“I’ve been thinking about making some changes in my house, but I’m not sure where to start.
How does it work, working with an interior designer?”
If you haven’t said that sentence aloud, Gentle Readers, you may have thought it.
I’ve been known to go down a rabbit hole or two with my blog posts, but today it’s back to basics. I thought, “What do people really need to know? How can I help without dragging them through an exhibition of 18th century French wallpaper?” (Which I may still write about, by the way; it was terrific.)
So. This is how we work at Annie Elliott Design.
First, fill out the contact form on our website — even if I already know you ;) That helps you think about your needs, and it tells me what’s top of mind for you.
You and I have a 15-30 minute phone call to discuss your project and how we can work together.
Then we schedule a 2-hour site meeting at your house. You talk to us about what bugs you, what you love, what isn’t working for you, and what special pieces you’d like to keep.
An inspiration meeting via Zoom follows. We show you lots of pictures, ask questions, and listen, listen, listen.
On trade day, our team meets all of our trades at your house (painter, window treatment fabricator, etc.), and while they’re gathering the info they need, the AED team takes photographs, room dimensions, and item dimensions.
And then, the magic happens! We develop your design plan and present it to you. The design includes EVERYTHING we need to create a brand-new space: floor plans, furniture, rugs, lamps, wallpaper, paint colors, window treatments, and yes, even pillows. But the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts: we explain why everything works together.
We take it from there. Once we agree on the design plan, you can relax. We place and track all of the orders and meet the deliveries (as few as possible!) at your home. We also manage the trades, scheduling them and monitoring their work.
Et voilà! You have a gorgeous, brand-new space that serves your needs and makes you happy every single day.
I hope this demystifies the process, Gentle Readers! Please be in touch — and please forward this post to a fellow decorating enthusiast ;)
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