CONSULTING AND IMPLEMENTATION
SMALL PROJECTS
$200 hourly consultation charge
Trade prices goods and services*
20% project management on all goods or services purchased
*Trade Prices: discounts between 10 to 50% plus sales tax, transport, and handling costs.
LARGER PROJECTS
One or more meetings on-site to assess project and client requirements. Client to provide budget so scope can be considered.
Measurements, initial assessments, project feasibility considered. On completion a design concept proposal is presented to the client with estimates.
$1,250.00 (minimum)
$200 hourly consultation charge
Detailed Design and Implementation
Once approved. Briefs and detailed drawings done, goods and services ordered, and timelines established to implement and complete.
20% of total project cost including materials, fixtures and fittings, contractor fees. (Trade prices) *
Changes/new design development:
$200.00 per hour for new design work required
20% of total value of materials, furniture, and contractor fees as part of the additional/extended project. (Trade prices) *
Travel Charges: Travel charges will apply if the client or project location is in excess or 25 miles from our office in Washington DC, but only applies to actual travel to and from those locations.
$95.00 per hour
Payment: DHD will invoice at our best trade pricing plus any applicable sales tax, delivery and handling charges for purchases made on their behalf. Payment in advance is often required with a credit card, Venmo, Zelle or personal check.
Other Terms and Conditions: Charges will be invoiced on a regular basis for design consultation and project management fees as well as reimbursement for purchases and other direct client costs. In the case of project management fees, these are billed at the date of invoice and order placed with the supplier. Contractors’ costs and project management fees will be billed when due, with expectations explained in advance. Costs and fees and project management are itemized in invoices.
*Trade Prices: discounts range between 10 to 50% plus sales tax, transport, and handling costs.
Design Concept Phase
Starting with personal one-to-one meetings on-site to assess project and client requirements. The client needs to provide an upfront budget so the total scope of the project can be determined. This is followed by detailed measurements and initial site assessments including overall project feasibility.
On completion, the design consultant will provide a complete design concept proposal to the client with cost estimates and examples of materials, paint colors and appliance types as necessary.
| Initial Concept Stage: $1,250.00 (minimum) |
| Additional Concept and Change Requests: $200.00 per hour (additional consultation fees) |
Detailed Design and Implementation
Following client approval, project briefs with detailed drawings are finalized and goods and services ordered are confirmed. Project timelines and schedules are developed to confirm project milestones and overall project completion date.
| Project Fees | 20% of total project cost (including materials, fixtures/fittings and contractor fees). |
| Changes/new design development: | $200.00 per hour for new design work or changes required |
| Additional items/services | 20% of total value of materials, furniture, and contractor fees as part of the additional/extended project. |
| Travel Charges | Travel charges of $95.00 per hour will apply if the client or project location is in excess of 25 miles from our office in Washington DC, but only applies to actual travel to and from those locations. |
General Project Fees
| Consulting Fees: | $200 per hour |
| Project Management Fee: | 20% of items and services purchased for clients |
| Trade prices: | discounts of between 10-50% on retail prices of goods and services available to clients* |
Payment and Other Terms
| Payments: | DHD will invoice at our best trade pricing plus any applicable sales tax, delivery and handling charges for purchases made on their behalf. Payment in advance is often required with a credit card, Venmo, Zelle or personal check. |
| Other Terms and Conditions: | Charges will be invoiced on a regular basis for design consultation and project management fees as well as reimbursement for purchases and other direct client costs. In the case of project management fees, these are billed at the date of invoice and order placed with the supplier. Contractors’ costs and project management fees will be billed when due, with expectations explained in advance. Costs and fees and project management are itemized in invoices. |
*Trade Prices: discounts range between 10 to 50% plus sales tax, transport, and handling costs.
I BELIEVE
A GOOD INTERIOR DESIGNER WILL:
- Help you visualize unique concepts and consider hidden details
- Research and source designer only vendors as well as brand retailers at trade prices.
