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Interior Architect and Design: Answering Your Questions

Zachary Wheeler • March 3, 2025

Consultations, Presentations, and more


 In the last few months, we have given 2 Interior Design presentations focusing on what we can do for you and your home. They have been informational sessions with incentives. Working with an Interior Designer is a luxury, and we want to make it as smooth as possible for you. Giving a presentation to a community is a great way to reach a large number of people and give out a ton of useful information at once. We have a great time doing them and make them fun for you! Here are some frequently asked questions and what you need to know.

 

  1. What is a Wall Covering and where do you use it? 


Wall Coverings are anything you put on a wall. These include: wallpaper, fabric, grasscloth, silk paper, and wood accents, like wainscoting and board & batten. I love using a wall covering in powder rooms. It gives a smaller space a unique style. They also look great in dining rooms, home offices, and libraries/flex spaces.

 

    2. Where do I order my products from, and can anyone get them?


I use to-the-trade accounts for most of my design. This means that you must be an Interior Designer to order from these companies. That way not just anyone can go off the street and take my designs. You can get similar items, but this is why one would use an Interior Designer, so I can make your home unique, special, and different. I have a few companies that I order custom items from for the specific sizing to your home. So no, not just anyone can order these designer items. You also get my pricing and expert eye. Win-Win!


    3. What does a Consultation Include?


I do charge a fee for my Consultations. This is surprising to some and regular practice to most. This is my time that I come to help you, just like any other person you would hire to come work on your home. This fee DOES include the consultation in your home, deciding what kind of project you want done, and what it entails. Also included is my design time when I sit down to focus on your project and make up a project scope. I also offer just color consultations. This would include a paint palette and where/how to use it. 


    4. What else does the Presentation entail?


I like to go over everything from start to finish. From when you decide to hire me to the end of the process. This is not usually a quick process either, it can take anywhere from 3-6 months depending on the size of the project. I want you to be prepared. What’s your budget? What exactly do you want to do? How can I help you? I am not everyone’s style of designer, and that’s completely fine! I had one question about styling Antiques. That is not my specialty, but I can help you find the right designer for you to fit your style. I want you to get the expertise and style you would want for your own home. 



I hope this helps you understand what an Interior Architect & Designer can do for you, and specifically, what I can do for you. This is just an example of the information we put out there. If you have any questions at all, watch our videos, send me an email, or follow us on socials! 


@zacharylukedesigns 

zacharylukedesigns@gmail.com

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By Zachary Wheeler • January 21, 2025
Mocha, Cinnamon, Ruby, Green and more! The main company I use in my business for paint is, Benjamin Moore. I have used them for years and love all their colors, stains, and products. From the whitest white to blackest black, they carry over 3000 colors for all your color needs! Beyond Benjamin Moore, we will touch on other company’s colors of the year. I love POPS of colors in design. Grays and Blues are still my go-to standards, but adding in a pop of color can make your space fun! Benjamin Moore Color of the Year is: Cinnamon Slate They describe this as a mix of heather plum and velvety brown. It is a lovely purple-y hue that would look great in a kitchen, foyer, or primary bedroom. Along with the Color of the Year, they also coordinate a color palette with that. These are colors that will complement each other and can be used together in rooms, like accents, doors, trim, etc. When I accent color, I do not mean an accent wall, just to clarify. These colors include: Rosepine-green/sage, Paris Rain-mint/light green, Sea Salt-neutral grey/white, Glacier White-white hue, Stained Glass-Teal/green, Leather Saddle Brown-burgundy/brown, Chowning’s Tan-Tan/camel, Tissue Pink-Blush pink, & Ashwood Moss-mossy green. Moving on to the other Colors of the Year. Here are my other favorites. Pantone- Mocha Moose A warm rich brown that would be perfect for a big open family room, or in a walk-in closet. HGTV Home for Sherwin Williams- Quietude A neutral green with gray and blue undertones. This would look great on kitchen cabinets or a comfortable sunroom! Behr- Rumors This is a deep ruby red with a bold warmth and would look wonderful in a moody library, home office, or a dining room. If you are looking to update paint in any of your spaces, all these colors would look great. Again, I work with Benjamin Moore, and they have plenty to choose from. I do color consultations often and work those colors into a full design. Get your 2025 started off right, and let’s get to work! 

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