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THE E DESIGN PROCESS

what to expect 

ALL THE DETAILS - 

Your e-design experience includes a full visual plan for your room: a curated design board, layout guidance, a shoppable source list, and notes on styling and finishing touches. Everything you need to confidently pull your space together is delivered in a clean, easy-to-follow format. The entire process is done virtually through visual design boards, shopping links and emails.

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You’ll have clear steps, realistic timelines, and an understanding of exactly what will arrive and when. Your design is tailored to the way you live—your routines, your preferences, your existing pieces, and the moments you want to create at home.

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Here's a walk through the process, where to start, what to compile, how the edesign process works, what you can expect and how you'll receive your design! 

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design questionnaire

Your goals, dreams, hopes and expectations. The design questionnaire is your opportunity to tell me all about how you want to live and feel in the space. Inspiration, budgets, favorites, what stays and what goes. Key words, key feels - you'll have a chance to tell all. Along with the questionnaire, you'll send a quick sketch of room dimensions. 

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A note on budgets > If you have a number you have decided you'd like the design to come in within, perfect, just let me know. If you don't I can fully appreciate that too. I very much like to choose items of good value, with a mix of high and low. I appreciate great design that also has great value, and I will always be respectful with your budget. 

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initial concepts 

I love options and I love to show you options. A room can evoke the same feel through different ideas and I like to explore them. The first round of edits you receive will often have a couple of directions to consider - the process is fully centred around your feedback, and while I'm leading you in a direction, I want to know it's one you love and want to live in.

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Timeline - you can expect a week to a week and a half for the first edits to hit your inbox. Along with the visual design board you'll receive a link to a visual page that is dedicated to your project. Every piece I look at, consider and include on the board will be directly linked so you can look through it as well as click through to the items anytime.

 

You'll be responsible for all ordering and can do so when you're ready. I do like to note though that if you are not shopping as links are current, it is not part of the process that they are continually re sourced. 

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the design 

Here we go! We've chatted about initial concepts and it's time to expand them. Now I'll delve into all the details. Once I send over a concept I want you to take a bit of time and let it sink in. I want your true thoughts on your likes, loves and dislikes in the design. The best part of the e-design process is you can sit down and go over everything as your schedule allows. Once I hear from you, I will be back to work on your project, taking a few days as I work on the natural progression of the room. I treat each project individually and want to make sure I am taking the time your space deserves.

 

I keep a 4 day work schedule, with Wednesdays and the weekends off. 

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it's all coming together

It’s important to me that we work on your space until it feels exactly right for you. That commitment has always guided my process. 

 

As the room starts coming together and you find pieces you love, you’re welcome to begin ordering. If you have, let me know :) 

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The process continues with edits and sourcing until we've covered all the details and the space feels effortless, inviting and finished. 

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ANY QUESTIONS?

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 â€‹If you have any questions regarding e design or design questions, truly reach out anytime - and if you're ready to start the process, here's a link to the design questionnaire. 

E DESIGN FEES

From start to finish, including a full visual curated design board with each edit, layout guidance, a shoppable source list, and notes on styling and finishing touches. 

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Entry $300 | Dining Room $600 | Living Room $800 | Primary Bedroom $700 | Non Primary Bedroom ( Children's Room, Nursery, Guest Room, Den ) $600 | Bonus/ Rec Room $800 | Play Room $600

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Invoicing for design services is done through PayPal in Canadian dollars. Through the PayPal invoice you can pay by debit or credit, and the invoice will be sent at the start of your project. I’m based in Canada, but you don’t have to be — in 15 years of offering e-design, I’ve worked with clients all over the world. I have a strong source list for Canadian and American projects, and if you’re elsewhere, I’ll simply ask for a few of your favourite local shops so we can ensure easy shipping and delivery.

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ABOUT

E-design is an approachable, fully online way to get a professionally designed space that feels calm, cohesive, and completely personal to you. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing pieces you already own, the process is designed to be clear, streamlined, and enjoyable from start to finish.

I create each space with intention—soft neutrals, natural textures, effortless layers, and a sense of quiet luxury that lives well in real homes. Every detail is considered, from scale and layout to the pieces that bring warmth and personality to a room.

QUESTIONS / INQUIRIES?
 

Have a question or an idea you’d like to chat about? Feel free to reach out anytime, I'd love to hear from you! 

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