On a recent flight, the person next to me started a conversation with the typical questions, including, “So, what do you do?” This woman was highly educated and had a fascinating job. I wanted to hear more. But when she heard what I did, a two-hour grand inquisition began! “Oh, I bet your home is …
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Last month, we discussed why you need to allow your interior designer to do what they do best. Now the topic of budget is an integral part of the design conversation, even before the first line is drawn. We feel it’s our responsibility to steward our client’s budget well. We want to design and specify …
There is nothing like the moment a project is complete, and we can “hand the keys” over to our client. For us, the process is typically over a year or longer from our first visit, to the waitlist, to navigating the design phase to finally finishing construction. We’ve built quite a history of shared experiences …
I’m often asked what makes an ideal client. I love that question and at Spectrum Design Group, it’s one we’ve given a lot of thought to. In fact, our team developed several profiles that reflect the characteristics of our ideal client. While obvious things like adequate budget or compatibility play a role, the root attribute …
Exactly one week before Christmas! Are you ready? Today we celebrate the conclusion of our 12 Days of Christmas series that may help you last-minute shoppers out there (Not just me, right?). On the twelfth day of Christmas, we give you 12 Awesome Gadgets, 11 Colors for Millwork, 10 Books to Read, Nine “Smart” Home Technology …
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On the eighth day of Christmas, we give you: Eight Pieces in Which to Invest, Seven Interior Design Blogs to Read, Six Festive Cocktails, Five Holiday Wishes, Four Tips for a Successful Renovation, Three Blogs Not to Miss, Two New Traditions, and One Room to Refresh. While this makes the ultimate Christmas Gift Guide, this list is more of a personal …
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I’ve always been a person who predominantly looks ahead, but I find it important to regularly take a moment to look back to see where I’ve been. The story of SDG is special to me. Mostly because it’s not about me or anything I did. It is an amazing story of “divine intersections” of people …
When looking to hire an exceptional interior design firm, there are numerous considerations to balance: Talent, cost, creativity, efficiency, and portfolio, to name a few. Beyond these considerations, I would like to introduce three questions to ask when choosing an interior design firm that you may not have considered asking, which provide beneficial insights. …
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After 2020, I never suspected we would return to “normal,” but I couldn’t have imagined a year like we’ve had. Despite what you may read, watch, or listen to, 2021 has been a remarkable, transformative year. As the story of Spectrum Design Group continues to be written, I look back and marvel at how the …
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas, Spectrum Design Group Gives You: 11 Podcasts, 10 Games, Nine Gifts, Eight Colors for 2021, Seven Holiday Movies (that should be made), Six Holiday Activities, Five Completed Projects, Four Recipes, Three Holiday Cocktails, Two Resolutions, and One New Website in a pear tree. Most of us will be home …
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