Welcome again to all the newbies to our blog! Thinking about hiring a designer? This interview took place over a 3 week span, amongst long days and crazy schedules. Below is the second half. Hope you feel the energy and enjoy the ride…
Question: What are some of the things they might want to do before they contact you?
Sue: I actually address that at length in my blog “Pink Pottery”.
Question: After time it’s easy to lose some of the joy, the fun you felt in a home when you first got it. The family gets larger, things age, great ideas don’t seem so great. Would you suggest contacting a designer first rather than go straight to a contractor or architect? (Or maybe a realtor?)
Sue: Yes, contact the designer first, to help you get an overall view of the project. If it is a remodel, the architect is to be the first contact. I currently work for many real estate agents in the area, and I am invited into the home to help prepare it for the market.Question: I’m sure there are stages and questions, levels of consulting you do. From a simple “choose a cohesive color theme throughout the house” or “which couch” to …. What would be the other extreme? Even if they bring in a contractor or architect, should they engage you as well – and would you work thru that process with them?
Sue: My scope of work is from a furniture redesign with existing pieces or color, through tile design, lighting, flooring for new builds. I also decorate many model homes in the area. The parade of homes is always a crazy time for my team.
Question: Where would you like to be – short, medium, long-range goals? Do you have a “Designer” bucket list of things you’d like to do; a list of places you might want to work? (A villa in the south of France; a castle in Scotland for instance?)
Sue: Our youngest child leaves for college in August. My schedule will change drastically as I have always worked hard to be home in the evening, and be available to my family. I am developing a fun virtual design concept that includes a one of a kind shopping experience. I look forward to expanding my design services. I hope to travel a bit, and bring my travel “Treasures” to my clients!
Hope these discussions have helped, and I’d love to talk with you about any project you have in mind. Give me a call! 816.584.1393
And don’t forget, my clients always say “I never would have thought of that!”
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