tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post8079995942536904548..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Reality Check: What does it cost to furnish a room?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-51520028390319246182013-05-21T04:55:48.044-04:002013-05-21T04:55:48.044-04:00Thank for this informative post because I am think...Thank for this informative post because I am thinking about to hire an interior designer for furnishing my living room. But, when I heard about the prices, they are very high. But, I think that your post will be a help definitely. Help me to sort out this problem, as well. So, thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.newlotsfurniture.com" rel="nofollow">Buy furniture in ny</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-330014746485284452013-03-26T22:28:18.362-04:002013-03-26T22:28:18.362-04:00Thanks for your post I will refer to it.
It is the...Thanks for your post I will refer to it.<br />It is the same deal in Australia, I and other reputable designers will squeeze as much and as best quality I can into the budget I am given. Its hard to talk about money but it's important.<br />I've just blogged a budget breakdown on a medium to high bedroom on http://journeyhomeliving.blogspot.com.au/ <br />in case you are interested. Thanks again. Nadine Neilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621806011320144571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-91021428839136620252012-09-20T01:58:11.494-04:002012-09-20T01:58:11.494-04:00It looks so inviting and comfortable. Thanks for s...It looks so inviting and comfortable. Thanks for sharing those lovely photos. Wish to have that sofa on my <a href="http://www.alveoland.com.ph/The-columns-legazpi-village.php" rel="nofollow"><b>makati condominiums</b></a>. :)arrielle_phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550330650350819478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-81700064737727262032011-09-17T19:50:59.616-04:002011-09-17T19:50:59.616-04:00Lauren,
I have come back to this post again and a...Lauren,<br /><br />I have come back to this post again and again, and I think it's about time I left a comment to say thank you! <br /><br />I have such a hard time explaining to people that miracles can't always happen. I love how you word it-- "for that amount, you're not going to be happy with what you get." <br /><br />I wish I could make this post required reading for some of my clients!<br /><br />Marissa<br />www.roost-home.blogspot.comMarissa Waddellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328246759769363813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-26976882406939832752011-07-27T13:53:59.660-04:002011-07-27T13:53:59.660-04:00I feel like the decorating gods answered my prayer...I feel like the decorating gods answered my prayers by finding this post. I have my first real client and I was lost on how to discuss budget. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an helful post post!<br /><br />lavitapetite.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39136519297143738032011-07-27T13:53:58.613-04:002011-07-27T13:53:58.613-04:00I feel like the decorating gods answered my prayer...I feel like the decorating gods answered my prayers by finding this post. I have my first real client and I was lost on how to discuss budget. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an helful post post!<br /><br />lavitapetite.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-59549934847110669272011-05-01T15:01:58.102-04:002011-05-01T15:01:58.102-04:00Nice blog.i m very delighted to know about the bud...Nice blog.i m very delighted to know about the budget.its very informative and useful post. thanks lot for sharing.<br />link for home decor and wall decor items<br />http://www.decor-collection.comdianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271656944413007151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-43846653000780320222011-05-01T13:01:22.910-04:002011-05-01T13:01:22.910-04:00Just came across this post and I love it! Money i...Just came across this post and I love it! Money is never comfortable to talk about, but very important for putting together a cohesive plan. Thank you so much for writing about it and putting it so tangibly.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840414235914976065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-44032648286641054672011-02-21T20:53:22.766-05:002011-02-21T20:53:22.766-05:00You have a very beautiful room. I love this place....You have a very beautiful room. I love this place.