FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do not have a complicated pricing system. I charge $75 per hour for my interior design services, and after our initial consultation I can give you an estimate of the number of hours your project will require. I work independently of any particular retailer so I can source products from virtually anywhere, and I regularly shop at discount stores and secondhand sources for my clients to maximize their budget.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Interior design projects always start with a phone call to make sure my skills and expertise are a good fit with the client's needs. An in-home consultation comes next, and for this I set aside two hours to tour the client's home, learn more about what is working and not working, and take detailed measurements of their space. I freely share any ideas I have for the design at this initial meeting as well. From there, the process varies depending on the client: I may select paint colors, create 3D floor plans, or work up a complete design plan for their space. I create a custom quote for any services requested beyond the initial consultation. Professional organizing projects work differently because I don't need as much background information from my clients to get started. After the initial phone call, we usually jump right in decluttering and rearranging at the first visit!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a graduate of Syracuse University's nationally recognized interior design program, and I keep my skills fresh with continuing education courses each year. To keep on top of trends and developments within the field I read a variety of design and organizing publications, and I am constantly searching for new product sources and ideas that I can share with my clients.