JTID INC

We begin by discussing with our customers the nature of the project at hand, its specifics and, as importantly, by understanding our client's wishes. During a complimentary consultation, we review the space, provide initial feedback and give an overview of the design process. Our objective is to ensure our future customers are met with an approach which puts them at ease moving forward with our firm. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Twenty years of Interior Design experience

Five-time Pasadena Showcase participant

ASID affiliation

All support staff is also degreed in Interior Design

Most projects are billed hourly with some exceptions. Hourly fees for design services are as follows:

Design: $125 per hour

Drafting: $85 per hour

Trade discounts are extended on purchases made through JTID INC. Our hope is for the savings extended on purchases to help offset our design fees. 

Reimbursable expenses are billed at cost. 

After a four-year degree in Interior Design, I worked as a designer for a prominent West Hollywood furniture showroom. My role was to meet with potential customers and discuss solutions for their homes while promoting the brand. After two years, I opened my own firm which I have independently operated for the last seventeen years. I have always strived to work with diverse clients which I find key in remaining creative. 

We work with anyone with whom we feel a successful rapport can be established. From young professionals moving into their first home to a lovely couple well into their nineties, our clients have been extremely diverse. We have also worked with small and large businesses. Our process isn't based on scale but on providing a service to all. Our hourly billing allows us to take on projects of many sizes and budgets. 

To stay current, I attend as many professional trade conventions as possible, in the US and Worlwide. I research materials, furniture and establish contact with potential resources. We tend to procure materials and furniture from trade vendors. However, we also work with retail outlets if and when necessary. 

We always begin by telling potential clients that the design process should be enjoyable. Putting ideas together is an extremely rewarding experience. The journey -short or long- should not be driven by unnecessary constraints or restrictions. Design is about exploring options. Most clients are concerned with making mistakes yet, as I often outline, nothing is set in stone until purchases have been made and confirmed.

I believe clients should formulate their expectations clearly. They should also understand the design process before committing to any professional. Not all designers work in the same fashion. The design process plays a significant part in the success of a designer/client relationship. If and when I feel potential clients may not adhere to our process, I often refer them to other design professionals whose approach may be more suitable.