{"id":5199,"date":"2014-04-12T13:30:42","date_gmt":"2014-04-12T13:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/?p=5199"},"modified":"2014-04-12T13:51:03","modified_gmt":"2014-04-12T13:51:03","slug":"ease-e-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/12\/ease-e-design\/","title":{"rendered":"The ease of e-design&#8230;&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/unnamed7-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-5104\" alt=\"rp_unnamed7-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x150.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/unnamed7-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hi there, happy Saturday morning to you&#8230;&#8230; today was the first day in what seems like years that I was able to fling open my windows and hear the birds chirp&#8230;what a great way to start a morning!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This is a short post (for me at least) but I have started doing a lot of e design and must say I really do love it&#8230;it is so gratifying to help someone realize a dream room or just give them a direction to work towards. Many times people are just looking for a concept so that they can start working towards finishing a space, but sometimes they want to execute and get busy right then and there, whatever the objective is&#8230;&#8230;..e design is a fast moving, efficient, affordable way to approach design and a superb? idea for those who love &#8220;instant gratification&#8221;!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The success largely depends on rapid fire exchanges of emails back and forth over the period of at least a few weeks. I generally allow 3 weeks for most jobs, unless its unusually small or large. I have a large network of resources at my fingertips so e-design is a great way to get a lot of information\/choices out to the consumer instantly.? I get a lot of inquires as to how it works and many questions. Here are a few of the most common questions, then a few recent e-design boards.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>How long does it take?<\/em><\/strong> The vast majority of e design jobs wrap up within 3 weeks. However many continue off and on long after, I will still get (and be available for) questions and opinions on things as their room comes together<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong> <\/em>It starts at $250 and runs up to $750. I also do custom packages for projects that involve multiple rooms\/unusual spaces.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>I am not much of an emailer<\/strong><strong>&#8230;will it be hard to make e design work?<\/strong> <\/em>Yes! It will be nearly impossible, as it is done 100% via email, no phone calls. Only take this on if you are comfortable emailing and on your computer often!<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>How do you work with a budget?<\/strong><\/em> Everyone&#8217;s situation is different, for some they are on a very tight\/limited budget whereas for others not so much, this is established from the start so anything shown is well within your budget, what &#8216;s the point of looking at something you cannot afford!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>What can I expect to get done?<\/em><\/strong> Everything..from flooring suggestions, paint, fabrics, furniture, wallpaper, lighting, accessories, styling, etc&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Do I pass on discounts?<\/em><\/strong> Yep, this might be the best part! Under certain e design plans, I pass on my designer discount to you the consumer (it can be substantial and result in a big savings)!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So that&#8217;s it in a nutshell. All e design jobs involve mood boards, some as few as 1-2 and others as many as 8 or more. Below are a few recent ones&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5200\" alt=\"OB-heddermanliving room\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room-1024x635.jpg\" width=\"1084\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room-168x104.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room-351x217.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room-547x339.jpg 547w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-heddermanliving-room.jpg 1256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a current project, redoing a family room to reflect a lighter airier feeling with touches of blues and using her own rug<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-FOYER.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5201\" alt=\"OB-ASHELY-FOYER\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-FOYER-1024x639.jpg\" width=\"1091\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-FOYER-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-FOYER-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-FOYER-168x104.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-FOYER-351x219.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-FOYER-547x341.jpg 547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This was a small foyer option showing different chairs and lamps&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5208\" alt=\"OB-meredithfabricssnapshot\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot-1024x597.jpg\" width=\"1109\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot-168x97.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot-351x204.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot-547x319.jpg 547w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-meredithfabricssnapshot.jpg 1087w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This was a fabric board showing combinations of different fabrics in the blues and incorporating checks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-jaynestanversion.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5202\" alt=\"OB-jaynestanversion\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-jaynestanversion.jpg\" width=\"890\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-jaynestanversion.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-jaynestanversion-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-jaynestanversion-168x109.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-jaynestanversion-351x229.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-jaynestanversion-547x357.jpg 547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/MERLINEOB-baker.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5203\" alt=\"MERLINEOB-baker\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/MERLINEOB-baker-1024x588.jpg\" width=\"1109\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/MERLINEOB-baker-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/MERLINEOB-baker-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/MERLINEOB-baker-168x96.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/MERLINEOB-baker-351x201.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/MERLINEOB-baker-547x314.jpg 547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This was a design concept for someone who bought a small apt. in Chicago<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5205\" alt=\"OB-ASHELY UPDATED PAINTS\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS-1024x518.jpg\" width=\"1064\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS-1024x518.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS-168x85.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS-351x177.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS-547x277.jpg 547w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ASHELY-UPDATED-PAINTS.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Paint options<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5206\" alt=\"OB-Sofa with pillows2\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2-1024x597.jpg\" width=\"1086\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2-168x98.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2-351x204.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2-547x319.jpg 547w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-Sofa-with-pillows2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One sofa showing different pillow combinations<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5207\" alt=\"OB-ashlaaeyliving1\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1-1024x538.jpg\" width=\"1124\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1-168x88.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1-351x184.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1-547x287.jpg 547w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-ashlaaeyliving1.jpg 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Showing colors coming together&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5231\" alt=\"OB-elizasnapshot\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot.jpg\" width=\"1372\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot.jpg 1372w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot-168x88.jpg 168w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot-351x183.jpg 351w, https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/OB-elizasnapshot-547x286.jpg 547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1372px) 100vw, 1372px\" \/><\/a>This was a fun room&#8230;.(since I do not have girls), this was for a 13 year old who loves Paris and pink, but her mom wanted something still sophisticated that she could grow into (with a limited budget, we maximized the look)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It is truly enjoyable, gratifying (and validating) to see choices eventually get? laid out on a mood board, then you know what needs to be tweaked or edited. The process is indeed a collaborative effort, which is what makes each one of them so unique.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I am taking e design jobs for the week of April. 24th as of right now, so if you have any interest please contact me at theenchantedhome@gmail.com. Thanks for stopping in, wishing you? a wonderful and hopefully enjoyable spring day and weekend!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Do not forget to enter the drawing for $600 worth of customized skin care from <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/2014\/04\/say-hello-newest-sponsor-avery-graham.html?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=say-hello-newest-sponsor-avery-graham\">Avery Graham!<\/a> Its a major giveaway, winner will be announced on Wednesday! <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/2014\/04\/say-hello-newest-sponsor-avery-graham.html?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=say-hello-newest-sponsor-avery-graham\">Click here to enter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Also no longer taking pictures for Pet Love, I have far surpassed the 60 picture quota&#8230;its going to be a tough competition, cannot wait!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/unnamed7-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-5104\" alt=\"rp_unnamed7-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x150.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/unnamed7-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x1501-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there, happy Saturday morning to you&#8230;&#8230; today was the first day in what seems like years that I was able to fling open my windows and hear the birds chirp&#8230;what a great way to start a morning! This is a short post (for me at least) but I have started doing a lot of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[1136],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5199"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5199"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5242,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5199\/revisions\/5242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}