FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
How does the process work? It may vary somewhat depending on the scope of the project but in general we will follow these steps: Client Survey: This is an opportunity for me to learn about you and your family and how you use or would like to use the various spaces in your home. I also get to know about your lifestyle such as whether you are a practicing gourmet cook or someone who uses their oven for storing out of season clothing. You also have a chance to tell me if you have strong design preferences or if you really aren’t sure but need to learn more about design genres. We will also discuss budget at this point to make sure we are all on the same page and that the budget is appropriate to the scope of the project and what you want to accomplish. Image Board Creation: It is important to have a plan. To know what we are aiming to achieve through the design. That plan then drives the decisions we make when choosing furnishings, accessories and art. After our initial consultation and client survey, I create an image board and a written description of the functionality, mood and design aesthetic that I think best reflects your lifestyle and preferences as well as the architecture and location of your home. We then get together to discuss the concept and come to an agreement on the end result we are setting about to achieve. I appreciate many genres of design and love working on everything from classic to uber-contemporary. Floorplan: I will measure all of your rooms and any existing furniture that you want to incorporate into the new design. If your project is new construction, I will work off your architectural prints. I will provide you with a furniture layout for each room that is part of the project. The scale of furniture and art is super integral to the success of the overall design so it is critical to get this right. Procurement of Furnishings, Art and Accessories: Once the plan is established, I will go about obtaining the furnishings, art and accessories for your home. At this stage, you the client can be as involved or uninvolved as you prefer. I have access to “to the trade” showrooms but don’t represent any specific furniture lines. As a result, it makes no difference to me if we find that perfect side table from a high-end manufacturer or score a great deal at HomeGoods or even a flea market. Installation: I will oversee the installation of furnishings, window treatments, accessories and art making sure that everything comes together as planned. When it is all finished I will have your home photographed and we will celebrate!