{"id":216441,"date":"2014-08-27T13:00:16","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/?p=216441"},"modified":"2014-08-27T13:00:16","modified_gmt":"2014-08-27T17:00:16","slug":"mary-kathryn-marx-reveals-first-question-asks-client-favorite-furniture-decor-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/mary-kathryn-marx-reveals-first-question-asks-client-favorite-furniture-decor-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Kathryn Marx Reveals the First Question She Asks a Client and Her Favorite Furniture and Decor Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mary_living\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the first question you ask your clients even before you begin the design process, and why is it the most important one to ask?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The first thing I have clients do before I start designing is have them take me around their spaces and describe to me their wants and needs. This allows me to gain a\u00a0better understanding of their personal styles, how they use the space, their traffic patterns, and the scope of the project.<\/p>\n

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For instance, if a client takes me around a space and I see young kids or pets running around, I know the design needs to be practical and relaxed as opposed to formal. For clients whose kids are out of the house, I tend to put more focus on the aesthetics than purely function.<\/p>\n

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Are there any furniture or d\u00e9cor brands you tend to gravitate to the most when designing a space for a client? If so, which ones?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hickory Chair is expensive but definitely represents my personal style. They make very well-made classic pieces that are customizable, and they have a wide range of styles.<\/p>\n

The brands I gravitate toward all depends on my clients budget. If they have a bigger budget I look to Stark carpet, Schumacher fabric, and Hickory Chair furniture for products. Alternatively, if my client\u2019s budget is smaller, I will look at Jaipur rugs, Kravet fabric, Visual Comfort lighting, and Woodbridge furniture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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