FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Interior design and interior decorating are two distinct professions.  In short, interior designers decorate, decorators do not design.

Interior design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create a functional space within a building and requires education and formal training.  Upon graduating designers must apprentice with a registered designer before passing an exam and becoming registered with a council and/or licensing board.  Designers work closely with architects, contractors and trades.  They can make a space functional, safe and beautiful as structural changes can be planned for.

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No formal education is required to become an interior decorator.  Most interior decorators focus on decorative elements like color, fabric and accessories to achieve an aesthetic since structural work is completed before they come on board.

Reason #1-  You're going to save money.  Repeat, YOU ARE GOING TO SAVE MONEY.  Designers are trained professionals who have a wealth of knowledge, experience and resources.  A good designer will help you avoid costly mistakes, achieve the look you're after (the first time) and ultimately increase the value of your home.  

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In addition to benefiting financially from hiring an interior designer, they will SAVE YOU TIME.  Precious hours are gained back from a trained designer as they can anticipate (and handle) unforeseen obstacles along with knowing what needs to be done (and when) to keep your project progressing smoothly.  No one enjoys avoidable delays.  

There are important steps to making sure Salted Interiors is a great fit for you and your family!   When you submit a client contact form you'll receive a follow up email and phone call to discuss the initial overview of your project.  A complimentary on-site consultation is scheduled to review the project in detail and provide you with a project scope for estimated design services. 

salt of the earth (noun phrase);
basic, fundamental goodness; reliable, trustworthy and straightforward

The measure of who we are is what we do with the talents that God has given us.  As a no-nonsense individual you won't hear fluff to make a sale.  Lauren believes in fulfilling her God-given call to create by helping those around her and delivering the personalized service found in small firms.  She is above all a Christian with strong moral compass who bases her business on honesty and integrity. 

We always design for you!!  If you don't see your style it's because we haven't worked together (yet!)  Lauren approaches every project with fresh eyes and open ears as the goal is curate a space specific to your lifestyle.  Salted clients always say their vision was captured better than they could have imagined. 

​"PERKS" to Procurement by Salted Interiors:

• exclusive access to extensive network of products not available to retail clientele 

• custom handcrafted pieces curated for you to reflect your unique lifestyle

• lower pricing extended than retail MSRP in most instances 

• coordination of everything on your behalf eliminating frustration and time spent sourcing products alone  

• peace of mind avoiding costly mistakes while bringing valuable insight to personalized design

• freight, White Glove receiving, storage and delivery fees are passed to you at cost without markup unlike most designer terms

• WOW factor because people recognize a well-designed home that functions

Design is deeply personal since we are in your space spending your hard-earned money.   In order to understand the full scope of work,  site-visit consultations are offered at no charge to assess your project requirements.  An accurate bid for your design investment is prepared up-front and Lauren will answer any questions you may have.  

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We are always happy to accept new clients! However in order to ensure each homeowner receives the project attention deserved there may be delayed timing on when we can begin your design. 

Reach out today to learn how Salted Interiors can be an asset for your next investment!