Comments on: Considering a Design Consultant http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/ Home improvement and related topics from four evening and weekend warriors striving for the perfect homes... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:45:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Andy http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-121 Andy Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:31:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-121 OK, the link's too long...easiest way to find it is to go to the HGTV Web site and search for HDTS-1301. Our episode should come up...though you can't actually view it online. But you can see pics before and after. OK, the link’s too long…easiest way to find it is to go to the HGTV Web site and search for HDTS-1301. Our episode should come up…though you can’t actually view it online. But you can see pics before and after.

]]> By: Andy http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-120 Andy Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:28:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-120 Not on my blog, no...but here's the link to our episode on HGTV's site:<br/>http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hdts/episode/0,1806,HGTV_15857_52386,00.html<br/><br/>Looks like a rerun isn't airing until April...it was just on in mid-January too...oh well. :) Not on my blog, no…but here’s the link to our episode on HGTV’s site:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hdts/episode/0,1806,HGTV_15857_52386,00.html

Looks like a rerun isn’t airing until April…it was just on in mid-January too…oh well. :)

]]> By: Fred http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-119 Fred Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:55:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-119 Andy!! That is fascinating!! Do you have a post about it on your blog that you can pass on a link to? Kim and I are HGTV addicts! We would LOVE to get on - I just assumed its near impossible to do. I will definitely take a look and try to sign us up! Andy!! That is fascinating!! Do you have a post about it on your blog that you can pass on a link to? Kim and I are HGTV addicts! We would LOVE to get on - I just assumed its near impossible to do. I will definitely take a look and try to sign us up!

]]> By: Andy http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-118 Andy Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:11:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-118 Before spending anything, you should try to get on HGTV. My wife and I were on "Designed to Sell" this season for our condo...there are other shows that you can sign up for, and it's worth a shot. There's a "Be on HGTV" link on their Web site...you should see if they're filming anything in your area... Before spending anything, you should try to get on HGTV. My wife and I were on “Designed to Sell” this season for our condo…there are other shows that you can sign up for, and it’s worth a shot. There’s a “Be on HGTV” link on their Web site…you should see if they’re filming anything in your area…

]]> By: Fred http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-117 Fred Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-117 Mabel: I figured that you could get a designer to do a simple thing (like color coordination), but I didn't know that some designers specialize in just that (although, now that you mention it, it makes sense). I know of someone who designs kitchens for a living - they are into both the design and build process (which is nice, because a little installation experience goes a long way in design). <br/><br/>We still haven't decided whether we're willing to shell out the bucks for a complete plan, but I think we'll definitely get some help throughout the house. We're at a point in the life of our basement where we'll need to pick stone flooring soon. Its important that that choice is timeless-because I'm never going to replace it and we want to live here a long time.<br/><br/>Thanks for visiting!<br/>Fred Mabel: I figured that you could get a designer to do a simple thing (like color coordination), but I didn’t know that some designers specialize in just that (although, now that you mention it, it makes sense). I know of someone who designs kitchens for a living - they are into both the design and build process (which is nice, because a little installation experience goes a long way in design).

We still haven’t decided whether we’re willing to shell out the bucks for a complete plan, but I think we’ll definitely get some help throughout the house. We’re at a point in the life of our basement where we’ll need to pick stone flooring soon. Its important that that choice is timeless-because I’m never going to replace it and we want to live here a long time.

Thanks for visiting!
Fred

]]> By: Mabel Sugar http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-116 Mabel Sugar Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:46:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-116 I am a HUGE believer in getting a little bit of design help. That said, I will note that the designer who ended up drawing up a plan for our kitchen created one that differed from my father's original one by a mere three inches of peninsula extension. (note: my father is an engineer, not sure if that had something to do with it). The best part about working with a designer is the little things you don't think of that they do - such as the two lights we had planned over the penninsula, which is now a single light fixutre b/c we didn't think about the cabinet opening! Experience definitely matters. And if nothing else, working with a professional (even in a limited capacity) can help you simply feel more confident in your own choices. <br/><br/>Also, did you know that there are designers who specialize in certain tasks? You could get someone to just help you with a palette for the whole house for a very reasonable price tag if you wanted to use color to ensure the rooms connect/flow. Ideas, ideas ... I am a HUGE believer in getting a little bit of design help. That said, I will note that the designer who ended up drawing up a plan for our kitchen created one that differed from my father’s original one by a mere three inches of peninsula extension. (note: my father is an engineer, not sure if that had something to do with it). The best part about working with a designer is the little things you don’t think of that they do - such as the two lights we had planned over the penninsula, which is now a single light fixutre b/c we didn’t think about the cabinet opening! Experience definitely matters. And if nothing else, working with a professional (even in a limited capacity) can help you simply feel more confident in your own choices.

Also, did you know that there are designers who specialize in certain tasks? You could get someone to just help you with a palette for the whole house for a very reasonable price tag if you wanted to use color to ensure the rooms connect/flow. Ideas, ideas …

]]> By: Fred http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-114 Fred Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-114 Jon,<br/><br/>Good point--esp. about the exchanging files. So are you looking to add on to your current house or rebuild a whole new property?<br/><br/>Fred Jon,

Good point–esp. about the exchanging files. So are you looking to add on to your current house or rebuild a whole new property?

Fred

]]> By: Jon http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-113 Jon Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:33:00 +0000 http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/general/considering-a-design-consultant/#comment-113 Very good list of considerations. We're fortunate to have an Interior Designer as a good friend of the family, but my wife and I are going through a similar process: trying to find an architect.<br/><br/>I'd almost say that your criteria for finding a designer is almost the same as my criteria for finding an architect, with one exception: My architect must have modern skills, meaning s/he has to use technology to modern CAD programs so that we can exchange files, s/he has to be able to communicate via email, and s/he has understand the importance on integrating CAT5E (ie: ethernet) lines and additional power (for servers!) into the structure.<br/><br/>Surprisingly, some architects still use pencil and paper aren't able to make changes quickly or exchange files with you. That's cumbersome for everyone and puts constraints on my ability to work with him/her.<br/><br/>Anyway, liked the article and it is frighteningly along the same lines of what I've been doing as of late!<br/><br/>Cheers,<br/>Jon Very good list of considerations. We’re fortunate to have an Interior Designer as a good friend of the family, but my wife and I are going through a similar process: trying to find an architect.

I’d almost say that your criteria for finding a designer is almost the same as my criteria for finding an architect, with one exception: My architect must have modern skills, meaning s/he has to use technology to modern CAD programs so that we can exchange files, s/he has to be able to communicate via email, and s/he has understand the importance on integrating CAT5E (ie: ethernet) lines and additional power (for servers!) into the structure.

Surprisingly, some architects still use pencil and paper aren’t able to make changes quickly or exchange files with you. That’s cumbersome for everyone and puts constraints on my ability to work with him/her.

Anyway, liked the article and it is frighteningly along the same lines of what I’ve been doing as of late!

Cheers,
Jon

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