Design Process

Kirei: sorghum countertop material

The process of working with Greener Lives is simple and client friendly.

How does it work? Here's a summary of a typical timeline.

• You contact Greener Lives by phone (520-548-6812) or email (pamela@greenerlives.net) for a complementary phone consultation to discuss your design project.

• We will set up an appointment to meet at your home, your home in progress or at my office - whichever is appropriate.

• At our meeting, we will discuss your design needs and interests. I will take photos and measurements of your home if floor plans are required.

• After our first meeting, I will develop a design tailored to your home and needs, which may include floor plans, a color palette, furniture selections, flooring options and/or window coverings.

• At our next meeting, we will review the design and materials that I have developed for your home.

• Subsequent meetings will refine the plans and the material selections to create the final design.

• Furniture and other material selections may be ordered from local retailers and/or catalogs.

• I will place purchase orders for your merchandise, coordinate with the architect and subcontractors working on your home, and follow through on the completion of your home's interior design.

The end result: A beautiful and functional home with the healthy and eco-friendly features that meet your and your family's needs.

Design Fees

Most residential design projects are billed hourly at $85/hour for the Interior Design Principal's time. Discounts may be available on merchandise purchased through Greener Lives for projects billed at an hourly rate.

Some Green Consultation Services are available for flat fees, depending on the service.

Commercial design project fees depend on the nature and scale of the project.