Is your home's beauty truly working for you? It could be.
Does your home send you out the door ready to give your best to the world, and does it greet your return with a welcoming hug and the promise to recharge you?
A well designed home nurtures the soul and spirit of all who live within its walls. Its spaces function beautifully, and not just in the physical operations sense, but in the energetic sense, as well.
While I'm known for the artful details, the reason those details are so special is that they were thoughtfully and intuitively designed for each individual home and its occupants. It's not just about pretty, but about what makes your heart sing, what moves you, what comforts you, what feeds your soul, and my real job, my passion, is helping you discover just what that is.
Murals, Faux Finishes, and Dimensional Plaster are just a few of the services I offer...
Click on the galleries above to get an idea of some of the possibilities for your home (there are lots more under "More"). As you scroll through the galleries, if you don't see exactly what you're looking for, that's because every home is unique, and the possibilities are limitless.
I specialize in murals and hand-sculpted plaster, but I also do interior design consultation (to help you define and understand your style, so you can shop or decorate easier on your own), color consultation, faux and decorative wall finishes, hand lettered wall words, painted furniture, and quite possibly just about anything else artistic you might want. If I don't do it, there's even a page dedicated to linking you with other artists.
I specialize in murals and hand-sculpted plaster, but I also do interior design consultation (to help you define and understand your style, so you can shop or decorate easier on your own), color consultation, faux and decorative wall finishes, hand lettered wall words, painted furniture, and quite possibly just about anything else artistic you might want. If I don't do it, there's even a page dedicated to linking you with other artists.
"Have brush, will travel."
From the Pacific Northwest to the Gulf Coast of Florida, I work all across the U.S. Fly me in for larger projects, but if your home just needs a few touches, let me know where you are, and I'll let you know when I will be in your area.
Pricing and Policies:
Quotes are free. Every room is different, and every client has different needs, so I do not price by the square foot. In most cases, I sketch a plan to fit your designated budget range, then once we have the options narrowed to a few, I give you set quotes for these. I charge a 50% deposit to calendar the job and start any custom samples that might be needed. The balance is due on the day of completion.
Large contractors usually schedule multiple jobs for the same day, knowing they will only make it to one or two. I work mostly solo, scheduling each job according to it's needs. Once on the job, I give you my undivided attention, until the project is complete. I never charge more than quoted, even if the job takes longer than I expected, unless you change your request (in which case, any change in price will be discussed and put in writing before I proceed). Strict deposit and payment policies allow me to focus this way on each of my clients, both corporate and individual, so I really can't flex this for your church, design firm, or grandma Bessie, without inconveniencing someone else. Believe me, we're all way happier if I'm focused on art and not bookkeeping!
Pricing and Policies:
Quotes are free. Every room is different, and every client has different needs, so I do not price by the square foot. In most cases, I sketch a plan to fit your designated budget range, then once we have the options narrowed to a few, I give you set quotes for these. I charge a 50% deposit to calendar the job and start any custom samples that might be needed. The balance is due on the day of completion.
Large contractors usually schedule multiple jobs for the same day, knowing they will only make it to one or two. I work mostly solo, scheduling each job according to it's needs. Once on the job, I give you my undivided attention, until the project is complete. I never charge more than quoted, even if the job takes longer than I expected, unless you change your request (in which case, any change in price will be discussed and put in writing before I proceed). Strict deposit and payment policies allow me to focus this way on each of my clients, both corporate and individual, so I really can't flex this for your church, design firm, or grandma Bessie, without inconveniencing someone else. Believe me, we're all way happier if I'm focused on art and not bookkeeping!
A room of their own...When you hire me to do your child's room, know that I am delighted to have the child work with me, as much as they are able. I am passionate about encouraging creativity in all my clients, so please never think it inappropriate to ask.
Ready to get started? Contact me:
Dawn-Marie deLara
(952) 228-1914
[email protected]
I blog on this and other domestic arts at theartofthehome.blogspot.com
