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FAQ

Do you have questions about our interior design process or something else? Explore our interior design FAQ to get answers to our most popular questions!

What Services do you offer?
 

I am full-service online interior designer expertly managing the process from concept to a final design. I specialize in residential design projects. If you are building a new home, we will work with you and provide a floor plan.

What spaces can you help me with?

We can help you with both interior or exterior spaces of your home. Below is a list of spaces we can help you with: Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Child Bedrooms, Nurseries, Kitchen, Living room, Dining room, Patio, Deck, Basement, Entryway, Laundry/Mudroom room, etc. Please email us with any additional space inquiries. 

How long will the process take?

Most interior design projects take anywhere from 3–6 months depending on the size, but with our online services it usually only takes about 2-3 weeks. You can expect your first initial idea board ~2-3 business days from our first meeting.

If you are on a tight timeline, I will do everything in my power to complete your room as quickly as possible, but please let me know at the beginning of the process. By scheduling frequent meetings with your designer and making decisions quickly, you can also speed the process along. 

We promise not to take it personally! Please just tell us what you don’t like and why, and we will work with you to fix it at no additional charge. It does take a little extra time at the beginning of the design process to get to know your taste. Design can be an iterative process so feedback is welcome and important.

 

If you are having trouble visualizing the final outcome of your home, we can do photorealistic 3-D renderings. These really let you “try before you buy.”  You can add-on a 3D rendering to your package for an additional $300. 

What is a Quick Interior Design Session?

Sometimes you just need a little assistance or a second opinion to guide your interior design or renovation project. Our Quick design package is perfect if you need a few hours of expert support from interior designers. We can help you from anywhere with our e-design options.

Here are some of the most common design challenges we can help you with during a quick design session:

  • Picking the perfect paint color - for a single room or your entire home. This is our most popular option.

  • Countertop Selection - We can help you pick the right countertop material (e.g. granite, Silestone, concrete).

  • Hardwood Floor Color - Selecting the best hardwood floor color can be tricky. Let us help.

  • A Second Design Opinion - We can give you a second opinion on furniture or fixtures you are thinking about buying from a Brick and Mortar retailer (e.g. Restoration Hardware, Crate and Barrel, Ikea).

  • DiY Project Advice - Getting some help when you are in the middle of a DiY renovation of your kitchen or bathroom and need some design advice.

Do I get a cool 3D rendering like I see on HGTV?

Since we are always trying to be smart with design hours, we typically do not make 3D renderings. A rendering can take 1-2 weeks, while a design board only takes a few hours. It’s typically not a great use of time, especially if the ideas presented were off-base. If a layout or selection doesn’t make sense, please let us know, we can quickly make a 2D computer drawing of how it will look in a space. We find that for clients that are unsure, walking through the design or putting blue tape on walls/floors is the best approach for communicating what to expect, often in conjunction with a design board for general decoration. If you are still having trouble visualizing the final outcome of your home, we can do photorealistic 3-D renderings.  You can add-on a 3D rendering to your package for an additional $300. 

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