Before You List or Buy: Why a Home Design Consultation is the Move
A little guidance goes a long way. Especially when you're trying to squeeze every dollar out of a home sale or not buy a lemon.
Wait, What Even Is a Home Consultation?
A home consultation is basically a one-on-one session with a designer who looks at your space and gives you honest, expert advice. No fluff. No pressure. Just solid design intel that helps you make better decisions.
Whether you’re selling and want your place to slap on MLS, or you’re buying and don’t want to blow your budget on bad bones, a home consultation is the design world’s version of a sober second thought.
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Selling? Here’s How a Designer Gets You More $$
You know how realtors say “location, location, location”? Yeah, well… presentation is right up there.
A design consultation can:
Highlight your home’s strengths
Suggest budget-friendly updates (like lighting, paint, or layout hacks)
Help you not over-renovate (yes, that’s a thing — no one cares about your heated towel rack, Brad)
Give you a realistic game plan for staging, styling, and shooting for the stars (aka over-asking)
Think of it like Botox for your home: subtle, strategic, and makes you look expensive without trying too hard.
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Buying? Avoid the Nightmare Reno
House-hunting in Vancouver is already stressful (thanks, 1.2M teardown on East 33rd).
A consultation helps you:
See past ugly finishes and bad layout choices
Spot reno red flags before you drop a fat deposit
Get a quick cost breakdown on what fixes are actually feasible
Feel confident AF about what you’re getting into
This is especially clutch if you’re looking at an older home with “potential” (aka 40 years of bad decisions).
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🔧 How It Works & What to Expect
Booking: Usually a 60-90 min in-person or virtual session.
Walkthrough: You show them the space (or potential space).
Feedback: You get honest design advice, upgrade ideas, and killer tips.
Follow-up: Some designers offer mood boards or reports, others keep it casual and conversational — pick your style.
Cost? Usually around $250-$500 in Vancouver - and it’s WAY cheaper than a bad reno or sitting on the market for 60+ days.
Don’t Wing It. Consult It.
Whether you’re selling, buying, or just sick of wondering why your living room gives off “meh” energy, a home design consultation gives you clarity, confidence, and actual value.
In a city like Vancouver, that’s priceless.
Thinking about booking a consultation?
Slide into our inbox or check out our Consultation Page to see how we can help. We promise: no jargon, no pressure - just good design advice that makes sense.
