Interior designers serving Columbus, OH
“Sally CaJacob is a tremendous resource to have. I have been comfortable recommending her to all of my clients because I know her professionalism, creative talent, and skill as a decorator can be well utilized as they settle into a new home to make it feel like “their own”. She has also been an asset to clients who have needed her assistance in preparing their homes before they are placed on the market for sale. She has a knack for bringing out the best features of a house and making it shine. Her skills as a decorator are matched by her kindness. She is easy to work with and does a wonderful job of listening to her clients needs, while also inserting decorating ideas they may not have thought of on their own. She is a joy to work with and I endorse her services and that of her company whole heartedly!”
- J. B. – Upper Arlington (Columbus, OH)
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION
By Michelle Jennings Wiebe, President and Principle Designer of Studio M Interior Design
(Article previously posted on Oct 28, 2010 on Decorati.com)
Like any service based industry, interior designers, most often set up meetings with prospective clients to discuss their scope of services with them. This process is most commonly termed a “consultation” and is a great platform for both the client and designer to discuss tastes, fees, timelines, etc. In most instances a prospective client does not want to pay a consultation fee to a designer that they have never worked with before. This scenario puts both the client and the designer in an awkward position. The client is skeptical to pay for a consultation while the designer will not meet unless a fee is paid.
One way that we at Studio M help mitigate this problem is by not charging an initial consultation fee. Most often, clients do not understand the services of an interior designer and must be educated on what “we” as designers can offer them. Like any relationship whether personal or business, a certain level of trust must be established before a genuine relationship can exist. To help this process, we typically schedule the first meeting at the client’s house where our designer can get a good idea of the client’s project and personality. The meeting typically lasts for an hour and provides a great opportunity for both the client and designer to know each other better. This invaluable time also gives our designer the chance to give a thorough description of our services. When properly done, this simple yet effective strategy can help generate business for you and your designers.
About the author: Michelle Jennings Wiebe, ASID, is the President/Principal Designer of the premier interior design firm Studio M Inc., based in Tampa, Florida. Studio M specializes in luxury residential design, but is also well known for their sleek commercial interiors.
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