Who We Are

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

For interior design services, we offer a sliding scale between $85-125/hr based on the client's budget and the scope/ complexity of the project. For custom furniture and metalwork, we provide a quote based on the piece or project. This typically includes all materials, fabrication, delivery, and installation.For interior design services, we offer a sliding scale between $85-125/hr based on the client's budget and the scope/ complexity of the project. For custom furniture and metalwork, we provide a quote based on the piece or project. This typically includes all materials, fabrication, delivery, and installation.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

We believe in the in-person collaborative design process, so we typically start with a one-hour site visit/consultation to assess the existing conditions of your space and get a clear understanding of the project scope and your inspirations. Shortly after the consultation, we will share with you a detailed outline of the project scope and cost estimate, phase by phase. The initial consultation is $300 and all projects have a minimum of $5000 total in design fees.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Our backgrounds are in architecture and blacksmithing. I have my undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and a Master's degree in architecture. My design experience extends from roles as senior designer to project manager at leading architecture firms in San Francisco, New York and Philadelphia. While my interest and confidence lie in designing intimate residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces, my past projects include ground-up designs of a Honda dealership, a catholic church, and a winery & events hall. Currently, I lead a design-fabrication studio. The technical skills I have acquired through building with my own hands give me full confidence to take on any project from concept through final implementation.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

After working in architecture firms for many years, I wanted to not only design, but be able to build things with my own hands. This led me to start a design and fabrication studio, which has helped me grow, not only in my design and technical skills, but also in acquiring the vision and insight it takes to build long-term relationships with clients and collaborators, to write thoughtful and concise proposals, and to manage every stage of a project from concept through final implementation.

What types of customers have you worked with?

We have successfully completed projects for a new condo at 450 Hayes St and Lyft. Other commercial projects include Tilt Inc., Gigaom, Tyto Life, BackerKit, Amitree, and Jumpstart Automotive. Our retail projects include UnionMade, Mill Mercantile and Parlor.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

Recently, we teamed up with the curator at StoreFrontLab to start an experimental retail pop-up project, meant as part community living room, part art house, and part greenhouse. The process of designing and building the physical space for it made me realize how much I love design and architecture, and the feeling of being a part of something much larger than myself, which is the reason why you are reading this today. We had exactly a month to design and fabricate everything for it!

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Be sure you are ready to start your project. Everything takes longer than we think, especially in design and building projects, so simply knowing whether you're really ready or not will save you a lot of time and money.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

How involved do you need your designer to be? Most professionals offer a wide range of services. It's helpful to know how much help you'll need and how much you're willing to do yourself.