Embarking on an interior design journey comes with many questions. We believe in transparency and clear communication throughout our process. Below you'll find answers to the questions we hear most frequently from our clients.
If you don't see your specific question addressed, we welcome you to reach out directly. Every project is unique, and we're happy to provide personalized information about how we can best serve your specific needs.
Yes. We have established relationships with reliable contractors, craftspeople, and tradespeople. For comprehensive design projects, we can recommend qualified professionals, assist with bid review, and coordinate with your chosen team throughout implementation to ensure design integrity.
While we appreciate many design aesthetics, our approach focuses on creating spaces that reflect your personality and lifestyle rather than imposing a signature style. We pride ourselves on versatility and the ability to interpret your vision—whether modern, traditional, eclectic, or anywhere in between.
We primarily serve the Northern Virginia, District of Colombia and Maryland. For projects beyond these regions, we offer e-design (virtual) services or can arrange travel for an additional fee. We evaluate each opportunity individually to ensure we can deliver exceptional results regardless of location.
Absolutely! We believe in creating meaningful spaces that reflect your personal history. When appropriate, we happily incorporate existing pieces that have sentimental value or work well within the new design concept, blending them seamlessly with new selections.
We offer several fee structures depending on project requirements. These include flat fees for defined projects, and hourly rates for consulting services or larger renovations. All fee arrangements are clearly outlined in our proposal before any work begins.
Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. A single room refresh typically takes 6-8 weeks, while a whole home design may require 4-6 months from concept to completion. During our initial consultation, we'll provide a customized timeline tailored to your specific project.
Our process begins with an initial consultation to understand your vision and needs. We then develop a comprehensive design concept, present our ideas, refine based on your feedback, and implement the final design plan. Throughout the project, we maintain clear communication and provide regular updates to ensure your complete satisfaction.
To make our initial consultation most productive, gather inspiration images, note functional requirements, identify pieces you want to keep, set a preliminary budget, and consider your timeline. Also, think about how you use each space and any specific challenges you'd like to address.
Open communication is essential to our process. We encourage honest feedback throughout the project and will never pressure you to accept a design element that doesn't resonate with you. We'll present alternatives until we find solutions that you love and that fulfill the design objectives.
Your level of involvement can be tailored to your preference. Some clients enjoy being hands-on with selections and decisions, while others prefer to approve major concepts and let us handle the details. We adapt our collaboration style to match your desired level of participation.
