Interior Design Questions, Answered

Most interior designers charge either a flat project fee, an hourly rate, or a percentage of the total project cost. We use clear, fixed pricing based on the size of your space and the scope of work, so you know the number before we start. A single-room refresh sits at the lower end; a full remodel with custom furniture, millwork and installation sits at the higher end. We'll give you a real figure at your discovery call rather than a vague range.

An interior designer plans how a space looks, functions and feels — then manages the work to make it happen. That includes space planning and layouts, selecting finishes, furniture and fabrics, 3D renderings so you can see the result before committing, ordering and logistics, and final installation and styling. A good designer also protects you from expensive mistakes: the sofa that won't fit, the tile that won't wear well, the lighting plan that leaves a room flat.

A decorator focuses on the surface layer — furniture, color, textiles and styling. A designer works on that plus the structure and function of the space: layouts, millwork, cabinetry, lighting plans and coordination with builders and contractors. In practice most projects need both skill sets, and we do both — including custom furniture and hand-applied finishes that most firms outsource.

It depends on scope, and the honest answer is that furniture lead times drive the calendar more than design does. A single room refresh can move in a matter of weeks. A full remodel with custom pieces typically runs several months, largely because custom furniture, cabinetry and specialty finishes take time to build properly. We'll map out a realistic schedule after the concept stage rather than promising a date we can't hold.

No. We know you're busy. Meetings can happen online, and we handle ordering, deliveries, logistics and installation on your behalf. You approve the design and the product selections — after that you can be as involved or as hands-off as you like.

We serve San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country — including Boerne, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Bulverde and Spring Branch. Most projects are within about an hour of San Antonio. We also travel outside Texas for ready-to-go design packages.

Yes — it's a specialty. We design short-term rentals to photograph well, hold up to real guests, and earn better reviews and nightly rates. That includes design plans, 3D renderings, furniture layouts, amenity planning, and full turnkey installation if you want it handled end to end.

Yes, and it's some of our favorite work. We create hand-painted furniture, custom cabinetry, vent hoods, vanities and old-world specialty finishes — original pieces made for a specific home rather than ordered from a catalog.

A free phone consultation. We'll talk about what you want to achieve, your space, and your budget, and figure out whether we're the right fit. If we are, we'll book an in-person design session in your home.