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The Process

From First Call to Final Reveal

Here is exactly what working with me looks like, step by step. You always know what comes next.

Hallway finished with white board and batten under an "enjoy every moment" sign

How long: Single visit

Step 1: In-home consultation

A free intro chat to make sure we're a fit, then a 60 to 90 minute in-home visit to walk your space and build a clear plan.

Every project starts with a quick intro conversation by phone or message, no charge and no pressure, to make sure we're a good fit. Once we are, we book the in-home visit.

The consultation itself is 60 to 90 minutes in your space. I take measurements, photos, and a lot of notes. We walk through the rooms together and talk about what's working, what isn't, and what you've always wished the space could feel like.

This is where I get to know how you actually live, not just what you think you're supposed to say to a designer. The more honest you are, the better the result.

How long: 2 to 3 weeks

Step 2: Design plan created

Mood board, layout, furniture and decor selections, and a sourcing list with direct shopping links. You see everything before anything is purchased.

I go to work. You get a full design plan: a mood board that captures the direction, a layout showing how the room comes together, color and finish guidance, and a curated product selection with everything from sofas to throw pillows. Every piece is chosen for a reason.

We meet to walk through the plan together. You see everything before a single item is purchased. If something isn't right, we revise, one full revision round is included.

How long: Per project scope

Step 3: Shopping + selections

You shop the curated list at your own pace, or I source and order it for you. Trade vendor access is included either way.

Once you approve the plan, the sourcing happens. With Full Room Design, you get a curated shopping list with direct links and shop at your own pace. With Signature Room Design + Styling, I take it from there, place orders, track shipments, and coordinate vendors.

Either way, you get access to my trade-only vendor relationships, lines and pricing not available in retail stores, which often offsets a meaningful chunk of the design fee.

How long: Final visit

Step 4: Styling + final reveal

Everything gets placed, styled, and accessorized. Then I step back, you walk in. This is the moment.

Everything arrives, gets placed, styled, and accessorized, down to the last throw pillow and stack of books. I'm there for installation day to make sure every piece ends up exactly right. Then I step back, you walk in, and this is the part I love most.

This step is included with Signature Room Design + Styling. With the plan-only tier, you handle the installation at your own pace using the design plan as your guide.

Things People Ask Before We Start

More questions? See the full FAQ

  • The intro conversation is short, free, and completely informal. We trade a few notes about your space, goals, rough budget, and timeline, by phone or message, whichever is easier for you. My main goal is to figure out whether I'm the right fit for your project. There's no pitch and no pressure. If we're a fit, we book the in-home consultation from there.

  • Not much, but a few things help. Take a few photos of the room or rooms you want to address, including the corners and any areas that frustrate you. If you've been collecting inspiration on Pinterest or Instagram, save the link or have it ready to share. Think about your budget range, even a loose one, so we can talk realistically about scope. Most important: be honest about what you don't like. That's more useful than describing what you want.

  • The consultation is a single 60 to 90 minute visit. The design plan typically takes 2 to 3 weeks to build after the consultation. From there, shopping and styling timing depends on scope and on furniture lead times, anywhere from a few weeks for in-stock items to several months for custom pieces. Hourly Shopping & Sourcing turnaround depends on what you need. I'll always give you a realistic estimate, not a best-case scenario.

  • I have accounts with vendors not open to the public. These lines offer more distinctive pieces, and my trade pricing is passed along to you, frequently offsetting a portion of the design fee.

  • My primary focus is residential, but I'm open to small commercial spaces, boutiques, offices, short-term rentals. Reach out and describe your project.

  • Costs vary by scope. At Reid Design: an in-home consultation is $225 for a 60 to 90 minute session. Full Room Design starts at $995 and includes a complete design plan with mood direction, layout, furniture and decor selections, and a sourcing list with direct shopping links. Signature Room Design + Styling starts at $1,795 and adds hands-on shopping, paint color selections, and an in-home styling and final reveal. E-Design starts at $695 if you are outside the area or prefer to install things yourself. Hourly Shopping and Sourcing is $100 per hour, no minimum. Whole-home projects are quoted after the consultation, starting at $2,500.

  • Plainfield, Indianapolis, and the surrounding communities, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Zionsville, Noblesville, Geist, McCordsville, Broad Ripple, and nearby neighborhoods. Homes within about 30 minutes of Plainfield are covered with no travel fee. Further-out homes are welcome too, just with a small travel fee that's quoted upfront.

  • Not at all. I love working with pieces you already own, a room that incorporates meaningful things feels more personal than one that's entirely new. We'll identify what's worth keeping, what can be repurposed, and what genuinely needs to go.

  • Every package includes one full revision round. The thorough consultation up front means major revisions are rare, but the protection is always there. Nothing gets ordered until you give explicit approval.

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Things I notice in every room

  • lighting
  • scale
  • texture
  • balance
  • what’s missing

It’s all in the details.

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