Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REDESIGN A ROOM?

The average room takes 3-5 hours to complete. The process involves emptying the room and bringing in furnishings and accessories in a prescribed order — much like fitting pieces in a puzzle. The process will take longer, and surcharges may apply, for the following:

• Large rooms (greater than 500 square feet);
• Moving oversize furniture such as an armoire, piano, or entertainment center;
• Installing window treatments;
• Accessorizing built in bookshelves.

HOW DO I KNOW THAT YOU WILL HONOR MY TASTES AND BUDGET CONSTRAINTS?

Unless you give us a budget to shop for you, we will simply be using what you already have in your home for the redesign. With your permission, we do "shop" within your home to find new things to bring into your room, so you need to tell us if any pieces are not to be moved or if any room is off limits.

HOW DO YOU CHARGE FOR YOUR SERVICES?

We charge $75 per hour for most services. There are no minimums for consultations, or surcharges for travel time (as long as the appointment location is within a 30 minute drive).

Here are some guidelines on what to expect:

• A typical interior redesign takes about 4 hours;
• 2-3 rooms in an hour is a good average for paint color consultation;
• Customized Perfect Color Palettes are available for $45;
• Market Ready Assessment Reports for staging real estate are generally priced at $225;
• Full service staging and large organizing projects are quoted by the job with special pricing available for larger jobs.

WHAT GEOGRAPHIC AREA DO YOU SERVE?

We are located in Potomac, Maryland, and our service area covers clients in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. We are happy to talk to clients outside of the region but surcharges may apply for travel distances exceeding 30 miles one way.

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREPARE FOR A REDESIGN?

There is nothing you need to do in advance. We suggest the homeowner leave during the redesign process so you have the enjoyment of returning to a wonderful surprise (just like HGTV but without the cameras!). It's perfectly fine if you prefer to stay home during your redesign — just go about your day as if we were not there.

YOU MENTIONED A GUARANTEE ON YOUR REDESIGNS-HOW DOES THAT WORK?

It's simple. We guarantee that you will love your new room. In some cases, homeowners need time to adjust to a new furniture arrangement or other aspect of the room. We ask that you live with a redesign for 7 days and if you are not comfortable with the room after that time, we will return and address your concerns at no additional charge. We also provide client references if you wish to speak to someone about their experience and satisfaction with any of our services.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A COLOR CONSULTATION?

At the in-home consultation, we pick colors for every room the homeowner wants to paint. Within 5 business days, 8" x 10" color sample sheets are delivered directly to the client. It's helpful to affix them to the walls and view them over the course of several days to validate the colors in both day and evening light before proceeding to buy paint.

ARE YOU INSURED?

Yes, we are fully insured for any kind of damage or breakage that may occur during a redesign or staging. Please know we will handle your things with the same care as we would our own. Be sure to call our attention to anything that is extremely valuable, both monetary and sentimental, so we can decide how best to incorporate them in the process.

INTERIOR DECORATING IS A HOT TOPIC AND I NEED AN INFORMATIVE SPEAKER FOR AN UPCOMING EVENT - CAN YOU HELP ME OUT?

Sure we can! We are available for any size speaking engagement — large events or small gatherings. Call today to discuss your event.

CAN YOU SUGGEST A UNIQUE GIFT FOR A FRIEND, CO-WORKER OR FAMILY MEMBER?

How about a To a T Interiors gift certificate? They make wonderful, unique gifts for many occasions and are available in any amount for any service.