No.

Aside from the fee for design services, the rest of your budget is entirely up to you - there is no minimum you need to spend.  

I don't subscribe to the theory that only the rich deserve the services of a designer or even fantastic personalized service.  

So no matter what your budget is, you can expect your desires & requests to be the most important part of the project.

Is there a minimum budget?

Yes!

I understand that you are an individual, with individual tastes.  

Also, when you work with me, you can have pieces from any and everywhere - not just a specific group of stores or a tiny group of pre-approved vendors.  Do you love vintage?  Great! So do I!  Your project will reflect you and your style.  

Since I don't receive commission on materials or furnishings, you can trust that what I propose for your project is what I think you'll love, and not what I profit most from. 

Will you work with any style?

I'll be there for you!

We will go through as many questions and try as many options as possible during your consultation week. 

But, after final delivery of the project to you, if you ever need a question answered, clarification on an installation note, or sadly, a replacement for something that has been discontinued before you order, I'm available for quick messages, then, too. 

What if I need help after i make my final choices?

You can learn more about this process by downloading the Client Guide for Full-Service Exteriors or Interiors.  

Questions?  Email me!

How does the FULL-SERVICE process work?

Yes.

E-Design is a great way to get your project started, or to select the final materials and colors to finish your project.   

I work on projects from coast to coast in the US - and Canada, too!  

So even if your project is local, the E-Design process is a great way to get the thoughtful design help you need in a quick and affordable way.  

Do you only offer online design services?

If you want to, you absolutely should! 

I love to DIY myself, and have been helping my father with construction & carpentry projects since I was tall enough reach the workbench and hold the end of the tape measure.  

That being said, there are some things that I will always recommend to be contracted out, sometimes for sake of safety, sometimes for the sake of time or complication.   Every project is a little different.  

We'll discuss your needs, skills and level of involvement during your design chat. 

What if i want to DIY?

That's okay, because that is exactly what I'm here for. 

We'll talk about it during the design chat, but I can help you to discover not only what you want, but what will work best for your home.  

I also love to research things on Pinterest, but I know how overwhelming that can get if you're not into pinning.  In that case, I can email you images and color combos specific to your tastes after we talk about your likes and dislikes during the chat. 

What if I don't know what I want?

Yes, and no.

I enjoy specifying quality paints from many vendors, including Farrow & Ball, Behr, Valspar and Benjamin Moore. However, my particular favorite, because they best balance quality, service, color range AND cost, is Sherwin-Williams.  

They've also been the easiest to work with - even way back in design school, when they helped me out as a student working through her first materials library.   

Sherwin-Williams is also a favorite of a lot professional painters, so they are usually willing to use the spec as is and not have another brand re-tinted. Working with a paint your painter loves will get you the best results, every time!

All that being said, I'm going to help you choose the right paint for YOUR project, no matter what brand!

Do you have a favorite paint brand?