Entries set the tone for the whole house in about four seconds.
An entry has a job to do before it has a look. Keys, coats, shoes and mail all have to land somewhere, and the room still has to feel like a welcome rather than a utility.
Dining rooms are specified around the table you need, the chairs you can sit in for three hours, lighting at the right height, and enough storage for the things that only come out twice a year.
Wallcovering, mirrors, lighting and art are chosen to carry across both spaces, since in most homes you see one from the other.
1
First impression
What a guest sees, and where coats, keys and shoes go so the entry stays clear.
2
Table and seating
A table sized to the room and chairs you can sit in for a three hour dinner.
3
Wallcovering and trim
Paper, paint and millwork, which is where dining rooms earn their character.
4
Lighting and mirrors
Fixtures hung at the right height, and mirrors placed to move light further in.
A structured, step-by-step process keeps your project moving smoothly, with clear visibility into what comes next. The key milestones are below.
01
Getting to know you
It begins with your inquiry and a discovery call, then a paid in-home consultation, a contract and your design deposit.
02
Getting started
Measure and trade day, followed by floor plans, a mood board and your investment proposal.
03
The fun part
Your design plan and presentation, then procurement and installation.
Clear terms, an honest conversation and a plan that keeps moving, from the first phone call through to installation day.
Time in packages
Design is charged by the hour and billed in pre-paid time packages sized to your scope of work. The minimum package is 20 hours.
Built on collaboration
Your goals and preferences are essential to the way a design plan evolves, because the home has to reflect your personal style.
Your trades or hers
You are welcome to choose your own contractors and trade specialists, or work with the trusted network Leigh Ann has built.
The things homeowners tend to ask before we begin.
Design services are charged by the hour and billed in pre-paid time packages, depending on your scope of work. The minimum package is 20 hours.
I enjoy collaboration and want your home to reflect your personal style. Your input, including project goals and preferences, is essential to the accurate evolution of your design plan.
You are welcome to choose your own contractors and trade specialists. I am also glad to recommend the network I have built and trust, which tends to make for a seamless, high quality experience from start to finish.
Still have questions?Ask Leigh Ann