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Posted on July 8th, 2010
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10 REASONS TO HIRE
colours & concepts
FOR ALL YOUR DESIGN RELATED NEEDS
1. Experience – Over 20 years experience in design means having a clear understanding of how to handle a project in a time efficient manner. Long term exposure in design increases product knowledge, vendor familiarity and superior problem solving skills; therefore saving you time and money.
2. Relationship Building – Commitment to customer service and relationship building means that you and people that you refer can expect the highest degree of service and satisfaction. Over the years much of my business has been repeat and referral. Many clients have become friends.
3. Unique ideas – A realtor, with whom I was working, had a property which wasn’t selling. The realtor had staged it herself, when the market was starting to slide. In a hot market it might have sold, however the tide was changing. I suggested they drop the price and sell it as a fixer upper. Then I went in and did a vignette in the front room and placed inspiration pictures in each room to show how the house could look. It sold that weekend.
4. Inspiration – A designer can see inspiration where others may see none. Chances are you, a friend or a client could benefit from a few hours of design consultation. Maybe a room could be “space planned” better or something could be done with existing furnishings to improve the look.
5. Objective – A designer has an objective eye without the same sentimental attachments to some objects as clients may have. However I will work with items that are important to my clients. I often look at existing items that a client may think are not worthy of keeping and repurpose or rejuvenate them. This is good for the client and the environment. Many items can be reused with great results.
6. Investment – Owning a home is a large investment. Protect and increase this investment with great design and home improvements. Returns for kitchen and bath remodels can be significant.
7. Intake – An interior design consultation with colours & concepts will bring out your inner designer. A thorough intake means a home suited to the client’s tastes, budget and lifestyle. We ask lots of questions thereby creating a home that flows with color and style suited to the client. Individuals not schooled in design may err on the timid side or lack confidence to see their own ideas to fruition. A truly functional home should be designed specifically for those who occupy it.
8. Planning – Careful planning goes into every design. It is a key element to a successful project. A well thought out plan takes into consideration budget, space planning, clear design directives and implementation.
9. Credentials – As a certified interior designer and a member of the Interior Design Society, I am a professional who specializes in residential design.
10. Saves Money – Many times colours & concepts can save you money. Our access to resources and suppliers and the fee structure will often save you money. The current hourly fee of $100 is well below the industry standard. We can provide this discounted service because we are home based. The mark-up on product is 30% which in most cases is well below retail. This means better design at affordable prices.