Comments on: My Skimp meets Splurge Design Ethos Explained

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:05:11 +0000

In reply to Margaret.

Hi Margaret. It would be best to fill out the online form on our website so we can review your needs/enquiry in more detail: https://www.tlcinteriors.com.au/interior-designers-melbourne/ Thanks.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:14:20 +0000

Hi do you do country nsw. I live in a small town and of course there is no one here that do this. I am after help look at my floorplan and decorating

Thanks

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:23:09 +0000

In reply to Endre.

Hi Endre, thank you! Yes you can post it, just please link to the article and not just copy and paste the text. Feel free to tag us in on Facebook too.

To be honest I haven’t noticed the issue you mentioned about women not wanting a man to design for them. Most of my clients are women or couples and I’ve had a few male only clients. So I can’t suggest anything there sorry.

Have you tried networking with some of the builders in your area to see if they could recommend you to their reno/new build clients? Could even do some hours for the builder directly, I know many designers who do that. I also knoew designers who found clients just by networking at their school pickup/drop off, hairdresser and other places. Just have to get out there and keep hunting down jobs by word of mouth if Adwords isn’t bringing the work in. Good luck.

By: Endre

Endre — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:31:21 +0000

This is a great article and I totally agree with the skimp meets splurge theory. Do you mind if I post this on our Facebook page? Allspace design in Wollongong. Also the other challenge I find is when I’m not doing commercial design projects I’m doing design consultations and the majority of times it’s for a lady (I’m male) the majority of times they don’t see the value in letting a male design for them and I lose business even with great reviews and past project references. What’s the work around?? Can you also suggest some ways to generate more job leads as I’m running out of google money. Would really like some critical feed back as we are a fairly new start up even though I have been in the commercial fit out game for the last 20 years.

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:46:59 +0000

In reply to Momo. Hi Momo, I wouldn't be able to help with that budget.

By: Momo

Momo — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:35:35 +0000

Hi
What if I want on rental but newly built property interior but with same furniture and resources not more budget on buying on new furniture just your fees (if it untill $200)I can pay but not more than $300
Is it possible to help me to decure my house ?

By: Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:37:54 +0000

In reply to Naomi. Hey Naomi, I meant more the terminology people use. They're more likely to be excited and talk about something being cheap (particularly if a brand that is usually a little more mid or high end has a sale).

By: Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 07:20:27 +0000

Ahhh you’re funny. To me, West Elm & Adairs are on the expensive end of medium priced!! Cheap & cheerful to me is Kmart, Target & Ikea, I have quite a few things from those stores in my house & not ashamed! I won’t buy their furniture but knick knacks, cushions, throws, plant pots, pet stuff & some linen are all excellent & often very on trend. I’ve supplemented with Spotlight & Harris Scarfe for kitchen stuff & have got some very good bargains from marketplace/ebay/gumtree, things like storage containers & wall art. Our big pieces are from places like Nick Scali & Harvey Norman, both of which we got on sale. I’m slowly supplementing with some quality pieces like custom wood shelving, leather accessory chairs & big art. The other thing I think is important is to live in a space for a while, I get people want a space done, mostly we could never have afforded to do it all in one go, but our wants/tastes have adapted as I’ve seen things & trends go, I’m also very indecisive! But I will be happy with my art filled, leafy, rustic/industrial/safari, eclectic spaces when we are finally done! I love design & looking at what you’ve done too.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:35:45 +0000

Hi Chris!!
I loved this article and your whole philosophy. I 100% agree with you. My husband has his own building company and I take care of the design side of things. I have loved and lived design my whole life, then went back and did some study so I had a formal qualification and could bring some extra skills into our business. I was a young Mum, so my decorating specialty has been working with what I have, finding affordable things that look nice and getting my hands dirty and doing some DIY by repainting furniture etc. I once bought a big modular sofa on ebay that would have been $10,000 new – for $242. I had it cleaned and kept it a few years, then had it professionally re-covered for $1500 and it’s still going strong. There are ways – but I suppose that’s a skill not everybody has, or that they just don’t want to invest the time and effort all on their own when working with a designer will give them better results more quickly with less stress. What’s not to like?!. My experience in our business echoes exactly what you said about the fact that you can do it affordably – but not for literally nothing lol!! I love everything you write and love love that there are others working in the industry who enjoy working in this area.

By: Penny White

Penny White — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 03:04:16 +0000

Hi Chris

I loved that article because it lets people know (and from all socio-economic backgrounds) that anyone, if they want to, CAN afford an Interior Designer. I mean god knows I’d love Martyn Lawrence Bullard to breeze into my place on a whim & a whiff of just a few hundred dollars, but somehow I don’t think that’s ever going to happen. But my next best thing to him IS YOU. My question to you is ~ what is the smallest consult you have done? There I put it out there! I would love to be able to engage with you regarding my new living room. I have the basics but I’m a bit stuck on a few things. It may be as simple as just a few pics & emails back & forth & I’m on my way. Is that something you could/would do? Can you email me about it and let me know if the procedure & $$$$ etc

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:01:08 +0000

Which locations do you operate from? I’m in Queensland and will be buying a house in the next 6 months… and am interested in your services! I sold my last house 2 months ago and all my furniture with it so I’m definitely wanting some guidance when I’m in the new house and ready to buy back items again. This article was great!!