I am so excited to have Autumn participating in this series. Her blog is one of my favorites. Her interiors are always polished and beautiful.
Here are her confessions of a designer.
Someone who trusts me, and has a good idea of what they like and want.
Interior by Autumn
Look at their work. most designers have a certain “look” or aesthetic that they typically tend to follow. if you love bright colors and over-the top pattern, don’t select a designer who is known for doing subtle, tone-on tone interiors.
Interior by Autumn
The biggest myth is that only “rich” people can afford designers. i think everyone can afford a designer! even if you can only afford a single hour of a designers time, you should go for it. i promise that a GOOD designer will be able to fill your head with so many ideas and suggestions that you will wonder why in the world you waited so long for help.
Interior by Autumn
listen. be on time. always answer phone calls and e-mails. be honest.
Interior Board by Autumn
I always start off every e-design consult with a phone call. i take at least 30 minutes prior to the call to look at all the pictures they sent me, and access their wants and needs for the space. then i make a list of questions to ask them, and we discuss the room and possible directions. i find this really helps me to get an idea of who my client is, and what they want for each space. sure, this information could be handled through -mail, but i feel that i find out in 45 minuted on the phone what it would take me several days and 30 e-mails to discover. plus, we get to “officially” meet, and to me, that is priceless.
oooo…this is a hard one! i have so many favorites! susan ferrier, barbara barry, mary mcdonald, vincente wolf, tobi fairly, suzanne kasler….
but, if i had to pick just one designer, it would probably be…oh, this is killing me! ok, i choose sarah richardson. I know i would end up with a polished, sophisticated room that i loved, but I also fantasize that sarah, tommy and I would hang out and laugh the whole time.
Thanks Autumn! Make sure you check out her blog!
Great interview! Love that Autumn made a point of sharing that designers are accessible and not just for the rich, so true! Miss Walker xoxo
I love Autumn's blog and her style. It sounds like her e-clients really get a lot for their dollar with her.
Kirsten, what a great series!! I love this – so smart!! I'm off to check Autumn's blog and style!! Looking forward to your next post in this series!!
Thanks for allowing me to participate in this series Kirsten! I'm very excited to see what the other designers have to say…this is such a unique and informative series!
I also love Autumn's blog! This is a great series and her answers were so helpful! 🙂
Good stuff especially about anyone begin able to afford a designer!
Agreed, designers can be affordable for everyone! Autumn has such great style.
autumn is such a talent–love her!!
Autumn, I'm *so* with you on Sarah Richardson…and probably because I have the same fantasy of hanging out with her and Tommy *blush*…(c: Great advice, and great guest post!
love this series….her answers were very helpful!
Kirsten, this is a great series and a fun one to hear what other designers feel is important. I love hearing the ends and outs of how others think, Great post and series, looking forward to the rest, Kathysue
Autumn is a fantastic designer! She is polished, classy, down to earth, and very easy to work with.
Autumn really is so great and talented. Enjoyed reading what she had to say. Glad she said that you don't have to be rich to afford a designer.
Adore Sarah Richardson! And so fun to meet a new blogger 🙂
Great series Kirsten! Can't wait to read more 🙂
I love Sarah Richardson (and Tommy). Great pics!
Loving this series! Autumn is one of my favorite design bloggers. And I agree – I would pick Sarah Richardson to do my home too.
Great series! I love how she said her perfect client would be someone who trusts her, SO TRUE!!
Livy Love
This is great Kirsten! Amazing idea!
This is such a great interview! As an aspiring Interior designer these answered offered a good insight! Thanks for sharing and I am so glad I found your blog…it's very lovely.
I just started my blog and following you! Hope you can stop by and check mine out.
xoxo from NYC
Maurenice
http://www.villa-bisono.com
Great post Kirsten! I love that master bath Autumn! Inspired me to get busy remodeling ours.
XO,
Candace
I have worked with Autumn and loved what she put together. I could only afford an hour and it was soo worth the money. She was wonderful at give ideas that stayed within my budget. I hope to work with her again soon.
Kirsten…what a great series! I love reading about other designers and how they think. This is awesome.