All initial appointments are at the clients home, billed hourly, at a 1 hour minimum. If the project requires more than an than an hour, the client is billed every quarter hour. Payment is due at the end of the visit. One visit may be sufficient for smaller more targeted consultations.
(Upon reviewing this site, if interested in moving forward, contact PCL Interiors via email or by phone, and we will be happy to discuss our rates in more detail.)
The hourly rate still applies. For larger projects, this initial visit will most likely be more of a fact finding mission. The designer seeks to fully understand your expectations, the project goals, budget perimeters, style preference, functionality of the space. Housekeeping task may also be done such as taking measurements, photos etc.
It is peramount for the designer to verify the full project scope, before the hands on work begins. Once we know what the project entails, we can then give you an estimated anticipated range of time that it will take to complete your project. For smaller projects this can be done before the initial visit, for midsize projects it can be identified during the visit. Larger or full house design requires more detailed analysis before providing an estimate.
Yes, there can be. One stream is if we purchase wholesale products to sell at retail.
1- Items purchased at retail are billed the retail cost plus 10%.
2- Items purchased wholesale are billed cost plus a percentage.
3- Some retail merchants or subcontractors pay a referral fee to the designer fo shopping or directing clients to them. This is AT NO ADDITIONAL cost to the client. Average is 5% - 20%.
Yes, we do charge an additional 10%. Fee applies to appointments that run past 6:00PM M-F and for all Saturday appointments.
Cash
Check
M/C, Visa (Via phone or in person)
PayPal (Look for payment window via website)
Advanced payment is required for purchases made on your behalf. There may be instances where the client can make payments directly to the retail merchant. A retainer for future hours may also be required for larger projects.
*All face-to-face meetings with clients and subcontractors
*Space plans, furniture layout, drafting and concept development
*Dedicated shopping time for client while in any retail and/or wholesale locations
*Internet and catalogue shopping
*Shopping outside the greater Charlotte area will include a trip fee, based on location.
***There is no additional charge for travel to and from your home or for shopping trips, unless the travel is outside of the Charlotte area. For example trips to Hiph Point or Hickory would require and additional fee.
The designer will come up with an agreed upon cycle. Typically it's every 5-10 hours.
-Initial ideas and one time visits could cover a lot of ground. We could select colors for the interior or exterior. Colors for the trim, doors, molding, painted cabinetry including the finish. Decorative and custom designs require more time and the input of an artist.
-Wallpaper designs could be selected. Several design books can be provide to browse through.
-New furniture layout can be provided. The key is to get you a usable plan while being mindfull of your time during the visit. The design will take accurate measurements and bring magnetic furniture templates to create a design that could be left with the client to shop by. Here the sizes of the furniture and rugs can be predetermined and a shopping check list is created.
-A list of ideas on color options or a dedicated color plan to coordinate the walls, window coverings, wood casegoods, sofas, chairs, etc.
-Suggestions on local and online retails will be provided to source some of the items.
-The client may be more visual and would like a storyboard, complete with color swatches and EXAMPLES of the style of pieces to buy. This would require additonal office time and the end product would be emailed to the client.
-Each project is unique and therefore may require more than listed here. This is a good sampling of what you could have accomplised with 1 home consultation.
EXAMPLES of furniture plans done on site: