Frequently Asked Questions -

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Simply contact us to set up an initial consultation. During this meeting, we will discuss your budget and your design needs. 

We discount our trade savings so that our prices are always below retail costs, creating attractive savings for our clients.

We help guide you to create a lively new look. Your new project will be specially targeted to your demographic profile and positioned to highlight the latest amenities and design trends while helping you stay on schedule and on budget.

We work all over the country and have had projects in more than 15 states and growing. 

Interior design is the process of planning and designing the interior of a building to achieve a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using it. It can involve anything from choosing the right furniture and furnishings to selecting the right paint colors and lighting.

Some of the latest trends in interior design include:

• Sustainability: This trend is all about using eco-friendly materials and practices in home design.
• Personalization: This trend is all about creating a home that is uniquely your own, with a focus on personal style and unique touches.
• Flexibility: This trend is all about creating a home that can adapt to your changing needs, with a focus on modular furniture and multipurpose spaces.
• Technology: This trend is all about incorporating technology into home design, with a focus on smart home devices and voice-activated controls.

The process of working with Design by DuBois typically involves the following steps:

1. Initial consultation: We will meet with you to discuss your needs and goals for the project.
2. Design concept: We will develop a design concept for your space based on your needs and goals.
3. Design development: We will develop detailed plans for your space, including floor plans, elevations, and material selections.
4. Construction: We will oversee the construction of your space, working with contractors and vendors to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
5. Project completion: We will meet with you to review the completed project and answer any questions you may have.

The level of client involvement during the design process varies depending on the project and the client's preferences. Some clients prefer to be involved in every decision, while others prefer to delegate decisions to us as the designer.

We can work with a client's existing furniture and decor, as long as it fits with the overall design vision. However, if the existing pieces do not work with the design plan, we may suggest new furniture and decor.

The duration of an interior design project varies depending on the scope and complexity of the project. A simple room redesign may take a few weeks, while a full home renovation can take several months to a year or more.

We stay current with design trends and styles by attending trade shows and events, reading design blogs and magazines, and networking with other industry professionals. We also draw inspiration from art, fashion, and cultural trends.

We may charge a flat fee, an hourly rate, or a percentage of the total project cost. The fee structure depends on the scope and complexity of the project and our experience and expertise.

We use various techniques to understand our clients' preferences and tastes, such as mood boards, design questionnaires, and style quizzes. We may also ask clients to share inspiration images or photos of spaces they admire.

As interior designers, we can work within a client's budget by selecting materials and furniture that fit within the client's financial constraints. We may also suggest cost-saving alternatives or phased approaches to the project to help keep costs under control.