90 Minute Design Consultation
Get Expert Answers Before You Commit
Not sure where to start with your renovation? Get clarity on layout, materials, budget, and next steps- plus a product-specific professional AI render, contractor punch list and product links emailed to you post visit.
What You'll Walk Away With
90-Minute Design Build Consults – What’s Included
We'll sit down in your space and talk through everything – your dreams, your goals, your concerns, your budget, and your timeline.
Vision & Feasibility Discussion
You'll share what you want to accomplish, and find out what's actually possible within your budget and you’ll get ideas to help improve the beauty and efficiency of your original plan. We'll talk through layout options, design decisions, and realistic expectations for your space and budget.
Cost & Timing Assessment
Get a professional perspective on what things actually cost and how long they take. Prioritize where to spend (and where to save) so you can make informed decisions that protect your investment.
Professional AI Render
This isn't just a sketch: it's a realistic rendering of your space, using colors, textures and products that we discuss as well as decor and styling that helps you see the possibilities and make confident next steps.
Products and Punclist
An attainable list of contractors and work needed in order to make the vision come to life as well as a link tree to all of the colors and products used in your render.
Is This Consultation Right for You?
The 90-minute consultation is perfect if you:
✓ Just bought a fixer-upper and don't know where to start
✓ Have big renovation ideas but aren't sure they're realistic for your budget
✓ Want professional guidance before making expensive decisions
✓ Need to prioritize projects but don't know what order makes sense
✓ Are interviewing designers and want to test the fit before committing
✓ Feel overwhelmed by all the choices and just need someone to help you think it through
How it Works
What to expect:
Before We Meet
Answer three quick questions that help me understand your home and your style.
During the Consultation (90 Minutes)
I walk you through the discussion and come away with a clear vision and expectations.
After Our Meeting
You'll receive a professional AI render showing your vision brought to life as well as a contractor punch list and link tree. This gives you something concrete to work from, whether you decide to DIY, hire us, or work with another professional.
If You Decide to Move Forward
The full $495 consultation fee is credited toward your design build fee- should you move forward with us for your project. So really, you're getting expert guidance risk-free.
Investment
$495 for 90-Minute Consultation
Includes:
– In-person meeting at your home
– Vision and feasibility discussion
– Cost and timing assessment
– Professional AI render of your space
– Contractor Punchlist
– Suggested Product Link Tree
Fully credited toward your project if you hire Carolina on a Dime for full design services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nope! That's exactly what this consultation is for. Come with your ideas, your concerns, and your questions. We’ll help you figure out what's actually possible and where to start.
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Think of this as the "test drive." The consultation gives you expert guidance and a visual render, but you're on your own for implementation. Full design services mean I'm with you from vision to installation—sourcing materials, managing trades, and handling all the details.
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First, answer my three-question questionnaire. Then, bring any inspiration photos, paint samples, or ideas you've been collecting. Also, if you have existing floor plans or measurements, those are helpful, but not required.
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I serve Columbia and surrounding areas in the Midlands from Blythewood/Ridgeway to Lexington. If you're further out, reach out anyway—we might be able to work something out, or I can recommend a great designer in your area.