BY HAND
By Hand - Helpful, Realistic Design Advice for your home (and I’d wager your heart and mind**)
A few years back I offered interior design consultations. In retrospect, they were bigger and more grandiose than I’d intended. Simple and fun is the way to go.
What’s more realistic is having a clear plan that’s focused, attainable, and budget friendly.
For the far majority of us it’s about diagnosing everyday design issues and tackling them one at a time, one room at a time. Whole house makeovers are extremely rare.
Maybe if you’re very rich or in entertainment television. But even then.
Suffice it to say, I’ve done some remodeling to the service. And I’m interested in bringing back what I’m calling By Hand. Not just because I love the sound of it, but because it captures how I approach most conundrums.
By Hand is aimed at addressing one room or area of your home that’s driving you crazy or in need of design and or styling help.
**We spend a lot of time in our homes. In addition to the other hundred reasons why homes are special, they comfort us when we’re feeling blue and provide a space to celebrate with friends.
A little attention goes a long way and can be done by:
‘shopping your house’
relocating / restyling what already exists in the space
considering color and common shapes
selling/donating that which no longer is serving you—spaciousness is a gift
No more than three product recommendations will be made (i.e. furniture, rug, drapes, etc. that you may have to buy). In my opinion, a little restriction or restraint is a good thing, prompting creativity over consumption.
Available in person (greater Albuquerque area) or online.
Starting at $289
Kind Words
Erin honed in on the unique elemental aspects of our home and helped me orient to the directions and appropriate placement of objects, furniture and sacred items. She layered this with aesthetics, artfulness, and the philosophy of ‘living well’.
She provided us with 3 different design options, discussed what areas we could edit and then provided a curated resource list. Mindful of consumption and budget, she offered a phase approach. I couldn’t be happier to try something new in our space.
-former client
Furnishing an entire house in a new build can be overwhelming and costly. With smart planning the task can be affordable and enjoyable.
Erin played a huge role in the interior flow of my casa and helped me make it less stressful and more fun. I strongly recommend Erin in all things related to design.
-former client