Initial Design Consultation
Initial Design Consultation
Let’s get to know each other!
The design consultation will also allow us a chance to see if we are a good fit for your project, before you invest in design fees with us. We will tour your home, discuss your project in more detail, offer some initial design ideas, discuss budget, timeframes, our process and suggested next steps. Since every project is different, the next steps may vary from project to project.
Following the design consultation, we will put together a design fee proposal which will be based on the scope of work discussed. Our initial design consultations are approximately 1.5 hours long.
The in-home design consultation may also be used as a one-time session to solve your design dilemmas. Please select the appropriate option from the menu, as fees vary. DIY Consultations are 1.5 to 2 hours long.
Terms and Conditions
Design consultations are payable in advance of the design consult. If you need to reschedule a booked consultation, we require at least 24 hours notice.Consultations fees are not refundable. DIY Consultations are a maximum of 2 hours long. If you need additional design help beyond the consultation, please consult with us to determine the best additional service for you.
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Designer On Call
Blocks of design time: perfect for those who need more help than our Design Work Sessions can provide, but are not looking for our Comprehensive Design Services.
Looking for help to complete those partially finished design projects? Or do you have loads of design ideas to sort through but don’t know where to start? Our Designer On Call might be just what you need. It is perfect for those who need more help than our Design Work Sessions can provide, but are not looking for our Comprehensive Design Services.
Great for:
Brainstorming sessions
Editing and sorting through your design ideas
Sourcing and selecting accent pieces of furniture
Offering feedback on your furniture selections BEFORE you buy
Helping you to select materials and finishes for your home
Smaller projects such as a foyer or powder room refresh
Accessories shopping and styling
Select from 10, 15 or 20 hour blocks of time.
Mood Board
Setting the tone for the overall aesthetic of your home. Think of it as your style guide when shopping for furniture, so the pieces you find will look great in your home!
If you are armed with a floor plan but not sure what the furniture should look like, we can set the scene for your new space by creating a Mood Board. While the Furniture Layout will show you the items that you will need to purchase, the Mood Board will serve as a style guide for what these items should look like.
What you will get:
A Mood Board in PDF format with all of the items shown on your Furniture Layout including rugs, side tables, lamps, window treatment style direction etc… The Mood Board will convey the general color palette for the room.
1 revision is included
Please Note:
This session is an add-on to our Furniture Layout. Why? Because we’d like to be as specific as possible with the items we are selecting. If your living room has a corner sectional plus a large scaled side chair and ottoman, versus two sofas facing each other, it makes ALL the difference to the furniture items that we select.
Design Work Session
A virtual design session to sort through your design options, address all of your design dilemmas or be your sounding board as you navigate your design decisions.
Do you have a room that you dread walking into, or that has never really been given much design thought? A guest room that is doing double duty as a home office, but doesn’t do a great job of either? Teenagers still sleeping in the room you set up for them as a kid? Use this design session to kickstart your design project, sort through your design options, or gather up all of your design dilemmas and use us as a sounding board.
Good for:
Design advice specific to a room/design issue
Brainstorming
Editing and sorting through your design ideas
If you plan to do your own furniture sourcing, use us as your DIY mentor
Ready to get started?
Step 1 - Click the link below to purchase your Virtual Design Session.
Step 2 - Complete this questionnaire
Step 3 - Send us photos and measurements (email them to design@urbansourcechicago.com)
This session will take place on Zoom. We’ll reach out to you to schedule your design session once we have received your payment and completed questionnaire. To ensure a successful Zoom meeting, please send us photos and measurements at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled work session.
Sessions will last up to 90 minutes.