Your Favorite Room
Cathy Zaeske measuring a room during an interior design consultation

Let's Make It
Your Favorite Room

Not every project needs the same thing. You don't have to know exactly what service you need before getting in touch. Most projects start with a conversation — about your space, what isn't working, and the decisions you're stuck on. From there, we figure out together what path makes the most sense for your particular space.

The best place to start

In-home Design Consultation

$250
initial 2-hr session

Good design starts today.

A focused two-hour session in your space, addressing whatever's keeping the room from coming together: color palette, furniture, lighting, finishes, art placement, styling, or wall and floor coverings.

I'll give you specific recommendations, visual examples when they help, and the reasoning behind every suggestion. That way, you understand why it works — and can keep applying that newfound understanding yourself, without second-guessing every choice along the way.

It's also a great fit if you're already working with an architect, builder, or another professional and want an experienced second opinion.

Other ways I can help

Color Consultation

The magic of color.

Color can transform a room instantly — but undertones, lighting, and existing finishes make it easy to get wrong. As a Certified True Colour Expert®, I use oversized paint samples and a trained eye for undertones to narrow the field and find colors that will make your space shine.

Online Design Plan

A roadmap to your Favorite Room.

My most complete offering: a step-by-step playbook of design direction with all reasoning behind it, visual examples, mood board with live links, color palette, tips and tricks. All in one handy document you'll refer to again and again as you bring the room to life at your own pace.

Design Shopping + Sourcing

Too many options, not enough time.

I narrow the choices and help you make confident decisions on furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, and more — in person locally, or online from anywhere with curated, linked selections.

Online Mood Board

A glimpse into the future.

A visual board bringing furniture, lighting, rugs, wall and floor coverings, and decor into one place — so you can see how everything works together before committing. Linked for easy shopping. Available anywhere.

Space Planning + Floor Plans

Understand what will actually fit.

A floor plan to help you understand what will actually fit and how a space can work — before you commit. Especially useful for awkward rooms, renovations, or a new home you're considering. Available anywhere.

No markups, ever. As a consultant, I'm not managing contractors or placing furniture orders — every dollar you spend goes to your space, not a markup.

Straightforward pricing. $250 for your initial 2-hour consultation. $100/hour for any time after that.

Need more than one service? Every project is different — bundle pricing is available for combined services. Contact me for a custom quote.

Kind words from clients

Her design work was done largely on a remote basis since we hadn't yet moved into our new house. The distance never hindered the project — she had a plan ready right as we moved in.

— Scott L.

The best measure of my work is how my clients feel in their homes.

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