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Elevating the home-building experience with intuitive design and expert guidance—delivered virtually, from plans to final touches.
Design Support for New Builds and Remodels
I've been guiding clients through the home-building experience for over two decades. I've learned a lot about the journey of home building - the dreams that set things into motion, the challenges of trying to bring those dreams to life, while maintaining a budget and the emotional highs and lows of it all. Throughout the years, I have developed a design processes that helps my clients sharpen their vision, identify what matters most, balance those priorities with their budget and make all the many building and design decisions with a methodical, intuitive approach-making the overwhelming process of building a home intentional and fun!
Common Pitfalls and Challenges
Although no two homes I've designed have ever been the same, there are many common design and building pitfalls that I've encountered over the years. I encountered many of these mistakes early on in my career when I was hired to help my clients select the surfaces and finishing touches for their homes - eyesores that could have easily been avoided, wasted space that could have been utilized and money spent on features that ultimately fell flat. Great design isn't about spending a lot of money - its' about anticipating how all the elements of a home will come together and knowing how to focus your resources to achieve fantastic results. I help my clients avoid costly mistakes by knowing what to look for early on in the planning stages.
The Indigo Design Process
It's been my experience that there is tried and true process to designing and building a home. There is a natural order to making certain considerations and decisions. Knowing the right questions to ask and the conversations to have early on, will save you from spinning your wheels later or ending up with a disjointed space. Done right, one decision will flow after another and it often feels as if the home just comes together, with a style and a rhythm all its' own.
I'm passionate about making professional remote design services available to every home owner. With the help of the digital tools in my Indigo Home Studio Toolkit, I'll guide you through your project step-by-step. I've tailored my services to offer my clients as little or as much support as they feel like they need. You can check out my design service packages on my Service page.
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About Me
I'm Verla, a Southern Utah native with a life-long love of intentional home design. I began my design journey through an remote correspondence program before online learning was common. Once I finished my degree, I went to work for a small high-end furniture gallery with resources that enabled me to meet my clients' needs from flooring to finishing touches and everything in between. I was able to help my clients create considered and cohesive spaces. As my experience grew, I eventually had the opportunity to participate in the Southern Utah Area Parade of Homes. My first show home was a turning point. It gave me the opportunity to be involved early in the planning stages-working with the builder on plan modifications and suggestions for improving the design and function of the home. I saw firsthand how intentional design, when started early, can elevate not just aesthetics, but the way a home lives.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of designing dozens of show homes and model homes for local builders and was eventually invited to join the design team of a nationally recognized custom home builder, where I expanded my construction knowledge. There I guided hundreds of homeowners through the emotional process of home building. I became very skilled at helping my clients achieve the look and feel they wanted for their home, while balancing their priorities with their budget. My clients were able to begin construction with confidence and peace of mind, knowing every detail had been considered.
I launched my own design studio to have more creative freedom, a closer connection to the people I’m designing for and to provide an exceptional experience. My services are tailored to meet every budget and any design challenge. I'd love to help elevate your home and the way you live and allow you to enjoy the process along the way. Together, we can create a space that reflects who you are, a place to make memories and a home you love coming home to.
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