Interior Design FAQs

The best projects begin with trust and a shared commitment to creating something truly special.

I work with clients who see design as an investment in how they live, not just how their home looks. They value thoughtful planning, respect the design process, and understand that a cohesive home is created through hundreds of decisions working together toward one clear vision.

Every project begins with an in depth discovery process so I can understand your lifestyle, priorities, and the way you want your home to feel. From there, I thoughtfully guide the design, blending your vision with professional expertise to create a home that is uniquely suited to the people who live there.

When clients trust the process and remain open to guidance, the experience becomes simpler, decisions become clearer, and the end result is a home that feels cohesive, comfortable, and unmistakably theirs.

You deserve a home you love coming home to without the stress of making hundreds of design decisions yourself.

Rather than spending your weekends visiting countless showrooms, comparing endless options, and second guessing every decision, I do the legwork behind the scenes. I research products, visit showrooms, coordinate with vendors, and narrow the options before presenting one complete design plan in the comfort of your home, complete with thoughtfully selected samples that bring the vision to life.

You'll have the opportunity to review the design, experience the materials together, and provide feedback through the revision process. This approach creates a more cohesive result while eliminating the overwhelm and decision fatigue that often comes from managing every selection yourself.

I don't design from a template or subscribe to one signature style. Every home is designed around the people who live there, creating spaces that feel authentic, cohesive, and naturally suited to the way they live.

My work blends timeless design with layered textures, thoughtful materials, subtle pattern, and carefully selected details. Rather than following trends, every design decision is guided by the direction we establish together and refined through a trained eye, creating a home that feels balanced, intentional, and lasting.

I believe luxury is a feeling, not always a price point. It comes from thoughtful planning, balanced design, and spaces that feel welcoming, functional, and effortlessly lived in.

Absolutely. I'm happy to work with a contractor you've already selected, and I regularly collaborate with outside builders and trades.

That said, one of the benefits of working with Zen Reno & Design is access to a network of trusted contractors and skilled tradespeople I've built relationships with over the years. Because we've worked together before, there's already an established level of trust, communication, and shared expectations, which often leads to a smoother experience for everyone involved.

Whether you're working with someone you've chosen or someone I recommend, my role is to provide the design direction, documentation, and ongoing support needed to help ensure the finished home reflects the original vision.

Yes. Zen Reno & Design provides design coordination and implementation support throughout construction to help ensure the design is executed as intended.

I remain actively involved throughout the project to provide design coordination, answer contractor questions, review key installation details, and ensure the finished home reflects the approved design. While I don't serve as the general contractor or manage construction, I act as your design advocate, helping preserve the integrity of the design from concept to completion.

This ongoing support provides clarity throughout construction and gives both you and your contractor a trusted resource whenever design decisions need to be made.

Zen Reno & Design works on a wide range of residential interior design projects, including whole-home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, custom homes, furnishing and decorating projects, vacation homes, second homes, and new homeowner consultations.

Services are available throughout St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, and surrounding Northeast Florida communities.

Whether you need guidance for a single room or full-service support from concept through implementation, every project begins with understanding how you live and creating a thoughtful plan designed specifically for your home.

Every project is unique, so each proposal is tailored to the scope, complexity, and level of support required.

Design services are typically structured with a flat creative fee for the design phase, followed by hourly project implementation services when ongoing support is requested. This approach provides flexibility while ensuring you receive the level of guidance your project needs.

Following your in home consultation, you'll receive a customized proposal outlining the recommended services, creative fee, estimated timeline, and what's included.

Each project is sourced through a combination of trusted trade partners, custom vendors, local showrooms, and carefully selected retail resources. This gives me the flexibility to choose the best products for your home, rather than being limited to a single brand or supplier.

My goal is always to find the right balance of quality, function, and value while creating a home that feels thoughtfully designed and reflects your personal style.

I regularly work with clients renovating second homes, vacation properties, and homes they're preparing for before relocating to the area.

Managing a renovation from a distance can feel overwhelming, which is why I remain actively involved throughout the project. I coordinate with contractors, conduct site visits, answer design questions, and help ensure the approved design is carried through, giving you a trusted local resource while you're away.

My goal is to make the process feel just as seamless whether you're five minutes away or across the country.