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SMALL SPACES

Have a peek at the recent Redfin article Sarah Swanson Design was featured in:

Anyone who lives in a small space is faced with the same dilemma – how can we maximize our home’s layout to give the illusion of more space? And if you live in a cozy New York City loft or a chic apartment in Toronto, ON, these small spaces can often become hosts to clutter hotspots. However, with a bit of styling TLC, small spaces and tiny nooks can be a treasure trove of design possibilities with the right accessories.

Redfin reached out to myself and other design experts for our best tips and tricks to transform small spaces into usable and functional areas. From double-duty furniture to small space design hacks to trick the eye, check out my tip to add style and function to those empty spaces in your home.

To make a small space seem visually bigger, try using a neutral tonal palette and adding lots of texture. A small space doesn’t mean your furnishings need to be small – think less furniture but cozy and comfortable. Also, maximize storage and have a place for everything – less visual clutter gives a serene and calming feel. –Sarah Swanson Design

Gathering inspiration >

Tone, texture and layers combine to create the most soothing of spaces.

This small nook becomes an area of focus, interest and invitation being filled with a stunning built in.

Large scale pieces in a small space invite you to come in and get comfortable.. this room is filled with larger pieces and it feels perfectly proportionate!

image one unknown  | two Three Birds Renovations  | three Juxtaposition Home 

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People are often surprised when I mention that I offer e design.. how does that work? What does that mean? For the past 10+ years years I have been designing rooms from a far. You don't have to be local, you don't have to be in Canada! The best part of e design is we do all of our communicating, planning, designing, and shopping.. online. 

The process is easy and efficient. We'll start with you dropping me a quick line below, tell me a little about your project, inquire about pricing and current time lines. From here I'll have you fill out a design questionnaire where you can tell me all about the space and direction, your likes and loves, dislikes, things to stay in the space, anything I should know, along with a budget. Do budgets need to be $$$$? They sure don't. You'll take some photo's of the space and any other rooms in your home I should see so I have a full vision of your home. From here I pull together an initial design board.. this will not be a fully designed room, but one that gives you a feel, shows a color scheme, has key details. With your feedback on the initial board I continue to find inspiration, edit, source and build the room. I've found it is most efficient for both of us.. I'm not off for weeks designing a space with all the details.. that you really don't like. With this initial board I want your gut feelings. If you don't like it, I want to know. If you love it.. amazing. If you love pieces.. perfect. The idea is that I can in a shorter timeline pull together my initial ideas for you and have you tell me if you like the direction. Once the initial board feels good I can continue to develop the layers of the room. This way we are in constant contact and you are fully in the loop with where I'm at, the time I'm dedicating to you and where we are in the process. It's honest and feels good to me. 

With each step of the design process your email will include a visual design board along with all shopping links. Links will absolutely be in line with the country you reside in. I won't send Canadians links to US shops that only ship to the US. US residents will have all links that ship within the USA. At the time of the e design all links sent will be ones in stock and available.

The design fee for the room includes edits until the room is one you love. 

 

A few things to note |

I can't unfortunately control shipping timelines or items selling out if you wait to purchase.

All ordering is done by the client. 

Invoicing for the e design is done through a PayPal invoice and is due at the start of the project.

I'm always here to communicate.. if you think of anything, see something during the process, reach out at any time! I'm always happy to hear from you.

Once I send over a design board at any stage in the project, take the time you need to go over the details. Let it sink in. Reply when you can and once you do I will also reply to let you know when I am scheduled to be working on your space again. It's efficient and timely and allows you to know a general area of time when you should be receiving the next visual! Of course sourcing, finding the perfect piece in the right price point, designing and planning does take time to pull together so always allow for a few days for it to come together on my end. 

Room Pricing | 

Entry $375

Primary Bedroom $625

Childrens / Teen Room / Nursery $575

Guest Room $575

Living Room $725

Bonus Room / Rec Room / Play Room $725

Dining Room $625

* A full edesign is not available for kitchens or bathrooms.. due to sourcing / all sources being online sources for edesign the fit is just not right. That said I am happy to help with inspiration, tile, counter top and cabinet selection ( you shop! ) paint, accessories etc. Please inquire for pricing.

*Send a quick note to say hello and tell me a little about your project below! We'll look at current timelines and I'll have you fill out the design questionnaire after we connect! 

Considering E Design? Read THIS blog post! 

DESIGN QUESTIONS 

 

With fees starting at $25.00 design questions can help solve little design dilemas. Finishing touches for a space, styling questions, sourcing lighting, rugs, accessories.. you name it. If you have a design question, just ask! Fees are based on the scope of the question/s. Design questions generally do not need the design questionnaire filled out, we'll cover all details via email! Drop me a note below to inquire about your design question cost! 

 

DESIGN SERVICES 

-e design + design questions

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SARAH SWANSON

CALGARY AB CANADA
sarah@sarahswansondesign.com

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