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Design on the Dirty

Whether you’re down the block or half way around the continent, I laser-focus my creative intuition and design experience to provide a customized plan that will have you wondering why on earth you waited so long. Your design, your way. It’s about time.

The Tryst – When You Need It Quick & Dirty

If you’re looking for the creative spark and are willing to do the leg work yourself, this is the package for you. The meat of the plan is here; I bring the ingenuity, you bring the resourcefulness.

  • Personal, one-on-one phone consultation so I can suss out your style, gain an understanding of who you are and gather all the details I need to thoroughly express your objectives and needs.
  • Digital Inspiration Board illustrating colours and finishes for walls, floors, ceiling and trim as well as sketches and print images to serve as your personal Style File. Elements include suggestions for furniture, accessories, window treatments and lighting (if all elements are required) and ideas for bringing new life to existing furnishings. Think of this as your visual anchor; the reference point for your new space.
  • Detailed to-do list including recommended priorities. This is the juicy part and what you’ll be referring to as you bring your space to life.
  • All elements are delivered digitally via email.

Have a look… mm, yes. Visual goodies.

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Entries, Hallways and Powder Rooms $450*
All other rooms $550*

The Rendezvous – When You Need to Linger

If you need more detailed direction and someone to lean on as you begin your project, I recommend this package. You’ll get everything that’s included in The Tryst as well as a floor plan and complimentary email support. Ah, creative guidance and a little hand-holding. How civilized.

  • Personal, one-on-one phone consultation so I can suss out your style, gain an understanding of who you are and gather all the details I need to thoroughly express your objectives and needs.
  • Digital Inspiration Board illustrating colours and finishes for walls, floors, ceiling and trim as well as sketches and print images to serve as your personal Style File. Elements include suggestions for furniture, accessories, window treatments and lighting (if all elements are required) and ideas for bringing new life to existing furnishings. Think of this as your visual anchor; the reference point for your new space.
  • A detailed floor plan, drawn to scale, highlighting your new furniture arrangement. Perfect for soothing your left-brain anxieties.
  • Detailed to-do list including recommended priorities. This is the juicy part and what you’ll be referring to as you bring your space to life.
  • Complimentary email support for one month while you’re busy executing your design. Hello?! Exactly.
  • All elements are delivered digitally via email.

More visual goodies!

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Entries, Hallways and Powder Rooms $750*
All other rooms $850*

The Liaison – When Nothing But Full-On Will Do

When your visualization skills aren’t the skills you brag about most, The Liaison is everything you’ve been waiting for. By far the most exciting and comprehensive package, this one lets me spin the dial to 11. You’ll receive your very own Design on the Dirty package containing your entire plan and everything you need to bring the visual You to life. Touch definitely encouraged.

  • Personal, one-on-one phone consultation so I can suss out your style, gain an understanding of who you are and gather all the details I need to thoroughly express your objectives and needs.
  • Inspiration Board illustrating colours and finishes for walls, floors, ceiling and trim as well as sketches and print images to serve as your personal Style File. Elements include suggestions for furniture, accessories, window treatments and lighting (if all elements are required) and ideas for bringing new life to existing furnishings. Think of this as your visual anchor; the reference point for your new space.
  • Separate swatch books for both furnishings and finishes including relevant product codes. No more standing in the store aisle wondering what the hell you came for. You’re in, you’re out – no messing around.
  • A detailed floor plan, drawn to scale, highlighting your new furniture arrangement including detailed notes. Perfect for soothing your left-brain anxieties.
  • Resource list highlighting both local and online sources and pricing guidelines. Eliminates the endless errand-running and cuts down on sales-clerk stammer. Mostly.
  • Detailed to-do list including recommended priorities, special instructions and designer tips and tricks to bring out the best of each element. This is the juiciest part and what you’ll be referring to as you bring your space to life.
  • Complimentary email support for six months as you embark on your projects and execute your design. Enough said.
  • All elements are beautifully presented in your customized Design on the Dirty package. This will assist you in visualizing your customized design while better understanding textures and finishes, assist you in your shopping excursions, ensure the elimination of confusion while working with supply and trade professionals and act as your personal reference guide during the execution of your project. Besides, it’s sexy as all hell.

Need a visual teaser? Go on, sneak a peek. You know you want to.

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Entries, Hallways and Powder Rooms $1250*
All other rooms $1450*

* + tax for Canadian residents.

I believe we attract what we need when we need it. So what are you waiting for?

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