Why do I need a consultation? The initial consultation is a very important step! It is during this time that we discuss your dilemmas, needs, desires and expectations. The room(s) in question is assessed for it’s size, traffic flow, architectural details, focal points and colors. All of this information is then used to provide you with an accurate estimate of cost. Do I have to be home when you work on my house? No, you do not need to be there unless you want to be. Does anyone help you? When a large job is on a tight timeframe, or circumstances require a second (or third) person, Four Seasons Redesign will bring a qualified associate to the job. Most jobs, however, can be accomplished by one person. Do you bring your own tools and supplies? All hand tools with the exception of a ladder are brought to the job site. Four Seasons Redesign also brings along small items such as nails, picture hanger supplies, etc. Knowing that some folks would prefer to make their own holes in the wall, Four Seasons Redesign will ask your preference at the consultation. Are you insured? Yes, Four Seasons Redesign carries the required liability insurance. When you stage my home to sell, is your fee tax deductible? Yes! In most instances staging (decorating) your home for the real estate market is a deductible expense. Please consult with your accountant or real estate agent to verify that your circumstances qualify. I don't have the time to shop for home furnishings. Do you shop for people? Yes, Four Seasons Redesign provides a shopping service. Do you work with custom fabrics such as curtains and reupholstering? By working with fabric workrooms, Four Seasons Redesign can provide you with curtains, bedding and upholstery that is designed and made exclusively for you. Can I pay with a credit card? No. Four Seasons Redesign accepts cash and checks only. When do I pay you? Payment is kindly requested at the time of service. What towns do you work in? Four Seasons Redesign serves the Northern Fox Valley area of Kane, Cook, DuPage and McHenry counties. Towns in that area include Algonquin, Barrington, Bartlett, Batavia, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin, Geneva, Gilberts, Hampshire, Hoffman Estates, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Sleepy Hollow, St. Charles, Streamwood, Wayne and West Dundee. Services are also performed in the greater Rockford area, as well as many greater Chicagoland suburbs not listed above. Unsure about your town? Contact Four Seasons Redesign by phone or email to inquire.