FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). As a member, I am constantly taking advantage of new opportunities for continued education and professional development for interior design professionals in all practice areas of interior design: Leadership Development, Impact of Design, Practice of Design, and Business of Design. Furthermore, to make sure I am in knowledge of the latest and most-advanced products in the industry, I attend various design markets throughout the country such as High-Point, Las Vegas, and Dallas.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
The most common types of jobs I do for my clients are bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, living room design & layout, and whole-house design.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Working with an interior designer involves some give and take. You will share ideas, and the designer will contribute insights and advice based on his or her talents, knowledge and experience. You will have many details to consider and many decisions to make. Your concept may grow and change as you undergo this process. Take your responsibilities as a client seriously. To avoid disappointment or unwelcome surprises, follow these guidelines: 1.Minimize changes to your plan. Each part of the design will affect the whole. Changes or special requests can require any number of adjustments that will add time and expenses to your project. 2. Consider carefully and make notes before you call your designer. Repeated calls are inefficient, expensive and can slow down progress. Stay flexible. Decide beforehand where you are willing to compromise and where not. 3. Trust your gut. Do not agree to a decision that does not "feel" right to you, no matter how urgent it may seem to be. Take time to request more information, do some research or just reflect. 4. Avoid open-ended requests. Tell the designer up front what you are willing to pay in total for a particular item or service.