Reasonable Home Decorator

Updated on April 01, 2008
T.T. asks from Gilbert, AZ
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Hi gals-
I would like to know if any of you know a "home decorator"-- I need advice on colors, patterns, paint, etc... but I want to do all the work myself. I simply need someone to help me pull it all together. We moved into a new home last May and the thought of making this larger home beautiful is overwhelming. I have modest taste, and I'm very practical and kid-friendly, as we have people in our home at least 4-5 times weekly.
Thanks for any referrals..I've run into a few but the prices are crazy... I need something reasonable.

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M.P.

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I am not very fond of the idea of home decorators. the concept is weird. if you feel you are overwhelmed by this idea of doing it totally yourself. start with 1 room and let the other go for now. what ever room is going to be used most start there. if you thinking you would want a theme to go thru the whole house. then and only then think about the whole house.

you realise if you go to the paint store or a furniture store they will have people there to help you? I used to work in a paint store and I can't tell you how many times some one would come in and we got talking about colors and what colors to put together. I am sure I saved someone lots of money with just that help. same with furniture stores and places like pier 1.
magazines and books at the library will help you.
ask your friends too for ideas they know you and know what you like.

many times if you just sit in the room quietly idea will come to you.

just think of all the money you can spend if you do not have to pay someone to do this!!! LOL

C.L.

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Hello Toni,
I am also an Interior Designer & Muralist with my own company (Room X Room-Designed & Painted "You Dream It, We Create It"). I am a mom of 2 adorable girls (One 9yo & one 15mo old). The first consultation is always FREE with me, and there after my fee is $65/hour for the amount of time I quote for the project. If it goes over that time by a significant amount (5+ hours), then I reduce my fee for the additional hours to $35/hour. I have 4 years architectural training & internship background. You can reach me at ###-###-#### or ____@____.com
C.

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C.S.

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I just met a girl who is a home decorator, she is also a mommy, in my fitness class. My husband and I are planning to use her when our house is ready in 9 months.
Her name is Jessica, and her number is ###-###-####.
Good Luck.
C. stokes

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S.L.

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Toni,
I'm an interior designer living in Gilbert, AZ. My company is Inspiring Interiors and I charge $85.00 an hour. I've been working in design for 4 years as a consultant with a firm in Scottsdale and on my own business in the East Valley. If you'd like to get in touch with me, here's my email address:
____@____.com (there's an underscore between Inspiring and interiors in my email address)
Thanks!
S. Larsen-Cannis

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D.Z.

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Hi Toni,

I would love to give you a quote for your home decorating consultation. I am sure it won't take long to get the job done since you want to do it yourself.

Please give me a call at your convenience.

D.

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W.K.

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Hi,
I know the owner Kelly Baker of Unique Interior Design Group, LLC who can help you. Kelly can be reached at ###-###-####. I'm not sure what her consultation fee is. Very easy to work with. I've known a couple of people she has worked with that have been very happy. Just let Kelly know that W. Kish referred you.

When you are ready to purchase accessories, framed art, greenery or candles call me I'm an Independent Decorating Consultant with Home Interiors and Gifts. Check out my website www.homeinteriors.com/wendykish, all merchandise get shipped directly to your home withing 7 to 10 business days.

W.
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G.V.

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Hi Toni,

I recommend "Lisa Knowles". She is very reasonably priced and does a great job.

Lisa Knowles Design Group
###-###-####
____@____.com
www.lisaknowlesdesigngroup.com

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