Typically, with a discussion of your budget, the scope of the project (is this a whole house or one room) and what you are trying to achieve. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a huge budget to start with, our  designers are willing to come up with a master plan which can then be implemented as your budget allows. Our designers also do consultations, where they work with existing furnishings and accessories, arranging them in new ways, adding a few new pieces to create a new look with minimal expenditures.

If you just need selection of a few paint colors, our designers are happy to consult with you on an hourly basis, with a 2 hour minimum, since very little can be accomplished in less time than 2 hours.

How do you convey your ideas to your designer?

One of the best ways is to tear out pictures from various home magazines and explain what you like about each. Maybe it is a color, a feeling of casualness, formality, the style of a furniture piece or a window treatment. The more clues you can give your designer as to your lifestyle, your likes and dislikes, the easier, less time consuming, and less expensive the design process will be. Be as honest as possible, considering such factors as pets, children, travel, and the type of entertaining you do.