• Do you charge for your first meeting?
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No, the first meeting is complimentary and is an opportunity for both parties to meet and evaluate the scope of the work, review the Designer's portfolio and discuss compensation.
• How do you charge for your services?
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We have an hourly design fee and a mark-up on any product that can be purchased through the Designer.
• Why do you have an hourly fee and a mark-up on the product?
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The design fee is for design concepts, solutions to the problems, and advice on any purchases. When a product is ordered through the Designer, there is a great deal of time spent on producing purchase orders, ordering cuttings of fabrics and wall coverings from current stock for approval. Additionally, time is spent on coordinating deliveries and generally ensuring that the whole process runs smoothly until the item is delivered to the client. The mark-up covers this entire process and assures the clients' peace of mind.
• Can you tell me what I can expect if I hired Che Bella Interiors to provide me with space planning and/or furniture arrangement plans?
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Che Bella Interiors will ask you questions about how you use the space and what the space needs to do for you and your family. We will create a new functional design to meet the needs of those who will be occupying the space. We will look at functionality within the space and provide alternatives for clients for today and into the future.
• What does lower level build-outs and finishing mean?
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Che Bella Interiors will design concepts and plans to transform unfinished spaces into fully functioning, livable spaces within your home. We work with our trade partners to ensure every detail is completed to your expectations.
• What is involved with home staging and re-design services?
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Staging is the process of preparing a home for sale. When selling your home our design team incorporates a "less is more" theory to attract today's buyers. The buyer can then envision your home as their own space, with their own furnishings. The less clutter, the larger the space will appear.
Re-designing your home for everyday living by incorporating your existing possessions and then applying the best design solutions to create balance, scale and function in your existing space. Upon the completion of each re-design consultation, we will provide a detailed design plan, options for paint colors, lighting alternatives, decor ideas and sources.
• What is the definition of model home staging or model home merchandising?
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Effective model interiors should mirror distinctions of the community. It is imperative to identify finer points of the market the builder is developing. We are versed in the Twin Cities communities cultural personality, taking into account geography, history demographics, the economic base, and local color.
• What does the service interior & exterior finish and fixture selections mean?
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This might involve assisting you with identifying any of the following materials for your new home or remodel project; paint, flooring materials, cabinet design, countertops, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, door hardware, stone, tile, etc.
• What does project management mean as it relates to my design project?
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Che Bella Interiors can manage your project from start to finish to insure that you are pleased with your new interior design space from the minor details to the elaborate finishing touches. We will also make sure the project is delivered on time, within the defined scope and budget, and that it meets you are completely satisfied.
• Do I have to use a Designer's services for everything, or just as needed?
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Every Designer works differently. We are happy to work with you as a consultant and you can either use Che Bella Interiors for the entire process or simply for consulting and advice, allowing you to make your own purchases.
• Does Che Bella Interiors work with any particular style(s)?
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We work with many different styles and prefer to help each client create their own signature style. Although styles vary, the common thread through all our projects is a clean, uncluttered look.
• Why do I need an Interior Designer if I already have an Architect?
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Architects and Interior Designers work very differently. Most Architects work with structure and building design and prefer not to work with details of interiors, such as kitchen and bath design, custom cabinetry and built-ins, color schemes, flooring specifications, and wall and window treatments. Designers can create a master plan for the interior of your entire home or office, which can be implemented in stages, as your budget allows. The ideal design team consists of both an Architect and an Interior Designer in order to cover all aspects of your internal spaces.
