FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
No two projects are the same so to quote a standard fee without seeing first the site is not prudent for our firm. It is always based on the Scope of Project and the extent of what is expected from a valuable, experienced design firm. Sometimes we act as general manager and project manager and sometimes as a designer for specification and decoration. Forecasting the amount of time to be spent on a project due to it's extent is considered.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A site visit to the space being considered is critical. How can a designer bid until he or she views the space to even see what they may be working with and if the designer and the client are both a 'fit". Once this visit takes place along with an in-depth discussion of the expected outcome, design aesthetic and overall budget, a design fee can then be given. Patti Johnson Interiors will work with the client to deliver the desired outcome of the client. As a professional, I am hired for my expertise in product knowledge and application and what the current trends are to assist the client in what would work best for their space, the purpose of the space and the people residing in that space.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied Interior Design at Henry Ford College. Ongoing, continuing education is also a must for any professional. I also attend several trade shows a year to stay on top of latest products, many of which I use in my work.