourcing and shopping, drawings if necessary, and the coordination of vendors. The designer is being vigilant.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
If you want to work with a professional Interior Designer, consult one before you start your project. Often consumers go it by themselves, only to discover they are in over their heads! When a designer is called in after the fact, often we have to function as "the clean-up crew" which means we are back-tracking. In essence, that means you will spend more of your hard-earned money than you should be. To do it right, it requires knowing what to focus on first, and building the room from there. And ultimately, you will have the use of a functional room much sooner!