Hello there from snowy NY. Yes, we got even more snow but? at this point when you have nearly a foot on the ground already, what’s another 4 or 5 inches? Spring cannot come soon enough! Winter is for the hawks I mean birds, speaking of hawks……how exciting was that Superbowl?

I could not get over that “sit on the edge of your seat” ending, crazy! The fact that that one play is being considered to be one of if not the worst plays in Superbowl history? no doubt will forever haunt the Seahawks and this from me, not even a football fan:)

Moving onto the business of design, one of my favorite subjects! I have been fortunate to really grow my edesign business and right now am working on four large projects, all are so exciting. From Beverly Hills to Utah and Missouri all the way to Newport, Rhode Island! I love the connections I make and helping people create their dream home whether its a bathroom or doing multiple rooms at once.

I also get a lot of people who write me wanting to know about how it works so think this post is overdue, and I hope it might help explain things a bit and maybe demystify some things about e design. So this is a little about e design, lets call e design 101. A few fast facts-

• There are one of three “plans” available, it all depends on how involved you want to get with the project. Sometimes people are looking for ideas, an? opinion and just a starting point, but most of the time people are looking to delve much deeper and want to actually put an entire room together. And then the most involved? plan includes me extending my trade discounts which is hugely beneficial for anyone looking to start purchasing right away. Finally there are custom packages, for when someone wants to do multiple rooms at one time or a space is not a conventional room, like a living room attached to a music room, etc….
• Who is edesign ideal for? Someone who needs help, is on their computer and comfortable with lots of email exchanges, works great for those who work and don’t have an abundance of time , as this can be done at their convenience 24/7.
• The amount of time working together largely depends on the extent of the project,? most projects take about 2-3 weeks but many involve months of going back and forth. Ordering furniture takes time (often 3 or 4 months) so it can be up to? a full year before a room truly comes together. (or as budget allows)
• It is a very cost effective way to get design help and is much more time efficient, so it’s a great solution for many!
• The core success of e design however is contingent upon a constant flow of communication between me and the client. This is vital. Everything is done via email with pictures, links to products and of course mood boards that I make up to help the client “visualize”.
• The best way to choose who you hire for edesign is to look at their work/taste/style and determine whose is the closest to what you love. Most of,? if not all my clients come to me because they like my aesthetic and chances are they also love blue and white:)

Here are some mood boards to give you an idea of how those work (depending on what plan the client has selected will dictate how involved/specific? they are) They range from putting various fabrics together to showing different vignettes all the way to a completed room with accessories-

So there you have it, a brief synopsis of how edesign works. There is no doubt it is growing by leaps and bounds across the board. I have the great fortune to work with some really wonderful clients who I have continued a relationship with as they work to finish their spaces, it is immensely gratifying and I look forward to sharing more finished spaces with you when they are ready for their “closeup”!

If you have any questions about my edesign services, don’t hesitate to email me at theenchantedhome@gmail.com. You can also click here to learn more about e design and my next e design date that is available.

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