Frequently Asked Questions
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What does an Interior Designer/Decorator do?
Consider us like your home decor guru, here to guide you in the right direction while creating a home that still feels authentic to who you are as a person. At River and Vine Design, we like to let our clients take the reins, and we follow your lead in terms of overall vision and vibes.
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Why should I hire a designer?
You probably have a million and one things on your plate, why add decorating your home to that crazy list when we could take care of it for you? We handle the shopping, the ordering, tracking those orders, and can give you one on one styling advice, in real time!
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How does it work?
Our process really couldn’t be easier. We start with a quick chat to get a handle on your project, and from there we hit the ground running! We send you inspiration to get those gears moving, and start by sending two different ideas for the space. From there we send you shopping lists with products specifically for your space! It’s kind of like having your own personal shopper, but instead of shopping for shoes, its for pillows and art!
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What types of services do you offer, and how much does it cost?
No matter how big or small your project is, we can help! We have a design package for those of you who just need a bit of help pulling the last few decor pieces together, and we have design packages for those who are starting from scratch. We understand that design isn’t about fitting inside a specific box, so we also offer a la carte services too! You can piece together your own design package to fit your unique needs.
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How long does it take?
It’s totally up to you! We can usually finish a home styling project in as little as 10-14 days, and our full service offerings in about 3 weeks!
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Can you work with my existing furniture?
Absolutely! We can work with a room full of furniture, or none at all!
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How do I work out a budget?
Our Getting Started Guide walks you through the preliminary steps to getting your project started, with a pretty solid section that talks about budget and how to set it!
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I don't know what my style is, can you help me decide?
100%! We have a few different style quizzes that you can take, and we can work one on one via Pinterest to pull a few different ideas together. Our best tip is to just pin everything you see that you love to one board After 50 to 100 pins, you’ll start to notice a pattern. Either in terms of color, pattern, or style. If you have a little of everything, that’s ok too! Chances are your vibe is eclectic, and that is our specialty :)
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What experience do you have?
Our founder, Tracie has a background in architecture, but along the way discovered that interior design was calling her name! She has a bachelors in architecture from the University of Florida, and a Master of Arts in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. We’ve been working with clients virtually for the past 4 years, and have seen countless visions come to life. The most rewarding part of it all is helping our clients turn their house into a home!
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What cities do you work in?
All of them! We work with clients alllll over the United States! Our current process is completely virtual, with video chatting as a wonderful tool of communication. You have one on one communication with us whenever you need it. Whether its via email, phone calls, FaceTime, we are never more than a quick phone call away.
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Why you, rather than an in-store decorator?
In-store designers specialize in that specific retailers product. They aren’t able to pull pieces from multiple sources. It can be pretty restricting to be stuck with one source of furniture and decor, as it makes it easier for your design to look like it’s straight out of a catalog (but not always in a good way). We are sure those designers rock, but we are unique in that we can work with multiple retail and trade sources. We can do that! We offer a wide variety of styles and sources, the sky really is the limit!
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Do you offer discounts for multiple rooms?
We do! If you purchase 3 design packages for 3 different rooms at one time, we offer a 10% off discount on each of those 3 packages. It’s a great way to knock out multiple spaces, to ensure that you end up with a cohesive look.