Focused design guidance for homeowners who want to lead their own project with expert direction.
Design Consultation
Sometimes you don't need a designer for the whole project. You need someone to tell you why the room isn't working, confirm the tile decision you've been going back and forth on for two months, talk through a floor plan before you sign a contractor bid, or give you a paint direction that's actually specific rather than "something warm and neutral."
That's what a consultation is. Two hours in your home, working through your specific questions, with honest answers and clear direction.
I come prepared. Before we meet, you'll complete a questionnaire about your project and send photos of the spaces you want to discuss; or plans if it's a new build. That preparation is what makes the time useful. Without it, the first thirty minutes goes to orientation instead of design, and you leave with less than you came for.
What we can cover:
Space planning and furniture layout, material and finish selections, paint and color direction, kitchen or bathroom design direction, lighting assessment, evaluating a contractor's proposed changes, whether the renovation you're planning is the one you actually need, what to prioritize if you're selling, what to fix first if you just bought.
How it works:
You submit an inquiry and describe the project. We schedule an in-person visit to your home. I review your questionnaire and photos in advance and arrive with a clear plan for our time. You leave with written notes and specific recommendations within a few days of our session.
Fee: $500. Credited toward residential design or partial services if you move forward within 60 days.
Right for: Homeowners who are confident managing their own project and want expert input on a specific decision. People about to make an expensive finish or furniture purchase who want a second opinion. Anyone who is stuck and needs someone to get them unstuck.
Not right for: Projects that need ongoing design management, full specifications, or procurement. Those are better served by partial services or residential design.
FAQ :
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Absolutely. In-person consultations allow me to evaluate your existing kitchen, assess whether walls should move, and discuss layout options before you engage contractors. This upfront guidance often saves thousands in changes once construction begins.
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Yes. In-person consultations include hands-on furniture arrangement. I measure your space, evaluate what you own, and we physically rearrange pieces to improve flow and function. You see improvements immediately.
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Yes. If you have a contractor proposal, send it to me before the consultation so I can review it in advance. During our in-person session, we'll walk through the scope together, discuss anything that seems unusual or concerning, and evaluate whether the approach aligns with good design practice for your specific space.
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I provide direction on which finishes work together, which investments matter most, and how to create cohesion across rooms. Depending on where your home is in the construction process and how many selections you're facing, I may suggest one consultation at your home or jobsite and a second consultation at an appropriate showroom to select materials together. This focused guidance helps you make confident decisions rather than choosing randomly from overwhelming options.
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A completed questionnaire, which I'll send after we have a brief phone call, and current photos of the spaces you want to discuss. If it's a new build or renovation in planning, plans or drawings work in place of photos. I can't prepare without these, and I won't schedule until I have them. That's not bureaucratic: it's how the two hours become worth your time.
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Yes, and often does. The fee credits toward any other service within 60 days.
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No. The value of a consultation comes from being in the space; understanding the light, the scale, the proportions, the problems that don't show up in photos. In-person only.
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We'll prioritize at the start of the session. I'll ask you at the outset what matters most, and we'll work through it in order. If there's more ground to cover, that's often a signal that partial services is the right fit.
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