The consultation was fine, there really wasn't the exchange of ideas I had hoped. I received an email two days later from Storm Interiors outlining their fees for project oversight...but I don't feel my project warranted the scope, nor budget, of a full time designer. My understanding is Designer's Call, the sister company of Storm Interiors, specialized in giving "high-end design with those with limited budget". I'd call my budget of $15k limited, no doubt. Rather than embracing the challenge of working with a limited budget, I received a short email outlining DC's fees and telling me not to work with the other company or risk mediocrity. They did offer working in a more limited capacity but I didn't feel we were seeing eye to eye on my redesign. I found the tone of the emails condescending. A phone call would have been nice. I did not receive professional advice, space planning ideas (beyond my suggestions) nor color/tile suggestions. I was forwarded a link to a tile manufacturer, that's the extent of the service rendered. Maybe I've been watching too much HG TV but this is not the experience I envisioned.
Description of Work: A design consultation for a bathroom remodel. A designer visited my home and reviewed examples of design directions I liked. My reason for the consultation was to run my ideas by an experienced designer to help with colors and tile selection. I told the designer I was open to suggestions to contractors they had worked with. The designer looked at the bathroom in need of remodeling. The consultation was about one hour. According to the website, the consultation should consist of the following: a) Professional advice b) Space planning ideas c) Wall finishing (paint selection/color palate) The bathroom is small, 45 square feet, and I stated my budget of somewhere around $15,000. I also told the designer I was receiving a bid from another outfit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$250
Jennifer T.
02/2008
5.0
interior designers
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It was an excellent experience and I no doubt am going to use Designers Call again for future home updates. Within 2 weeks of providing pictures and details of what I was looking for, they were at my house with great ideas and already making changes to our home. Simply by just moving furniture and rearranging some existing accessories - our home appeared brand new! I was not looking for a "typical" design service (too expensive) I just needed help to move me in the right direction. They provided excellent choices on items I might want to purchase (I ended up getting most of it!) and provided me with the flexibility to make these decisions on my own time (they will purchase if you would prefer). It was the flexibility I so desired and so appreciated. They are very professional and very up to date in today's trends. They also made excellent use of my existing furniture/accessories which I was nearly ready to part with (not anymore!). Highly recommend - great use of time and money.
Description of Work: Description of Work: I contacted Designers Call as we were looking to get some assistance in "finishing touches" to compliment our home. We needed help with furniture placement, accessories, overall enhancements, and some remodeling. They provided excellent resources for local contractors to assist with the painting, wallpaper, and the fireplace remodel. I simply provided approximately 10 pictures per room with comments on changes we would like to see (for example, I want to keep the sofa but need help with side tables, accessories, and paint). Within two weeks, they came to my house for a 2 hour consultation with not only ideas - but people to actually move the furniture - ON SITE! Within minutes, I was already noticing the change, as well as the benefits. We repainted the majority of the house, wallpapered the kitchen, remodeled two fireplaces, painted cabinets, added storage systems, and purchased accessories - all based on the advice of Designers Call.
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DESIGNERS CALL is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
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Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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No, DESIGNERS CALL does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, DESIGNERS CALL offers emergency services.
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DESIGNERS CALL offers the following services: INTERIOR DECORATING AND DESIGN, SPECIALIZING IS SMALLER SCALE PROJECTS, FINDERS, MEDIATED SHOPPING AND COLOR CONSULTATION.