FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I give a free 1 hour design consult, an hour fee is charged depending on the scope of work. I do charge a fee for CAD drawings, and furniture presentations, color selections, lighting selection and project management. I do full service project management overseeing all work being completed in your home. I have sub-contractors and an GC if needed.. Letter of Client:January 21, 2017 To whom it may concern, It is with great pleasure that we provide a reference for Marcia Nease. First, allow us to convey that Marcia is a highly-qualified interior designer with great vision and ability to transform a structure into a home that reflects the ideas and image desired by its owners. Marcia is much more than that, though, as she is also an experienced construction manager and a caring, trustworthy person. Our relationship with Marcia started with a need to furnish our condominium in Naples, Florida which was being completely renovated. She listened to our vision of creating an “edgy” look and developed a comprehensive plan for each room including carpet, drapes, furniture and accessories. She found very unique pieces that contributed to the whole home design flowing together. Along the way, our construction contractor became distracted, and progress as well as quality suffered. Given that we were living in San Francisco during this time, Marcia became our owners’ representative, inspecting the construction process and being our eyes and ears. Her insistence on high standards and knowledge of the building process caused the final construction work to be of a much higher quality. Concurrently with all of this happening, Marcia also completely furnished an apartment which we own in Wheaton, Illinois. She flew from Naples to inspect and ensure that everything was completed and installed as designed. Marcia always exceeded our expectations. She is an excellent designer and construction manager. More importantly, Marcia is a person of high character. She is honest and reliable. We can assure you that you will be in good hands and are confident that Marcia will help create a home for you to your pleasing. We would be most happy to answer any specific questions you might have. Our contact information is noted below. Best regards, Joel & Juliann Thomason
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 26 years of knowledge from working in different positions on projects, designer, project manager, construction manager, and have a strong interior design back ground. My area of expertise- turn key projects to include selection of furnishings, fixtures, window coverings, and accessories.Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose and function. Help select finishes, furniture, furnishings, art works, window treatments, lighting fixtures, plumbing, millwork.. Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to client for approval. Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination. Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items. Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success. Render design ideas in form of paste-ups or drawings.