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.avidaland.com/properties_home.php" rel="nofollow">Philippines properties</a>paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685684526790404796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-39600846415101100602011-01-08T19:28:14.545-05:002011-01-08T19:28:14.545-05:00Thanks for this post. I had always wondered about ...Thanks for this post. I had always wondered about how much it would cost to hire a decorator and what I could expect to get from the experience. I'm enlightened!Carrie @ Hazardous Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578831218273627158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-70470215215809644882010-12-24T07:00:15.589-05:002010-12-24T07:00:15.589-05:00Catching up on the blogs...this is a great post. ...Catching up on the blogs...this is a great post. I remember when I refreshed my living room a few years ago, and I was so thrilled to have a 10,000 budget - I was not replacing any upholstery or rugs. The designer I hired was very honest with me and said that we would not be able to do much on that budget - mainly because we needed to replace the window treatments, and window treatments are SO expensive! We ended up spending 15,000, which mainly went towards the window treatments, the new coffee table, art on the wall, and a new mirror for the adjacent front hall.<br /><br />On my new house, I wish I had quadruple the budget, but with all of the cost associated with building the house, I am going to have to take it in phases. My designer is going to spec everything for the main floor, and provide finish guidance for the basement and second floor. She begins with a budget for each room, based on the items that the client already has, and evaluating the items that a client needs. It is truly amazing to see how everything adds up!!!! The window treatments in particular - they add so much to a room, both in the look and the cost.<br /><br />One other interesting thing to note - when she does a proposal for a piece of furniture, she includes all of the associated costs (shipping and her upcharge). She will break it down if I request it, but she says that clients are often shocked by the shipping charges and will decide against an item because of the shipping, which she says is usually 15% of the cost. She thinks that it works better to just present a flat number - and I must admit, I agree. It is easier for me to agree to a number without getting all wrapped up in how it breaks down.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-84439946390986821162010-12-16T14:24:16.129-05:002010-12-16T14:24:16.129-05:00Love this post! As we designers know, you get wha...Love this post! As we designers know, you get what you pay for (most of the time). Whether you pay with money, time, effort, elbow grease, research, etc...you generally get what you pay for.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />LeighaLeighahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402823468965797979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-5474428856931539722010-12-16T12:43:22.903-05:002010-12-16T12:43:22.903-05:00Hi! I'm a new follower and came over from Col...Hi! I'm a new follower and came over from Colour Me Happy--what a fantastic post. It's so important that our clients understand that we truly want them to have the best they can afford. Great post!!<br />abbyAbby M. Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168961928940996211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13655835908900582822010-12-14T06:45:09.069-05:002010-12-14T06:45:09.069-05:00In this case, I typically recommend that we create...<i>In this case, I typically recommend that we create an entire plan that the client will be happy with that he or she can then implement in stages to offset the costs.</i><br /><br />Excellent idea, and it leaves the chance of a lucky find open. Who knows, they might find that Renoir on Craigslist.Lazy Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417141746817369210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-66405537460679456252010-12-13T21:27:14.070-05:002010-12-13T21:27:14.070-05:00Love this post Lauren. I came here by way of Maria...Love this post Lauren. I came here by way of Maria Killam. Most clients dont have a clue how much value a designer brings to them. Your post is eloquent & comprehensive. I love how you share the picture, the numbers and the true value of a designer.<br /><br />Jennifer Duchene<br />Home Makeover Mixtress<br />http://home-decorating-makeovers.com/Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04590964415828866443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-28906694595595574482010-12-13T14:54:37.156-05:002010-12-13T14:54:37.156-05:00What a great, thoughtful post! I always discuss b...What a great, thoughtful post! I always discuss budget upfront, and most of my clients prefer to give a range. I find they are almost always willing to splurge on those special items and delight when I find them a steal. It's important to remember that this is an investment they will live will for many years. An extra $1,000 might hurt a bit now, but will be forgotten soon. Whereas a lumpy sofa will be remembered forever!Naomi @ Design Manifesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585797669909638551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-82828595726214295552010-12-12T19:42:45.992-05:002010-12-12T19:42:45.992-05:00Thank you so much for doing this post Lauren...I&#...Thank you so much for doing this post Lauren...I'm sure designers all over the world will be using this to explain the whole budget process with their clients (me included)! Well done! Tracey xxPorchlight Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171642803489298973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-85448804495807890822010-12-11T12:48:15.233-05:002010-12-11T12:48:15.233-05:00This post will be a great help as I continually mu...This post will be a great help as I continually must explain that having window-treatments, say, made expressly for a client's room by a local workroom or sewist, does not mean the w/t's will cost less than PB. Quite the contrary. That's custom, folks, and custom will reflect the price of fitting the specifications to one's unique setting and quality construction methods.... which do not come in at $5/hour!