FAQs

Every project we take on is different, and we don't limit ourselves to one particular design style. Our focus is on understanding what our clients need and want, then creating spaces that truly reflect their personal style and preferences.

We handle all aspects of interior design, including remodeling, paint, furniture, lighting, and decorations. Unlike stores limited to their own brands, we have access to over 150 vendor accounts, giving us the flexibility to source from a wide range of options to create the perfect look for your space.

An interior designer does more than make a room look beautiful. They provide guidance throughout the entire process, which saves you time, money, and stress. They consider the function of each space, traffic flow, ease of use, proper lighting, finishes, safety, and other unique considerations. They help establish priorities within your budget and have access to trade-only resources that often result in cost savings. Additionally, an interior designer handles the legwork for you, including visiting showrooms, specifying furniture and fixtures, creating mood boards for your review, and managing procurement. This frees up your time to focus on other priorities.

Also, we will travel to you. Whether it is out of state (Colorado, Hawaii), or a few hours away (College Station, San Antonio, or the hill country) with an additional trip charge.

$195 per hour, with consultations typically lasting around two hours. Following our discovery call, we'll schedule a time to visit your home for up to two hours to review the project in person and provide practical design advice. For remodeling and new construction selection consultations, we charge $195 per hour, which covers making selections, client meetings, contractor meetings, and extended phone or text conversations. Drawings and administrative work are billed at $105-155 per hour.

Begin gathering images of designs you're drawn to. These can represent an overall aesthetic, a specific piece of furniture, a color scheme, or any other element that appeals to you. It's also helpful to identify what you don't like. You can create a Pinterest board, Houzz idea book, or Instagram collection. Photos are an excellent tool for visualizing your preferences and helping us understand the style you want to achieve.

While we do our best to provide a comprehensive cost breakdown for each item, you should anticipate additional expenses such as storage, shipping, white glove delivery, and art installation services. We estimate these costs when presenting your furnishings budget to ensure you have a complete understanding of the total investment. Typically, these additional costs amount to approximately $100-195 per hour.

Costs can vary significantly based on the level of detail, square footage, and other project-specific factors. While we don't have a strict minimum, we've found that the best results come from designing a room from start to finish. A complete look rather than individual pieces allows us to fully demonstrate our capabilities and create a greater impact. Realistically, furnishing an entire room typically starts around $10,000. This includes furniture, décor, a chandelier, lamps, custom throw pillows, a rug, custom art, and custom drapery. Designer fees are separate from the furnishings budget. The Design Source will be happy to provide guidance on estimating your investment based on your priorities.

We understand that budget considerations often mean tackling one room at a time, and we frequently work with clients in this way. Partnering with us can save you time in finding pieces that are the right fit for your home in terms of style, size, and scale. We always provide multiple options for our clients, and you're welcome to let us know if something isn't working so we can present different alternatives.

Most interior design projects take anywhere from three to six months, depending on the project size. The design phase typically takes about a week and a half, while installation can take five to 20 weeks. Custom furniture is often made to order and can take anywhere from six to 12 weeks to arrive, sometimes longer. For remodeling and new construction projects, timelines vary based on the scope of work and the contractor or builder's schedule. We make every effort to complete installations as quickly as possible because we want your home finished without unnecessary delays. We'll discuss your timeline during the consultation and source items accordingly.

This is where we simplify your life and take the stress of ordering away from you. We purchase all items and we work towards an install date. This is usually an 8-12+ week timeframe. We track all orders, store them in our warehouse and prepare everything for installation.

We can definitely work with your pieces of furniture. We will give you our honest design opinion; the scale and balance of a room are very important for design. Most of the time if it doesn’t quite go with one room in the house, we can probably use it in another area. Our goal is to create a space that fits you and your lifestyle that is pleasing to you and creates an amazing overall look.

We're excited to work with you. Our 1st step is to ensure we are a good fit for your project by scheduling a discovery call. You can find our step-by-step process for a quick overview from start to finish.