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WHY CHOOSE OUR HOURLY CONSULTATION?
Our Hourly Consultation service offers invaluable support for clients navigating design decisions. We offer clarity and guidance on key questions or topics related to your design needs. Clients who have utilized our consultation services report high satisfaction levels, as the insights gained often save them time, money, and stress in their design journeys. Below is a list of the top items where our clients have found the most value in this service.
Pre-Renovation Guidance
Engage with us early in the planning process, before starting your renovation, for the best return on your investment. We’ll collaborate with you, your architect, contractors, and other key professionals on both commercial or residential projects to review proposed designs, discuss lighting options, refine the placement of key elements for optimal circulation and flow, and ensure aesthetic choices align with your desired outcome. Our goal is to enhance both spatial efficiency and the overall beauty and functionality of your space.
Color Consultation
Selecting the right paint color can be daunting. Our expert guidance prevents you from investing in a costly paint job that doesn’t suit your space.
Space Planning and Furniture Layout
Receive practical suggestions for effective space arrangements and optimal furniture placement, focusing on traffic flow and the dimensions of existing pieces to improve aesthetics and functionality.
Art and Decor Placement
Enhance your overall design aesthetic with expert placement of art and decor.
Lighting Design
Recommendations for effective lighting solutions that enhance both mood and functionality.
Finishes and Selections
Get expert assistance in evaluating and selecting finishes, materials, and fixtures. We help you navigate various options, ensuring your choices align with your design vision and functional requirements.
Outdoor Considerations
Discuss the flow and placement of outdoor elements such as decks and stairs, along with strategies to enhance curb appeal.
FAQs
What type of topics can be discussed during an hourly consultation?
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Floor plan layout
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Furniture and home decor selection and placement
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Spatial planning and layout optimization
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Stores and brands to consider
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Surface styling (including textiles, upholstery, and wall finishes)
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Paint/wall treatments
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Drapery/window treatment ideas
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Cabinetry and integrated storage ideas/solutions
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Assistance with selecting the appropriate fixtures, finishes, and hardware
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Tips and guidance on lighting (type, temperature/color, quantity, layout)
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Remodeling strategies/ideas and construction concepts
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Exterior Design: façade recommendations and consultation on outdoor space design and enhancements
Will I be able to discuss my needs before I book my consultation?
We ask that you prepare for this meeting by having all information that you want to review and further discuss ready for when the consultation begins. We will review your design inquiry prior to the consultation. If you have not completed this inquiry, please do so here for residential projects and here for commercial projects.
Will I be able to ask follow-up questions?
We encourage you to prepare a list of questions and topics you wish to cover prior to your consultation to maximize your time and ensure you get all the answers you need. If you require further assistance, you have the option to purchase additional hours for off-site work or schedule another consultation for more one-on-one time with your Designer.
What if I don’t have enough time to address all my questions?
If you find that you don’t have time to get all of your questions answered, we suggest booking another consultation or adding on hours for off-site work to be performed to continue to address items from the initial consultation. If the Designer’s schedule is not full on the same day of your consultation, it may be possible to extend the time of your consultation. If this is possible, you will be billed for the additional hours this same day.
How does Hourly Consulting differ from Full-Service Interior Design?
Full-service interior design entails engaging an interior design firm to completely design and implement your space, typically requiring a substantial budget. Some clients find that starting with the hourly consultation service can help solve ongoing design dilemmas, kick-start their design plans, help them better assess their overall or long-term goals, and provide clarity to determine if they may need to engage in full design services for future.
When am I charged after booking the consultation?
You will be sent an invoice after you schedule your consultation. Typically, this invoice is sent within 48 hours of booking your service and is due upon receipt.
What is your reschedule or cancellation policy?
You can reschedule or cancel your consultation up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Clients are allowed one reschedule and one cancellation per consultation. Any additional reschedules or cancellations will be declined and charged in full. If you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled consultation, you will be charged in full out of respect for your Designer's time and further reschedules will be declined. To reschedule or cancel, please email us at ask@greenowldesign.com.
Can I give the gift of an Hourly Consultation session?
Sometimes, there is nothing more memorable than a gift that gives an experience and can be problem-solving and fun all at the same time. You can purchase an e-gift card for our Hourly Consultation service (for on-site or virtual). The gift recipient will be sent an e-gift card via email that contains a link where they are able to choose their preferred date and time for the consultation, based on the Designer’s availability. Please note that the purchases of a gift card is nonrefundable.
What happens if I am not satisfied with the consultation?
We guarantee that your Designer has the expertise to advise you on interior design topics. However, neither Green Owl Design as a firm nor our Designers individually can guarantee satisfaction with all advice provided or take responsibility for decisions made based on that advice. Therefore, we do not offer refunds based on your satisfaction with the consultation. We take all client feedback seriously, and any complaints will be reviewed thoroughly to determine the appropriate response by Green Owl Design.