<br /><br />Excellent post!<br /><br />EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-10765002630695265442010-12-10T17:12:11.876-05:002010-12-10T17:12:11.876-05:00Fabulous post! You put it perfectly...sometimes yo...Fabulous post! You put it perfectly...sometimes you get what you pay for, sometimes it takes a little creativity to get the right look and sometimes you have to be realistic about what you can get for the dollar. While shopping for a loveseat the other day, I was told that you can estimate the life of a sofa/loveseat would be 5 years if you have kids. That sort of changed my thoughts around a little. I start classes in interior design next semester (a departure from what I currently do). Surely I'll learn more about this then....LOVE your blog!A Dance With Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211854491720839323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-67538860670764705622010-12-09T22:34:15.391-05:002010-12-09T22:34:15.391-05:00Hearing that figure is a bit shocking- at first. I...Hearing that figure is a bit shocking- at first. I'm mentally calculating the cost of our living room now and I can see that it all adds up pretty quickly. Our sectional (PB) was a huge splurge for us, but it's good quality that should last. How much is the designer on top of the actual budget? Is it a percent of the total cost or by the hour? I would love to pick a designer's brain on things like drapes but don't need a whole room redo. I always wonder if I should consult someone for those "little" things that give the room such impact.Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-65717456522245919542010-12-08T10:46:23.208-05:002010-12-08T10:46:23.208-05:00Excellent post! I've shared almost this same p...Excellent post! I've shared almost this same post (shortened version) with dozens of clients. Some get it. Some don't. I think what you said is right. The world we live in is full of beautiful photos, catalogs, and the internet. It makes a beautiful, expensive room look completely accessible. It's just that Decorators aren't magicians! We can do a lot with a budget but we can't turn your $3000 budget into a $30,000 room! (Although, I've seen some very skilled decorators make it come close!)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557211727797219772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-22007201575596854762010-12-08T09:46:47.376-05:002010-12-08T09:46:47.376-05:00I love your reupohlstered couch. I have inherited...I love your reupohlstered couch. I have inherited a VERY nice couch ($6,000 in 1981). It's in Perfect condition but needs an update. I am trying to decide which type of fabric wears best for a family with 4 young children. Any suggestions? I really need help in decided that before I can move on to other areas of the room.silly6https://www.blogger.com/profile/14760530414396632857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-54533194752937845092010-12-07T23:56:08.826-05:002010-12-07T23:56:08.826-05:00great post! i've been interested in designing ...great post! i've been interested in designing and i have one question though that i'm not sure about... where do you add in your fee? is it hourly? or a percentage added onto the room? or a percentage added onto each item purchased? or a flat rate? a combination? i think i would be so excited about shopping for someone else that i would spend all of the budget on stuff and cut into my own earnings just to make it the best that i could....just wondering....mytinyrobothearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037297346876738821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-36764013780858555022010-12-07T22:28:08.364-05:002010-12-07T22:28:08.364-05:00Lauren,
As usual, thank you for being candid about...Lauren,<br />As usual, thank you for being candid about the design process. The room comparison images were fantastic.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563367861707916265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-87408334896181934562010-12-07T20:50:25.274-05:002010-12-07T20:50:25.274-05:00Great post! Very informative. I'm of the '...Great post! Very informative. I'm of the 'save to splurge' decorating mentality. I'll save where I can to be able to splurge on things that make the biggest impact. But you're right, there really is no comparing the Lee sofa with the Ikea one! Maybe I'll get lucky on Craig's List one day, too ;)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.com