About
I've been an Interior Designer for years now, with experience in high-end residential with some commercial work. I bring an unconstrained and inspired approach to everything I do. I develop innovative concepts and designs for a client's home, furniture & lighting designs. I source and forage after highly-sought after pieces and beautiful materials to produce new finished products. I work with an amazing array of craftsmen and artisans to create beautiful objects. I feel the best designers are those who are influenced by the world around them, have an innate understanding of their customers' aesthetic and specific design challenge, who find the opportunity to produce work that is both contemporary and inventive, and who strive to have a small footprint yet a big impact. That is the type of designer I aim to be with each and every project I’m involved in.
Design Specialties :
Conceptual Development + Design / Space Planning / Materiality / Color Specialist
Design + Fabrication : Furniture + Lighting
Interior Design Consultant : Direct Client or Architecture Firm
Specialties
Project type
Space(s) to design/improve
Square footage of space to improve
Services needed
Structural changes
Styles interested in
Customer budget for services only
Photos and videos
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Marlene J.
Marlene J.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Discovery is part of the design process. There are no typical clients, nor templates that I follow. It's getting to know each client and understanding their needs. Each client has their own story to tell, and I help implement it through thoughtful design.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduated from Parsons School of Design, 2005
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
My rates are very reasonable and I can work with most budget ranges. Interior design is not about completing a questionnaire nor taking a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about developing a relationship with a client and understanding who they are and how they live. As such, initial design consultations are conducted in person (within a reasonable distance to my home or office) or via Skype.
I am able to negotiate services with a client after understanding the entire scope of the project and what they are looking for.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked over the years with an array of interesting people, whether it's with a firm or on my own. I have met with Russell Simmons while working at BNO Design in NYC. A very pleasant man and empowering vegan.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Look for someone who does not have a continuous style throughout all their projects and is able to work with the many facets of interior design.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Understand what you are looking for and do not allow yourself to be overwhelmed by cooki-cutter design.