The initial consultation is an opportunity for us to meet and learn more about how I can assist in creating beautiful, functional living areas in your home. The initial consultation is a mini design-work session - the scope is nailed down, ideas are shared straight away and I will answer as many questions as possible.

We will:

Do a walk through of your place and assess what you would like to change or improve

Discuss must keep items to ensure we capture the things closest to your heart and incorporate them into the design concept

Talk about the best places and areas to invest in

Talk about layout and what would improve the flow and function of your area

Review my design process and fees and share all available options to you

Discuss the next steps in the process if you decide to

Answer all your questions You will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need

I will also share you some examples of our work with you

If there is time available, basic measurements will be taken, otherwise detailed measurements will be taken during the Project Kick off meeting

The initial consultation is usually 1-1.5 hours long.

The consultation is a stand alone service - after the consultation you free to implement these changes on your own or would be happy to assist further at an hourly rate.

As a Benjamin Moore Certified Paint Consultant, we are confident in choosing the right color, finish and type of paint for your project. Choosing the right colors for your home can be daunting, we are here to make that process so much easier!

As certified paint colour consultant we are able to accomplish the result you are looking for, whether you are just updating, renovating or building a new home, we can assist in creating the perfect colour palette for your home.

When doing a paint consultation we take into account your current hardware, finishes and flooring and natural setting. To achieve balance in your color selection, I also apply my 60:30:10 ratio for your room – this means that 60% of the room should be Colour A (primary), 30% should be Colour B (secondary) and Coluor C 10% should be your accent color. We also consider light exposure (whether your home is north or south facing) and use Maria Killam’s colour wheel to help with undertones.

A professional paint consultation will give you fabulous results, while saving you time, money and frustration

This service is available in Nelson, BC and surrounding areas. Further locations will require a travel charge

Paint consultations are generally 1 hour long and includes either an interior or exterior consultation

You will receive a Personalised Paint Package 3-5 days later, which will include your paint palette(s) and we will also indicate which colours should be your primary, secondary and accent colours. As a bonus we will also include the best trim and ceiling colours.

If you prefer a virtual paint consultation then we can assist you with our Online Paint consultation or if you need only some paint guidance you might be interested in purchasing our curated Colour guides

A staging consultation consists of a thorough walk-through of your home - I will give on the spot advice on how to enhance the visual appeal and create an attractive market-ready property that appeals to a wide range of potential buyers.

You can take your own notes during the consultation or for an additional fee we can create a detailed report or action plan summarizing the recommendations made during the consultation. You can then implement these changes on your own or use my services to help you get ready for selling.

I am also a member of CAPS - The Canadian Association of Property Stylists

After our initial consultation, I will provide a written summary of our meeting notes and recommended design direction or proposal going forward.

The initial consultation is designed to be a stand alone service, so there is no pressure to work together going forward - if you would like assistance to implement the design, we would be delighted to assist you!

If you would like help with completing your project, our design proposal will have options on which service(s) would work best for you.

Yes - our discovery call is totally free and a great time to learn more about your project. Our paid consultations are a design work-session - the scope is nailed down and ideas are shared straight away

During a design consultation we also talk about which design approach and service would be best for your project

Option 1 - Full Service Design approach: This premium service includes all the bells and whistles - we do all the design, order everything needed for the project, oversee trades, install everything and do a final reveal.

Option 2 - Designer by your side approach. This service is more of a collaborative approach, where we work together to find you the best design solutions, it is great for clients who want to be more involved in the design process. This service consists of hourly blocks of time during which the client directs us to help with specific needs. This service also includes ordering and managing specific design options. Under this option we also offer Kitchen and Bathroom selection packages.

Option 3 - DIY approach. This service is great for clients who want a more hands on approach to their project, but just need design direction and ideas. The client will be given a design concept, layout and shopping list and they can order products and implement the design plan at their own pace and as their budget allows

Flooring

Kitchen and bathroom selections

Lighting

Paint colour, wall paper, accent walls

Furniture, rugs and decor

Fireplace design

Window treatments

Custom furniture - wood or upholstery

Exterior colour and selections

Shopping trips to flooring, lighting, tile and other shops

Yes, we do! In fact we use our rendering services to help our clients with difficult or expensive decisions. We can even do a 3D walkthrough or video of your new space

Absolutely! I can assist with paint colours, cladding decisions and lighting. I can also do 3d renders to show different colours, finishes and more.

Once we decide to work together on your project, I use a detailed questionnaire to get to know more about you, your family, lifestyle and project wish list. As I love to work with our clients collaboratively, we will keep finding alternatives until our clients are happy with the options and pricing.

Yes, as our business provide design services and products to our clients we do have an agreement which will list the scope of your project, deliverables as well as terms and conditions.

Good question! Your budget is and should always be top of mind. Most of my services are based on my hourly rate. Design hours are billed bi-weekly For additional services a quote will be provided.

We do our best to give a full cost lookout for furniture items, but costs like shipping, storage, installation and other labour costs do occasionally happen. Also, we might order samples from vendors for your project, and these costs will be charged to you

We do our utmost to stay within budget, but sometimes unforeseen events happen. We can then re-evaluation your priorities or divide the project into phases.

Yes, our business model is based on a combination of Design fees and Sourcing & Procuring furniture and decor items for our clients. We use a variety of ‘Trade only’ and retail vendors to source items for your project.

For trade vendors, invoices for furniture and items will come directly from BFI and we require full payment in advance to place the order. All Invoices will be from BFI and not the individual vendor(s). Purchasing items through our trade only and approved retail stores can save our clients on average 10% on the advertised retail prices in stores and online. This discount applies to furniture, rugs, decor & accessories only.

Designers often get preferred rates from vendors. Selling fixtures, finishes and furniture to clients is part of our business model and helps to keep our hourly fee below other professionals. If we qualify for preferred rates with a specific vendor, we are happy to pass on savings to our clients. This applies only to furniture, rugs, decor and accessories and usually can amount to up to 10% of recommended retail prices. Clients must have a signed agreement in place and must be accompanied by BFI on shopping trips to local retail stores or showrooms to qualify for discounts. Our discounts do not apply to flooring, painting or other trade services.

Yes, you can, but if you choose to shop on your own for furniture/accessories/materials – we will not be held responsible for tracking, delivery and storage at our receiver. We will not handle any claims or disputes if items arrive damaged or that don’t work with the overall design aesthetic. We will also not be able to share our usual 10% off recommended retail prices with you.

ll purchases made through BFI will be Invoiced through BFI and this Invoice will serve as your warranty. Vendor invoices will not be provided.

Not at all, for your overall design concept to work, we will source furniture from all vendors including other furniture makers. However there is a great advantage in using Bibby Fine Furniture as we are able to customize your items to the perfect dimensions and we can also pick the perfect wood and stain colours.