You have hired me to design and complete a vision for your space and I ask that you  do not select or purchase items without consulting me because that selection may not  be a fit for the design, space, or budget. However, I am occasionally available to shop  or visit showrooms with my clients upon request and bill at an hourly rate of $250.

I do my best to give you a full cost outlook of each item, but additional costs such as  storage, shipping, installation, or unexpected labor do occasionally happen. We  typically assign the fee amount for delivery/installation after purchasing has been  finalized so our installers can provide the most accurate quote for the scope of  merchandise/services being delivered. Our Design Fee will increase proportionally to  the agreed-upon rate if the scope of the Project increases or if additional items or  services are specified during the design process.

I will work with the contractors hired by the client. I love working with other design  professionals to create your custom space. I do prefer to use professionals that I have  worked with on previous projects and can provide recommendations when necessary.  Room at the Beach, Inc. does not provide contractor services; so independent  architects and contractors hired by the client are an integral part of the process.

This depends on the scope of the project and what is purchased. Occasionally there  are delays caused by weather, vendor vacations, factory errors, and other  unpredictable influences that are out of my control. We do our best to provide  realistic lead times on products when available and for larger projects we can provide  a schedule/timeline to include ETAs and Installation/Delivery dates. The client as well  as all professionals hired to work on the project are expected to not cause  unreasonable delays in the project. 

Once you receive a Proposal we ask that you respond within 3 days to either accept  or decline the Proposal. For acceptance, a signed copy of the proposal or approval  on Studio Webware along with deposit payment is required to place an order. No  item will be ordered by Designer until Designer receives a signed proposal and  payment.

Most often orders cannot be cancelled or refunded. In the event that a refund can be  attained, you may cancel the order and receive a refund for the cost of the item minus  the design fee and any other applicable vendor restocking fees. Custom orders are  non refundable.

Proposals are requested with payment within 3 days of receipt. Invoices for time  billing and reimbursable expenses are due within 14 days. Invoices more than 30  days past due will accrue a 10% late fee per month and all work will cease until  invoice is paid. 

Since I work hourly, increasing the scope is not a problem. 

Please bring any concerns to my attention immediately and so we can discuss and, if  necessary, find a more desirable solution. The decision about what is purchased and  installed in your home is ultimately yours.

We can work within your budget, whether you are looking to create a completely  custom masterpiece or subtly refresh your home or something in between. Having a  budget is very important for the project running smoothly and for your expectations  to be met. It is always helpful to have an idea of your budget and “wishlist” prior to  meeting and beginning the design process! 

A Proposal is a document where I am requesting payment for merchandise and/or  services we have presented to you so that I can purchase/schedule these items/ services on your behalf. The proposal also includes fees such as delivery/installation,  freight, and our Design Fee. Proposals are payable to Room at the Beach, Inc.