DESIGNERS CALL

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.

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.