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THINKING ABOUT E DESIGN?



Chances are you've read all the details about e design here on the site and you're ready to get started. Here are a few things that you can consider and work on before we get started to help me begin with a great vision of your space and the space you'd like it to become.


E Design is a big commitment and I don't take that lightly. You're putting a lot of trust in me to create something you love. I think the number one thing to consider before committing is are we a good fit? My style is very light bright and airy. I love soft neutrals, natural elements, tonal layers, textiles and textures. I'm minimal in my design, but not fully in a minimal way. I love to collect and be surrounded by lovely things, but I need to do so in a non cluttered visually appealing way where there is blank space for your eyes to rest and also take in all the beauty. I love symmetry and balance in furniture and also in color. I do love to decorate with color too.. not just neutrals so don't be afraid to ask for that! There are a lot of design styles that fit within what I love so always be your self when pinning inspiration and sharing ( more on that shortly! )


Ask yourself what is missing from the room. What do you love in the room? How do you want it to feel and how do you want it to present to anyone visiting your home? Do you follow accounts who's aesthetic you love? If you haven't already, I'll ask you to start a pinboard that you can fill with images that evoke a feeling.. that have elements you love, the ones that stop you in your tracks and say " yes that's it! " " that's the room I want!" For me to be able to see the big picture of your goals and what you would like to achieve is exactly the thing. Tell me, show me.. more is always more when presenting your ideas.


I'm very settled in my aesthetic, in a good way I think. I know what I love, and what I'm drawn to. This doesn't mean I'm not flexible in designing your spaces but more so helps me to get you to a place of also loving and trusting your aesthetic and what you're drawn to. There's a lot of inspiration and design in the world and being able to trust what you love is kind of life changing. That seems a little dramatic but imagine getting to a place where you're not constantly feeling you need to update or embrace a trend. Being happy where you are. You can look at IG posts and admire others spaces and style without thinking you need to adopt it.

It's been over ten years that I have been doing e designs and I have enjoyed every project I've worked on. Starting out being open to each other and how we communicate builds a relationship that honestly is the second thing I love about this process. By the time your room is done, we're friends. I strive to earn your trust and belief in what I offer and in many past cases one room turns into another. I'm excited to work with you, and get to know you and your home. Let's make it a beautiful space you love.


Here are the few social spots I'm active on creating and curating a feed that is true to me!

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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! 

 

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SARAH SWANSON

CALGARY AB CANADA
sarah@sarahswansondesign.com

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