Design Consultancy
Is It The Future of Design?
Instead of hiring a full service interior designer, many people are turning to a design consultancy model. You no longer have to drop tens of thousands on a retainer to work with a designer or commit to a full scale project. Maybe you have a room that you can’t figure out, you need help with a kitchen, or need advice on paint colors and finishes; you can now get help! Many top designers are now offering hourly virtual consults. I personally geek out over this, because I would LOVE to talk to so many of my favorite designers to get their input on my space.
Designer Anna Haines said, “consultancy makes design much more available and allows people to get the expert eye and opinion that any good project needs.” Anna explains working with people through The Expert, “Within an hour, you want to help someone resolve any issues and empower them to go away and infuse their project with the ideas you’ve discussed. Consultancy is all about being as productive and helpful as possible.”
Interior design is being democratized, and it’s welcomed more than ever in this crisis of living we find ourselves in. People can get more bang for their buck and have more control of their budget (big or small). And chipping away at a project in bite sized chunks sound less overwhelming than making a bunch of decisions in a short period of time. I also like the idea of consulting with a designer at different phases of life as needs change to figure out how to make certain spaces work for you in new and different ways. What do y’all think?
Here are this week’s interior finds. . .
1. Faye Plum Cushion Cover 2. Ombrellina Renaissance Rose + Oxblood Table Lamp (love ceramic lamps) 3. Organic gemstone catchall dish 4. Bolster Janis Bordeaux & Pink 5. Jardin Large Dinner Plate 6. Napkin 4 pack 7. Augusta Glass Hazel 8. Sugar Hiccups Wallpaper 9. Meggie Large Dinner Plate 10. Lorcan Wallpaper 11. The Clara Scalloped Wood Mirror 12. Silver Lemon Squeezer Trio Set 13. I Beam Red Marble Side Table
14. Love You More Dessert/Salad Plate 15. The Pen House 16. Pink Poppy Blockprint Pillow 17. Outdoor Pouf Janis Bordeaux & Pink 18. Outdoor Dual Drink Holder 19. Round Jute Placemats, Set of Four 20. Personalized Calligraphy Ceramic Cup 21. Iris Pink Glass Candleholder by Summerill & Bishop 22. Pink Arch Blockprint Tablecloth 23. Floral Dessert Plate 24. Mrs. Alice Handpainted Pink Tulip 25. Chris Loves Julia Woven Basket Planter 26. J'ai Soif Carafe & Glass 27. Rounded Lipstick Heart Ashtray 28. Seagrass Footed Bowl 29. Outdoor Pouf Jackie Bordeaux & Rose
Here are this week’s fashion finds. . .
1. Embroidered Cotton Poplin Kaftan 2. Relaxed Cotton T-Shirt 3. New Soleil Pant in Linen 4. Luna Belted Denim Jacket 5. The Antibes Shirt Eyelet 6. Pariah Diamante Jeans 7. The Petite Lee Handbag 8. Supima Cotton T-Shirt 9. Etienne Oversized Shirt in Lightweight Oxford 10. Pia Ballerina 11. Wren Lace-Trim Shirtdress 12. Garcon Classic Shirt in Eyelet Linen
13. Coverage Pamela Swim 14. Drift One Piece 15. Straw Bucket Hat 16. Jute Bag with Raffia Hand Embroidery 17. Pulsating Heart Bag 18. Raffia Fringe Hat 19. Missoni Headband 20. Tugless Low Leg One Piece 21. Clovelly One Piece 22. Dede One Piece 23. One-Piece Swimsuit with Square Neckline 24. Melissa Possession Cristais Sandals 25. Fish Embroidered Canvas Tote Bag 26. The Perfect Painted Lifeguard Hat
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Current Obsessions
-Love this on Modern Delftware.
-Some fun Milan Design Week Collaborations.
-Jeff Bezos sold his house in Seattle.
-I’m very interested in this new Richmond startup, Henry, that’s a web-based home assessment service. An accessor will walk around your home and take note of 150 factors (fire hazards, air quality, and any other concerns/potential issues). They will then give you an action plan and a list of vendors. Sounds like a great idea to me!
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