"Why don't you offer free consultations?"

In the past, I came to initial consultations with potential clients full of excitement to hear about their project and see how I could help them reinvent their living space. Then I faced the conundrum of whether to stay tight lipped about my initial ideas, which was a disservice to the homeowners, or to share my insights and design recommendations for free, which was  a disservice to me. With a paid consultation, I can ensure that you walk away with information of value that you can use whether or not you decide to hire my full design services. That way, we both grow from the consultation and our professional relationship begins with productivity and fairness.