Preparing for your first interior design consultation is an exciting step towards transforming your space. Our goal is to make this process smooth and enjoyable for you. Here’s a detailed guide on what to expect and how to prepare.
Getting Started
Our process is designed to ensure that we fully understand your vision and preferences before diving into the design details. Here are the key steps:
Questionnaire: We'll begin by gathering information about your style, preferences, and vision through a detailed questionnaire. This helps us get a clear understanding of what you want to achieve with your space.
Discovery Call: Next, we'll schedule a 20-minute call to discuss your ideas, goals, and any specific requirements you may have. This call allows us to address any initial questions and set the stage for a productive in-person consultation.
In-Person Consultation
The in-person consultation is a crucial step in our process. Here’s what you can expect:
Review the Space: We will meet for a two-hour session to thoroughly review your space. This hands-on evaluation allows us to understand the unique characteristics of your home and how we can enhance it.
Confirm Scope of Work: We will discuss and confirm the scope of work, ensuring we are aligned on the project’s goals and expectations.
Explore Design Possibilities: Together, we will explore various design possibilities, considering both functionality and aesthetics to create a cohesive plan that reflects your personal style.
What is a Consultation?
A consultation is your opportunity to receive expert advice, guidance, and insights tailored to your specific project. We provide ideas, resources, concepts, and expertise to help you make informed decisions and move forward confidently.
If you aren’t ready to invest in our design packages starting at $1,500, a consultation can be booked as a stand-alone option, which many clients have found helpful.
How to Prepare
Gather inspiration and ideas ahead of time, and allow yourself some time to think about your future space. We encourage you to make a list of questions before our appointment to ensure you are prepared.
What to Expect
Our two-hour consultation is a value-filled time for an exchange of ideas and information. You have an expert in your home, and we want to showcase our expertise in a valuable way to you. Please understand that this is only the first step in a process that includes many stages.
While we can instinctively feel what a room needs, we will also develop that initial concept into something more in the next phase. Design involves considering the space overall and how each element relates to the next. It’s about layering and knowing what works for the space, which requires a thought process and time to develop. This may include drawings, pulling fabric and color swatches together, or creating a concept board to see how elements relate to each other.
What’s Included in the Consultation
The in-home consultation is two hours and includes a summary delivered after the consultation by email. This summary is a PDF document that includes our discussion, thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for your space. For paint color consultations, a PDF document containing the color names, codes, and finish selections will be provided.
What Happens After the Consultation
The next step will be discussed with you during the consultation. Depending on what was discussed and the scope of work, we will then put together a tailored proposal outlining the scope of work and the associated fee for your project.
Ready to Get Started?
Help us get to know you by filling out our inquiry form, and we'll reach out soon with the next steps to book a complimentary 20-minute call to discuss your project.