FAQs

You’re in the right place! Whether you have been dreaming about this project for years and have a Pinterest board filled with inspiration or you simply know you need an update but have no ideas, we start with a quick 15 minute call to discuss your needs, my services, and determine if we are a good fit for working together. If the answer is Yes, the next step is our in-person or virtual meet and greet. Start by inquiring here.

The Meet & Greet is where the big dream begins to transform into reality. I will walk through your home with you in-person (or virtually, depending on your location) and we will discuss your needs and priorities for the space. My brain will be turning, my pen will be noting, and you will be taking nice long breaths knowing that this is all possible and you are supported! Within 48 hours of this meeting, you will receive a full design proposal from me including scope of work, proposed timelines, and costs.

During the initial free introductory call we will have an opportunity to discuss design fees. Once we determine that your project is a good fit for the services I am able to offer, we will then schedule our official “Meet & Greet” where I will gather all of the details required to share an estimate for your specific project.

Your Full Service Interior Design Package includes all of the nuts and bolts it requires to take a new build or renovation from concept to completion. That means we start with floor plans and furniture plans, move through design concepting and selections, procurement (placing orders, tracking, and receiving), and final installation. All of this work happens in collaboration with the builder/contractor, architect, and engineer.

Your Interior Architecture and Finish Design Package includes all of the same deliverables as Full Service Interior Design with the exception of furnishings. This package takes from early concepting and space plans to material selections and specifications.

I do offer virtual design and would be happy to support you with your design needs wherever you might be living in the United States. I have two virtual offerings including Virtual Design (a design roadmap created specifically for you to execute upon with your local contractor and team) and Virtual Home Furnishing (concepts, layouts, selections, and order management). You can learn more about these offerings on my Services page.

My favorite thing about working directly with clients is having an opportunity to interpret their vision of a beautiful home and finding the colors, textures, and materials to support that vision coming to life. I like to honor accessibility and usability in design while simultaneously making choices that will elevate the space. I have an affinity for bringing elements of the outdoors in–often choosing surfaces and pieces that have a hint of natural, organic, or artistically crafted character.

In certain cases, we may schedule guided showroom visits or curated vendor appointments for selections such as stone slabs, plumbing fixtures, appliances, or other specialty materials that challenging to confirm with samples or specification sheets alone. Otherwise all other sourcing, selections, procurement, and coordination are handled by our team.

If you are local to the Portland/Vancouver area I can make General Contractor recommendations for you.

After the final selections are made for your project, all design guidelines will be passed to your General Contractor including drawings, visuals, measurements, product details, and skus. I will also schedule a site visit to walk through the space and communicate directly with the General Contractor to ensure all instructions are clearly relayed.

I will order and track your furniture, decorative lighting, and hardware. You or your General Contractor and their subs will be responsible for ordering the additional building materials including hard surfaces (ie. flooring, tile, slabs), plumbing, technical lighting, etc. Spreadsheets with all product details will be provided to you and your General Contractor in advance of placing orders.

I am available to be as involved (or uninvolved) as you want me to be during the construction phase. My time during construction is billed hourly.

You have full access to me and my services throughout your project! I am also a mother of two young boys, so my hours vary. I’m quick to reply and I am available for phone calls, emails, and texts pretty much any day of the week. I’m excited about you and I’m excited about your project! I understand that timing can be sensitive during the design process and will always get back to you with more information and answers as soon as I am able.

Invoices must be paid within 15 days of billing and can be paid by ACH, credit card, Zelle, or personal check.