Sandra Kersey's Divine Designs
About
Along with the actual designing of the project, listening and getting to know you, my clients, is what I consider the most important aspect of my job.
It's your home. It's your space. So the most exciting part of my job is getting to know you, your design style and your lifestyle. Then taking what you bring to the table along with what's trending and what's coming to create the perfect mood, functionality, beauty and finished product that you will love and enjoy for years to come.
I've been decorating for decades. I am forever grateful to our HOA chairwoman in Mississippi, our real estate agents in OH, MS and AR who have been such a source of encouragement in utilizing my gifts, talents and training to serve others in this way. It's because of them and countless others that this business was launched.
Now we get to combine your design style and lifestyle with my aptitude toward the arts to design a space you can call your dream home, an experience of fine designing that's a reflection of you.
I've been privileged to decorate homes, condos, a popular nail salon, and Air BNB rental properties. And I look forward to meeting you and being a part of your next refresh or total makeover design projects.
You can follow me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKDivineDesigns/ Instagram: @sandra_ks_divine_designs
LinkedIn: Sandra (Kisling) Kersey
Website in process: www.sandrakersey.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I first set up a free consultation. Most interior decorators charge anywhere between $50-$450 for a consult. But it's important to me to get to know you first, your design style and if we are a good fit for each other.
From there, I will put together a proposal for you based on both our initial expecations and go from there.
My primary goal is to get you as close to your desired result as possible within your budget and design style. So the process is interactive and fluid.
I include a mood board that is interactive between the client and myself. This serves as a very helpful tool that gets us to where we want to be.
I'm aslo able to provide accent pieces, furniture, wall art, rugs, lighting and additional resources from the same places designers such as Shae McGee, Joanna Gaines and others get their unique pieces from. This is a HUGE advantage to, a service I am able to provide to you as a client. You can get the look you want with pieces that will not only make your space unique but aslo conversation pieces that you can be proud of.
In a nutshell, I provide a full service fine decorating experience from the vision to the actual pieces. From a refesher to a complete makeover, I've got you covered. Rates vary depending on how much you'd like me to do verses how much you, the client wishes to be involved in the process. Everyone is unique in how much they need.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was an art major in college and am currently finishing up a business course in interior decorating.
I've been decorating since the mid 80's including business condo, vacation beach condo (AirBNB), a nail salon and several homes.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Initial Consultation (a $350 value): FREE
Retainer Fee: 10% of design project estimate
Per Room or Zone: $10 per square foot
Per Room (+Furnishings): Depends on the clients budget, needs, design style, etc.
Per Room (Design - Mood Board Only): $975
Per Room (3D Rendering Only): $1500
Per Room (4K Rendering Only): $1600
How did you get started in this business?
It was a natural evolution of realizing my gifts and talents and what I have to offer others in combination with the encouragement of others.
I've been doing it for years and have come to realize, this is my happy place. And as opportunity and readiness met, here we are.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Business owners, families and rental property.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Two guest suites, a main bedroom, master bath, kitchen, home office, guest bath, family room and a music room.
Additionally, a beach condo.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Listen to your gut during the initial consultation. Are they a good listener?
It's your space. It's where and what you have to live in. So it's important that you are being heard, that your design style is understood.
If you aren't sure what your design style is, a good interior decorator will help you figure that out as part of the process.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Be realistic about your expectations.
Have a budget.
If you are working with a spouse or significant other for a give room, rooms, or business, be flexible. Make room for the possibilities that a design can be arrived at that everyone gets what they want and everyone can be very pleased with the outcome.