Whether it’s a remodel or a renovation, I work with you to create a personalized kitchen or bath that reflects your lifestyle and fits your home. I think outside the box, cover all of the details. I’ll have ideas and answers to questions you didn’t know to ask. See some of Scarlett’s projects here.
*Currently not taking large jobs
“I believe in timeless, honest, and pure design. I stay away from trends. I am obsessed with natural fibers and materials. Quality matters. There are no hard and fast rules in my book; each home is as different as the people inside.
Above all, your home should make you happy and work with the way you live.”
Choosing colors can be overwhelming, and can cost you hours and money by trying to do it yourself. With my help, you’ll be done in an hour or two. I also “see color” in cabinet, carpet, flooring, tile and countertop samples. Let me tie them all together for you so you can feel comfortable going forward in your design or remodel. Testimonials here.
What is the first step to hiring you, how does the first meeting go?
I like to get a little bit of information about you before we meet. What is your home and lifestyle like, what are you hoping to achieve, when, and what is your budget. When we meet it’s important to have a rapport and connection. You need to feel comfortable with me and I with you. I deeply understand that everyone is different – different colors, spaces and landscapes affect everyone differently. What appeals to me might not appeal to you and what appeals to you might not appeal to your significant other. As long as we all understand each other I can visualize and create a space that makes you happy in your home.
Tell me more about how color consulting works.
After a phone consultation to discuss what the client needs, I visit the home with my color kit, which includes fan decks from several paint companies and larger samples. The process usually takes about an hour, but can take up to three, depending on the size of the job and the client. I specify colors and sheen for every surface to be painted. After I leave, the client or the painter will get samples from the paint store and test the colors. I am always available for any follow-up questions. I estimate that about 75% of clients do not test the colors, and it always works out, of course I don’t always recommend this. Please read this post for awesome details.
How do you charge for your work?
Great question. Long answer. For consulting – whether in your home, at the tile or flooring showroom, meeting with your contractor, etc. my fee is $145 per hour. When I work from home on sketches and sourcing, answering emails or urgent texts about very important details in the design process, it’s $125 per hour. Travel time if over 30 minutes is 25%. Do not be afraid – my clients are appreciative that I am there for them at all hours of the day and they sometimes ask me to make sure I’m billing them enough.
What can I do to make the process easier on both of us?
Just be open and honest about what you like and dislike, your budget – communication is key. If you like to do your own sourcing and shopping I can give parameters to guide you. I ask that you run anything by me before you make a purchase you may regret. There are so many details that you may not consider.
What is your favorite part about your job?
I love choosing paint colors, it comes naturally to me, I can see and visualize color. When you let me know how much you love it and it’s changed the whole feel of the room in a great way, that very gratifying. That’s often the beginning to a beautiful design relationship. I love when a client is really excited about every detail, whether I am choosing everything or we are deciding together. I work so differently with every client but I do love when we really mesh and understand each other.
What is your design style?
I create timeless, classic interiors. I wouldn’t call that a style, they can be traditional, transitional or modern. If you want colorful, themed or super trendy I’m not your gal. I like to bring in at least one important piece. I like to bring in something personal to you. I like to bring in one or more interesting objects that spark conversation and make you smile. I’m into texture and soul and quality and beauty and interesting and calm and relaxed and comfortable and special and chic and good design. I’m into quality finishes and pieces, that is not inexpensive, but you won’t want or need to change anything for many years.
Any last thoughts you’d like clients to know?
I must preface by saying I have been blessed, all of my clients are incredible people.