The Benefits of Working with a Designer

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By Kris Keller

Accountability, follow-through, and personal service is what our (The Design Source Ltd.) residential interior design firm business is all about. Just ask our recent client, Amy, and she'll tell you all about working with us.

"From my own experience, one of the greatest benefits in hiring The Design Source is Kris Keller's tremendous resources, Amy said. Kris handled all of the details of my renovation project including the selecting, bidding, hiring, and overseeing of all of my contractors. I didn't need to get involved or become frustrated with my construction and installation process … Kris did all of that, and I loved having the work and all of the challenges in her hands," she said confidently.

And so Amy did, as we described in Part 1 & 2 (the July and September issues of "Home" Magazine), wisely enlist in the design services of The Design Source, Ltd., for a complete makeover/renovation of the main living level of her newly purchased home in the Creve Coeur area. The services that she enlisted in were the complete redesign of the entry, living, dining room, kitchen and upper hall. For our feature purposes, we have been detailing the progress and completion of the kitchen renovation portion of the project.

In Part 2, we completely outlined The Design Source Step-By-Step Process® which took you through the careful planning and processes created by The Design Source to simplify our clients' working relationship with us. (Please email us your request for a copy of our brochure that includes our carefully crafted process --- info@thedesignsourceltd.com) Now, it's important to describe the benefits of working with a designer from your standpoint --- our client.

The Benefits of Working with a Designer
  • We provide personal service by listening to you. Your interior design wants, needs, and desires become our sole focus and enable us to create custom design solutions for you and your family.
  • Our attention to detail, follow-through and accountability is unmatched.
  • We have a strong, 18-year history of performance and in-depth personal client stories and testimonials to share.
  • Our master design plans take all the guesswork out of all of the aspects of your project. This comprehensive approach to your interior design project enables you to see, touch and visualize your design and décor while giving detailed investments for all aspects of each element. The Design Source then presents to you --- your Personal Portfolio®.
  • Our resources are based on long-term, personal relationships with firms that have the same philosophies that The Design Source does … "Deliver the highest quality products and services for your home within your timeframe and budget, and exceed your expectations."
  • We create design solutions for your unusual spaces that enhance the function and beauty of your home and living environment.
  • Our long-term vendor relationships give you access to an incredible variety of décor including accessories, wall coverings, area rugs, flooring, furnishings, original artwork, and oil paintings.
  • We employ some of the most talented and skilled "color experts" in the area.
  • Our "team approach" is unique in that it provides you an in-depth full-service resource of renovation contractors and professionals at your fingertips.
  • We deliver the complete customer service that you want and need and the personalized attention that you deserve throughout the entire interior design process of your project whether it is a custom/design build, residential interior design, color consultation, or interior decorating project.
  • We know how to "make things happen" and also make your project "fun".
"It was extremely refreshing and truly enjoyable to work with The Design Source as we built our custom home. Kris Keller truly enjoys her work, puts her customers as her number one priority and truly enjoys achieving the end result --- her client's complete satisfaction of their newly created and designed home as if it was her own."

Jim & Joyce
Custom Home Clients


To see additional photos of some of our unique interior design and renovation projects, please visit us on our new website at http://www.TheDesignSourceltd.com, email us your requests or design questions at info@TheDesignSourceltd.com, or call us at 636-394-2771.

The Design Source Ltd. is a leading St. Louis interior design firm that specializes in home renovation, residential interior design and custom home design. Please see our new website for complete client stories, a new client questionnaire and before and after photos of our work.

Specifications for: Round Island on Casters

Construction:
36" Diameter base x 36" tall half-round 42" glass top floating above base at 42" high. Glass is ˝" thick and attached to lower counter by stainless tubular supports. Two open shelves create vast storage and wooden casters enable this island to be moved anywhere.
Wood species - Clear Maple with natural pre-catalyzed clear lacquer finish lower top.
Any laminate from any manufacturer - your choice.
Upper Top - ˝" clear glass
Upper Top Supports - Stainless steel tubing

For the sum of: $3000.00  
Options: Stainless steel lower counter replacing laminate $3375.00
  Change of wood species - Cherry $3200.00
  Brick or Red Oak $2800.00
 
 
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519 Bitterfield Dr, MO 63011
Phone: 636-391-7640 Fax: 636-394-2762