- Save you from making expensive mistakes
- Add value to your home by understanding what is an investment and what looks good
- Provide access to a network of trusted contacts and suppliers
- Brief the builder/vendor then liaise as a problem solver
- Save you time, stress and money.
Services
Furniture: We will source from the manufacturer or retailer at trade prices. We look at style, comfort, function and durability and fit for your family and the look for the home. We then provide layout suggestions and floor plans.
We find unique or fabulous pieces: Sofas, sectionals, occasional chairs, Dining tables and chairs, benches, stools; coffee, cocktail and end tables; consoles.
Upholstery: Designers source unique, durable, elegant, wow, fun or inexpensive fabrics to complement and custom new furniture. Or repurpose your existing furniture. They can add a trim, change a skirt, add pin cushioning, or tone down a piece.
Window treatments: Designers style to solve problems (privacy, light) or create a look with fabulous, wow, neutral or inexpensive fabric to finish your room. They select hardware, fabric, trims, get measurements and organize installation to get the right look. Shutters and specialty shades across brands are also researched and considered.
Floors: Floors are the biggest continuous space in the room. The color and texture of the carpet or rug measurements can have a huge impact on the room. Designers find the right fit and look, install carpet or rugs, and make floor covering recommendations. We also recommend wood floor stains, woods finishes, and sealants. We also look at stone, polished cement and tiles.
Paint colors and Wallpaper: Flat, eggshell, pearl, semi-gloss or gloss paint? Oil or latex; two coats or one coat? Had you thought about the color
palette for your style of home, furniture and decorative items? All the rooms in the house need to look good together whether adjacent or upstairs. You need these to be all the same story otherwise there will be conflict and the overall look may not work. Light affects the color of your rooms throughout the day. The textures and hues for the whole house need to be taken into account. Wallpaper selection is also tricky and durability and look with the surrounding rooms are important.
We sourcing and install wallpaper.
Lighting: These days luminosity and manufacturers offerings change regularly. Lighting can make or break a look. We look for functional, exceptional pieces that give off the right amount of light for whatever your needs.
Powder and Bathrooms: Baths, sinks, shower glass, tiles, vanities, toilets and faucets, spouts and most important the Layout. We will give you the look that suits your home.
Kitchens: I am a chef and I love great appliances, surfaces and storage. I keep up with manufacturer’s courses. I Like to have a functional kitchen, that is extraordinary and a fabulous entertaining space too.
Soft Furnishings and decorative objects: These are the finishing touches that make or break a room. Bedcovers, valances, shams and pillows and cushions. Tablecloths, napkins, vases candles, will make the look work. Doormats, outdoor and indoor plants, and pots.
DIANA HANNES/ THE DESIGNER
DHD was established by the former stylist, image consultant and editor of Better Homes and Gardens Australia. Diana has lived in the US for over 20 years. Through extensive travels I have observed many looks.
I like people and work to understand their needs; so listening, timing and follow through are important. I established Diana Hannes Design 15 years ago after volunteering for charity design work and my business started from there.
My inspiration comes from my client’s dreams. I put my visualization skills and psychology training and knowledge of what is available as well as my many years of observation across cultures into these dreams. I have a deep understanding of the Design business and all there is to offer. I work with Architects and Builders and I have my own team for smaller projects.
My projects have taken me outside of the Washington DC area. I work across budgets and large and small projects interest me. I work to get the best result for my client and that includes the finished product as well as working within my client’s budget. My business is very much on a referral basis so my client’s long term satisfaction is foremost in my thoughts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Former stylist for TV and magazines; and former Decorating Editor at Better Homes and Gardens magazine, Australia. B.A. Psychology, Economics. (University of NSW) and M.Com Marketing and Finance (University of NSW).
ABOUT
DIANA
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Tim Bley
Karren West
Suzi Merraga
Antony Gramm
HOW & WHERE TO FIND ME
Street number and town name 23