We all feel the cosmic magic that both both buoys us and grounds us in a sense of place when we’re in a beautiful space. It is my JOY to bring you elegant, classic, and timeless design for your home that is affordable, unstuffy, and playful.
I usually have between 6-10 projects at once and complete between 10-15 projects per year. If you want to work together, please reach out - I can offer competitive pricing and services because I don’t have a ton of overhead - but does mean that I need to forecast everything in advance.
What makes Honey & Salt Home different?
HSH is a service-based practice; I wholly reject sales-based fees. I believe that nothing should ever be perfect; perfect is for magazines, and it inhibits real livin’; but I do believe in perfectly imperfect - that’s central to my practice. Have you ever noticed how even really ‘ugly’ things have their own sense of beauty? My work and creative intuition has taught me that perfect imperfection that can’t be copied - and it’s a weighty, tricky thing that should be eeked out between client and designer. Having a classical education and resume don’t make me or my work stiff; I am approachable, earnest, and transparent about not only my mistakes, but the mistakes of my colleagues (ask me anything!).
How does full-scale design work?
A good rule of thumb is that your interiors budget should be between 33-50% of your home’s value; client budgets for my work usually start at $100,000, but I do have some flexibility depending on the project.
FULL SERVICE DESIGN INCLUDES
SCHEMATIC/STRATEGIC PHASE - This is the Goals and Budget phase. The best designs come from trust. Central to that is an agreement (it’s spelled out in my hefty, attorney-written, codified, insured contract!) between us that I will abide by the project with your financial best interest in mind. In this initial phase, I’ll tour your home several times and conduct field measures to get to know you and the way you live. I’ll look for common design mistakes made by builders and poorly-trained trades as well as search for areas of improvement that will enhance your daily life throughout all seasons. If necessary, I can conduct feasibility studies and have my architect submit plans for permits and codes. During this phase, the budget and timeline are solidified as well as the scope of our work.
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT - This is the space-planning phase. I’ll start sketching and drafting for you to be able to imagine the impending changes. The capstone of this phase is our floorplan development and elevations, detail drawings, etc. When we’ve agreed on the general footprint of your plans, we can start customizing dimensions, materials, and fun details.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - Materials, materials, materials galore! This is my absolute favorite part of the process. I often hand my clients (or throw at them!) materials in the earlier phases to jump-start the most important aspect of our work together: how it will feel. Tactile, lush, textured, smooth. Mixing glass, wood, fabric, and other elements to create perfect harmony. I’m committed to rounding out your space, integrating your interiors with the contextual architecture and built environment, and blurring the lines between what will be the plush comfort of your interiors and the grand perfection of your home’s natural environment. I don’t like to rely on the quick-study design props or tricks you might see on Instagram or design blogs because I want the space to be yours, not the facsimile of something we both saw somewhere. Your finished product will have soul - and it will be yours.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION - Here, we’ll add details for electricians, plumbers, millworkers, or any other craftsperson to save time and money on any mistakes that might pop up.
ADMINISTRATION & INSTALLATION - Throughout this process, we handle all shipping, storage, receiving, and repairs for you until it is time for install. At that time, I’ll have your home furnished, polished, and styled down to the last detail for your enjoyment and optimal lifestyle.