We love the opportunity to work on local projects in the Denver metro area, as well as regional ones in the foothills and into the Rocky Mountains, so we can be hands-on with the construction phase of our creations. But hey, if you have a project a little further away and you feel a connection with the work we're doing at Self-ish Living, reach out. We love to travel and we love new challenges, so let's chat!

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

Schedule a free consultation. We'll take a look at your space, talk through your wish list and budget, and get your questions answered. If you like how that goes, we can get you a proposal and you decide whether we're a match.

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

We talk about budget from the very beginning to ensure that your budget is in alignment with the scope of work, and we take that into consideration as we make finish selections and gather construction quotes. If scope increases, budget needs to follow. If you have champagne taste, same story. No matter what, we want you to be happy with the value and end result of your project, so we'll help you navigate budget decisions that don't sacrifice the project vision.

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

What is your service area? 

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

Yes, we work with several contractors and subcontractors we've been doing business with for years. They build beautiful spaces, and they're really good people. We've gotten lots of practice working together so the build process is streamlined, meaning less time and headaches for you. My strong recommendation is to work with one of our preferred contractors. It's the smoothest for all of us. If you have a different contractor you plan to work with, I'm happy to meet with them to check on alignment.

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

It's ideal to have a clearly identified scope from the onset, but we understand that once you see the beautiful mood boards and designs for your project, you may suddenly have the desire to update additional rooms that need an energetic boost. We'll do our best to work with you to incorporate those spaces, but alert us as early in the design process as possible to avoid delays in the construction phase.

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

Yes, furniture and accessory consulting can be added to any design contract, or we can assist you with those selections as an hourly service outside of a full scale design project.

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

Trust us when we say "that's a great way to hate yourself." Leave it to us, really. First, we get trade discounts on finish materials, and we know the options and have vendors to help us navigate and problem solve, so you end up getting more quality for less money, without a single panicked trip to the hardware or tile store. And your contractor loves it because we have a detailed process to document all the parts, order numbers, vendors, and specs they'll need on the job site. 

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

The discovery and design phases generally last one to three months, and construction follows one to three months after the conclusion of the design phase. Your contractor will provide you with timing on the construction phase of your project, as that varies widely depending on project scope. It's common for projects to take six to twelve months from the discovery stage to completion, but it can be less or more depending on all sorts of variables.

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?

There are so many advantages to investing in a designer for a project. Space planning (or the lack of it) can make or break a space. And generally, the smaller the space, the more it can benefit from thoughtful and experienced planning. Our team has years of experience bringing projects to life -- sourcing different materials, testing designs, tracking trends and styles, creating cohesion and interest across rooms, and studying how spaces and their humans interact. We can guide you on everything from curated selections to space maximization to environmentally- and health-friendly finish recommendations, and we can push you just enough outside your comfort zone that you'll be absolutely amazed at the difference between the safe updates you would have self-selected and the stunning results you'll now enjoy. Just as important as all the warm fuzzy design details, your designer is your translator, project manager, and advocate with the entire build team when it comes to construction.

Hyperfocus on "resale" is the kiss of death for soulful spaces. If you're flipping a house or planning to sell your home immediately after updating, finish selections can be more neutral and less personal. But if you're reworking a space to spark joy and increase function in your daily life, "resale" isn't the goal. We'll never, ever direct you toward design that would harm resale, but we can dream loftier. You can love your space and feel deeply yourself in it and enjoy the gasps of guests when they see a space so beautifully and perfectly you that they wish it was theirs. 

What's the most common mistake you see homeowners make in design projects?

How do I know if Self-ish Living is the right fit?

Will you work within my budget? 

Do you work with specific contractors?

What if I want to add on design for additional rooms once we get started?

Do you help with furniture and accessories?

Can I buy my own finishes once we've selected them?

How long do projects normally last?

What is the advantage of hiring Self-ish Living for my project?