What does it mean to have a designer by your side?

We support you, our client, to guide you confidently through your project and help you where you need our consulting services most.

From recommendations in sourcing your final selections and finishes, to custom furniture purchases, we assist you in achieving a cohesive look and well put together design.

With our expertise and knowledge, you can feel confident knowing that you have us by your side to offer solid advice and answer questions relating to any design aspects of your project.

What type of design services are included?

Services may include, but are not limited to:

-In-person meetings and communications with clients -Floor plans and layout ideas;
-Guidance for kitchen and bath design;
-Sourcing and purchasing of items; -Sourcing and selection of finishes & furnishings; -Selecting paint colors;
-Liaising and meeting with trades & vendors; -Reviewing quotes and estimates; -On site appointments and walk-throughs;
-Managing of custom window treatments, picture framing & upholstery orders.

What specific selections can you help us with?

We can assist you in choosing finishes for all areas of your homes' interior such as you kitchen, bathrooms, main living spaces, bedrooms, front foyer, mudroom, laundry room and basement. We also consult on exteriors, including outdoor living spaces

Here is a list with more specific details:

-Siding, brick, garage doors, stone, entry and patio doors -Flooring options such as hardwood, tile and carpeting -Wall Tiles and stone for fireplaces or feature walls -Backsplash & grout recommendations -Countertops & profile selections
-Doors, windows, trim, crown moulding and baseboards
-Millwork details
-Cabinetry finish/ color/ style/ and hardware
-Lighting such as pendants, sconces, chandeliers and lamps
-Paint color for walls, celiling & trim
-Plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets, tubs & shower controls
-All decorative elements and furniture such as case goods, sofas, chairs, ottomans, dining room sets, items for your office, window treatments, upholstery, area rugs, accessories, etc.

What are typical timelines and do you work with us until the job is completed?

It's important to keep the momentum going once you start planning for a decorating or renovation project. There are many moving parts, often with numerous people involved working to strict schedules and tight deadlines.

Once we begin working with you on your project, we like to set up an outlined scope of work for tasks that you specifically need our help with. From there we can establish estimated hours for these design services.

Depending on the scope of work and how much involvement you wish for us to have, we can work with you, side by side until the very end of the project. Alternatively, we can be there for an agreed upon block of hours for design services that you are comfortable investing in for our expertise and then take the project to the finish line on your own.

How much money should we set aside for the investment of your services?

Services start with a minimum block of 10 hours billed at $125/hr. Please note that our initial consultations are billed separately and not included in this fee.

A 100% deposit is due prior to commencing 'Designer By Your Side' services. You will receive monthly invoices for services where we will apply the necessary amount of your retainer when payment is due.

More information related to our terms and conditions for billing is in our contract, which we will review with you prior to commencing services

If more time is required for further services, we will kindly request a further retainer