I start by asking what isn’t working before I ask what you like. Colors and finishes come later. The first real questions are about how you actually use the space: whether you host often, what you already own that has to stay, what’s felt off in homes you’ve lived in before. That’s what keeps the result from turning into a generic showroom look.
You’re involved in key decisions, but you’re not managing the process. Communication is structured from the start: you know what’s happening, what’s coming next, and when I need a decision from you. Options are presented so choosing is straightforward, and your time is respected.
Your home is treated with discretion and respect at every stage. Anyone involved in the project is aligned with that standard, so your space, your time, and your privacy are always handled appropriately.
I take on a limited number of projects at a time, so you get real attention instead of a rotation between a dozen active jobs. You’re also working directly with me on direction and decisions, not handed off to a junior designer once the contract’s signed.
Four stages: a discovery call, a paid on-site consultation, an exploratory phase where we define the real scope and budget before any design starts, then the full design agreement, where the design itself gets developed. Each stage has a clear start and end, so you always know what phase you’re in.
I stay involved in guiding the design and ensuring everything remains aligned with the original direction. Execution is handled by the contractor, while I focus on maintaining clarity and consistency throughout the process.
It starts with a $499 on-site consultation. On every project, an exploratory phase follows, where we define the real scope and budget before design starts. That fee is credited toward the full project. The design fee itself depends on the scope, size and complexity of the work, and nothing moves forward without a clear, upfront agreement. Furniture and materials are budgeted separately and approved by you, line by line, before anything is ordered.
Revisions are a natural part of the process. They’re handled in a structured way so the design stays aligned while the project continues to move forward.
Yes, and many of my clients don’t. Presentations happen over video around your time zone, selections come to you laid out clearly, and deliveries are received and installed without you needing to fly in. You weigh in on the decisions that matter, and I handle the rest. See how it works for second homes.
Most bad experiences come down to scope creep, no one telling you what happens next, or decisions getting made without you. Scope changes here go through a separate agreement instead of getting quietly folded into the original one, and you’ll always know what phase of the process you’re in and what’s needed from you next.
Start by booking a discovery call. From there, we’ll determine if it’s a good fit and move into the on-site consultation to define the direction and next steps.
Yes. Many of my clients are within the LGBTQ+ community, and I understand what it means to want a home that reflects who you actually are, not a generic idea of what a home should look like.
Mostly Fort Lauderdale: Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Victoria Park and Wilton Manors, plus Miami, Miami Beach and the rest of South Florida. I also design second homes for owners who live out of state.
I take on full home renovations, full furnishing and design projects, large-scale remodels, and new construction, from a single room to an entire home.
Ideally, yes. When the design comes first, contractors and vendors price a defined plan instead of their own version of it, so you can compare quotes and you’re not paying to redo things later. Your contractor still runs construction. The design is what keeps everyone working toward the same result.
Budget comes before design. I put together what the room needs with a realistic range for each piece, you adjust it until the numbers feel right, and I design within it. You know roughly what the sofa costs before you ever see one. I leave room for contingency because a few things always shift, and nothing gets ordered without your approval.
No. Pieces go to a receiving warehouse as they arrive, then get delivered and placed together, usually in one install day. You walk into a finished room instead of a hallway of boxes. This matters most for second homes and for condo buildings with strict delivery windows.
Most trade pieces are made to order, so the lead time is a workshop’s calendar, often weeks to months. You get quality and options retail doesn’t offer. When there’s a hard date, like a move-in, I mix in quick-ship pieces for what can’t wait and keep the made-to-order budget for what you sit and sleep on.
