Even if you hire a contractor, you will be responsible for researching, choosing, and communicating (preferably in writing) your desires for your flooring, countertops, tile, appliances, cabinetry, electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and finish carpentry items.
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Making these choices involves not only choosing a material like a countertop, but it's also communicating the thickness, the sink mounting, the edge detail, the backsplash, the support for the bar overhang, etc.
Did you know?
flooring, countertops, tile, appliances, cabinetry, wallpaper, lighting, plumbing, mirror, shower enclosures, millwork, doors
I will help you choose your
You have likely worked all your life to get to the point where you can design the custom home you are dreaming of. You should not only get what you want; you should not have to live through a nightmare to get it done. Let’s protect your vision, your schedule, your budget, and your sanity!
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Over the last twenty years, I have developed a system for bringing my clients through all the aesthetic decisions necessary to realize their vision and then documenting those decisions in a way that includes construction details needed by their contractor.
Great interior design is not just
beautiful IT's buildable
Here is an example
of the type of construction details I will make sure you don't miss.
When the flooring material in one room is thicker than the material in the next room you may need to install a transition piece to bridge the gap.
Your contractor may have used a metal transition piece
Or our specification could tell him to use a marble threshold
Installing the wrong transition piece is just one of tens of expensive mistakes that I can help you avoid.
If I save you just one of these headaches you will have easily recouped the cost of this program!
This is for you if
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You are planning to remodel or build your house in the next year.
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You don't have an unlimited budget.
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You want to know the accurate cost before you start construction.
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You don't have unlimited time to get it done.
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You lead a busy life, and can't drop everything to respond to emergencies during construction.
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You like to plan ahead for success.
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You want a distinctive home that represents you.
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You don't want low quality "builder grade" materials.
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You care about the details being done right!
For example...
When a countertop overhangs the cabinets below to make a bar seating area, the overhang needs to be supported by metal brackets.
Your contractor may install visible support brackets
but you may have preferred hidden brackets
Installing the countertop wrong is just one of tens of expensive mistakes that I can help you avoid.
If I save you just one of these headaches you will have easily recouped the cost of this program!
What do we cover?
Space Planning
Kitchen Layout Tutorial
Bathroom Layout Tutorial
Material selection
Choose Your Countertops Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Flooring Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Tile Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Paint & Wallpaper Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Appliances Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Cabinetry Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose & Layout Your Light Fixtures Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Plumbing Fixtures Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Glass & Mirrors Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Millwork & Railings Tutorial & Worksheet
Choose Your Doors & Hardware Tutorial & Worksheet
Plus!
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6 live calls with me and your fellow remodelers.
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Access to a private community group with me and your fellow remodelers.
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My Remodel Resource Guide.
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My Remodel Jump Start Workbook.
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My personal 1:1 review of your finishes. ​
What is the end goal?
At the end of our time together you will have a book full of completed worksheets. You will be able to hand this book to one or multiple general contractors, and know you are receiving a reliable bid for your project.
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Your contractor will tell you that you are the best client they have had, and you will experience a smooth and successful construction process with no budget bombs, and no schedule slides.
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When you arrive in your new home, it will be just as you designed, no surprises, no missed opportunities, no regrets.
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What is the investment?
As an Interior Designer, my services would generally be calculated based on an hourly rate, and my total fees for a project would range from $10,000-$30,000
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But for my founding launch, I will be offering
the six modules + the community + my resource guide + my personal review of your material selections + my workbook for
JUST $2497
Apply for fall 2024
my guarantee
full refund
I'm so confident in this program that if you complete the first module, and feel that program is not going to help you plan your dream home and avoid construction nightmares, I will give you a full refund.
One more example...
It can be very tricky to coordinate your refrigerator size with the cabinets you are ordering from your cabinet supplier. The biggest issue is that refrigerators labeled "cabinet depth" are not actually cabinet depth.
You may intend to have this
and you may end up with this,
but if we plan ahead, I can help you get this
Buying the wrong fridge is just one of tens of expensive mistakes that I can help you avoid.
If I save you just one of these headaches you will have recouped the cost of this program!
Questions?
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How much of a time commitment is required for the program?Each week we will have a live call for about two hours. I would estimate that you may want to spend another two hours a week outside of class finalizing your material choices.
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What if I can't attend one of the live calls?Each call will be recorded so that you can reference it again at any time, and you are free to move through the material at your own pace.
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How long will I have access to the platform with all the videos, downloads, and worksheets?You will have access to the platform for two years! In addition, if I add extra materials or update materials you will always have access to the latest information!
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What materials will be required?You will just need a computer that can access the internet and allow you to attend zoom calls. If you prefer to fill out the worksheets I provide by hand, you may want to print them.
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When and how often will live calls happen?The live portion of the program will take place once a week. Once we have a majority group of participants together I will consider everyone's time zones and choose a day/time.
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How will I access the program?The program is hosted on a dedicated website. I will be sent a login and password. This one location is where all program information can be found and downloaded (other than the community group).
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What if I decide the program is not for me?After the first week, if you decide that the course will not meet your needs, I will grant you a full refund.
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Is there any prerequisites to starting the program?It is not a requirement, but I recommend that you read my Remodel Jumpstart Workbook before the official kick-off of the Specify program. I will send you this workbook as a free bonus when you sign up for the program.