Thinking of Hiring an Interior Designer?

If you've never worked with an interior designer before, you're probably wondering what actually happens.

Do we walk in and tell you to replace everything you own? Will we try to convince you to spend a fortune? Will your home stop feeling like...you?

These are questions I hear all the time, especially from homeowners throughout North Idaho who have never hired a designer before. The truth is, working with an interior designer isn't about creating someone else's vision. It's about uncovering yours.

Most People Apologize Before I Even Walk Through the Door

This may surprise you, but one of the most common things I hear during an in-home consultation is, "Please don't judge our house." Sometimes it's, "It's just builder grade," or, "We've lived with it like this for years and just don't know what to do anymore."

I always smile because that's exactly why I'm there.

I'm not walking through your home looking for flaws. I'm looking for possibilities. I want to understand how your family lives, what frustrates you every day, and what would make your home feel more like you. Sometimes the biggest changes have nothing to do with buying expensive furniture. They're simply about seeing your home through fresh eyes.

The First Meeting Is More About Listening Than Decorating

People often expect me to arrive with paint colors and fabric samples. Instead, I ask questions—lots of them.

How do you use the room? Where does everyone naturally gather? What isn't working? What do you love? What absolutely drives you crazy?

Those answers tell me far more than a Pinterest board ever could. Great interior design isn't about following trends. It's about creating spaces that fit the people who live there, and every successful project begins with understanding how you want your home to feel.