Karen Emery Designs

--WHY SHOULD I SEEK THE SERVICE OF AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?

Interior designers can save you money, time, and effort...
because their knowledge, expertise, and guidance can help prevent costly mistakes;
because they know how to work with architects and contractors ...
they have established contact with skilled trades people, and ...
they supervise your project to completion, smoothly and on time;
because a professional, will save you countless hours of shopping, after all...
they have access to a wide range of domestic and foreign resources;
because they can help you define and enhance your own distinctive style;
because interior designers can make the most of what you have and do the required research to find what you need;
because they are trained to make the most of available spaces and do create the traffic patterns and furniture arrangements that make daily living functional, safe, comfortable and easy;

--WHAT SHOULD I BUDGET?

For a new (empty) house or condominium you should calculate about 25% of its total purchase price.
For an existing space consult with the interior designer what would be a fair budget estimate.

--WHAT IS THE MEANING OF "TO THE TRADE"?

The phrase "To the Trade" means that Design Centers or Show Rooms distribute their products exclusively through the services of interior design professionals, rather than selling directly to the public.

--DOES YOUR WORK REFLECT A PARTICULAR DESIGN STYLE?

I assist the client in defining the look and feel which best represents the client’s lifestyle, whether it be contemporary, traditional or eclectic.