Designers don't COST money - We SAVE money.

Sometimes it happens within the first five minutes of an Initial Consultation.  Sometimes it happens toward the end - but it almost always happens DURING the first visit to a new client's house.  They show us what they've done, how they tried to make it work, what they bought, how they arranged it, then they say: 

"I should have called you guys first." 

It is a bitter-sweet moment in the consultation for Jo and me.  It means two things:

• The homeowners already invested in things they thought would work and it just didn't quite pan out they way they would've liked.  
• There are people out there who want to try it on their own.  We like this... because it means people are passionate about their homes and have a true desire to improve it.

Design is something that appeals to many people.  We see commercials on television, we recognize great design in our friends' homes, restaurants and offices - there is even a cable channel dedicated to the field of interior design!  Design is beautiful, elegant and glamorous... but design is also a whole lot of work.

There is more to it than just the concepts behind a great design.  Sure, creativity is a big part of it, but there is also the math and science, the psychology, the standards, the measurements and the budgeting.  There is the question of quality, versatility and function.  There are materials that work, and those that don't... and let's not forget the Christmas Tree Effect (it refers situations such as a sofa that looks about the right size in the gigantic warehouse from where you bought it, but upon entering your home, you realize it is entirely over-sized and <ouch> non-refundable.)

Designers are professionals who keep these, and many other things, in mind from the onset of your project.  What worked in your friend's house may not work in yours, and we can tell you why.  We can explain the difference between a 'pink' taupe and a 'green' taupe and which one you should choose.  We can tell you the benefits of corrected leather, or why it may be better to go with uncorrected leather.  We can help you to see what your closed-off kitchen would look like if you removed that one little wall and the impact it could have on the value of your home.  

People tend to steer away from hiring a designer because they'd like to save money on their bottom line.  

To that, we say: If you want to save money, 
then find yourself a good designer.  

Here is a testimonial from one of our newer clients:  Day to day, she saw the developing design through the front windows of her neighbor's home, a Sprama client, and called to ask who was doing the work.  Sprama got a referral out of it, and our client earned herself a referral bonus.

"You are VERY GOOD at your profession!!!! The thought of sprucing up the house, and doing it with confidence, knowing that the selections were based on choices that have artistic taste and professional experience behind them, makes the process far less daunting.  And your receptive, easy style made it a fun and relaxing experience.  So, thank you for a very pleasant beginning to my decorating project!"

J. Atwood - Harrisburg, PA