The Design Consultation & Why you need one
I often get the inevitable ‘oh’ almost always when I tell someone what I do for a living. The world of interior design has been something abstract, something for the Kardashians of the world. To be honest there is a strong majority of us that will never work with a design firm, nor feel the need to. While I will gladly argue thoughtful design in our spaces has such a profound impact that it is essential for the masses, I can accept that some will just not view the expertise we provide as something necessary in their lives. What I refuse to accept and find frustrating is the prospective client who wants to work on a space in their home but writes off working with a professional because of a lack of knowledge. As a professional in the industry I feel it my duty to provide, if nothing else, education surrounding what our industry provides.
I thought it a fine opportunity to give our readers a more detailed look at our most booked service. This year we’ve made it a goal to curate our services menu and make working with our fim as accessible as we can for as many as possible. The first step in this quest was amping up our Consultation and transitioning from merely a meet and greet into something that was fruitful in providing a lasting result for our clients.
Easy Booking at your Convenience
Bookable through our website our clients are able to select a time that works best for them and pay for the consultation in a few easy clicks. Did I mention it can be completed online (so yes, that means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)? After you are booked, one of our design consultants gives you a call! We want to hear all about your upcoming project and your current, or desired aesthetic. Speaking with you about your goals ahead on time enables us to do a bit of homework and arrive at your consultation able to provide the valuable takeaways you are seeking to apply to your project.
we are present, advocating for you and you alone
We spend time In. Your. Space. This is not a remote experience done through emails back and forth. For our firm, design begins as an experience, a feeling. Being face to face with our clients and the spaces we design is invaluable. Any designer can attest, there is no substitute for being present in your space. Trust me, I’ve boarded many planes in my day because of it. Bonus, we are not tied to selling you furnishings from a select brand or store. The world is ours to discover and explore with our clients! That means vintage, thrifted, handmade goodness is completely welcomed.
Bring Samples Selected for You
Depending on your goals for your space we bring paint, flooring, and wall covering samples and suggestions, specifically chosen for you. Unlike the “free consultation” model. Our paid consultations enable our designers to start the design process as soon as we enter your home! We dedicate up to two hours of intense listening to what you would like to see and active discussion in the route to get there. Right from the very start, you are our client and we are dedicated to meeting your goals.
Layout, measurements matter
While we are at your home or place of business, yes we design commercial spaces as well we take measurements of your space and discuss layout and even suggest appropriately sized furniture, a common misstep for someone inexperienced in design. Height, depth and everything in between. Allowing a expert to step in early in your project saves you the struggle of finding that perfect piece only to be disappointed that it is entirely too big for your space.
You get our complete plans, were not holding anything back…really
How do you retain all of this amazing, completely tailored to you and your space, planning? We give it to you. The most positive result after all of this is that there are no strings attached. Throughout our consultation we are completing a spreadsheet that is all yours to keep. You’ll be fully equipped with the tools to execute a thoughtfully designed space from a professional. No guesswork or pressure on you to remember the everything, we’ve got you covered.
The end result of all these goodies being included right from the beginning ensures that no matter the course you take you will know with certainty that the time spent with one of our designers will not be wasted. Whether you are a DIYer ready to tackle that wainscoting yourself, or you are ready to hand over the reigns to our firm to complete, you have everything you need to make a sound decision. A spreadsheet filled with notes, the name of the perfect color and wallpaper, and most importantly the confidence that when we leave your home, You Got This!
What do you find the most challenging when approaching design in your home?