Decorating Intensive Handouts

Created by Sandra Racz and JoAnne Lenart-Weary

COPYRIGHT 2015 JOANNE LENART-WEARY & SANDRA RACZ FOR THE DECORATING AND STAGING ACADEMY

Sponsored by The Decorating & Staging Academy

Thank You!

Hello, we are delighted you joined us in Atlanta for The DECO-Zone and the Decorating Intensives. We hope you enjoyed yourself and walked away with new confidence and ideas.

Attached are a variety of forms and handouts we had promised you as well as the links to the recordings of the various intensives we offered. If you would like to purchase the recording of any of the other intensives, please follow this link.

Any questions, feel free to contact us by email or phone.

Sandra and JoAnneAuthors-”A Decorator’s Reference and Resource Guide”

Sandra Racz

Founder-Signature RedesignExecutive Director-The-DSAThe Decorating & Staging Academy http://the-dsa.com 435-901-1205

To the Trade Tools, Apps & Websites

TOOLS• Mid-point Measuring Tape

• Heavy Duty Wall Hangers

• Level w/ Movable Guides

• Hang and Level Too

• Black and Decker Accu Mark

• eTape16, Digital Tape

• EZ Decorator

APPS

Moodboard: Create boards including color themes and more.

Mark on Call: Plan, preview, track and implement design within budget

RoomScan: Measure Room by Tapping iPhone on Walls

LikeThatDecor: Snap a photo of furniture you like and the app will instantly match similar pieces available to purchase to make furniture shopping easy.

Ikea Catalog: Not just a catalog. Ikea’s app allows you to virtually place their furniture in your room to see how it will look.

Color Capture: Snap a photo with Benjamin Moore's app of any color inspiration you see to find the best matches from their collection.

Chairish: Buy and sell pre-owned furniture or decor in a quick way.

iHandy Level: Hanging a picture, get it straight with iHandy.

Color Smart by Behr: Virtual color made easy.

$99 valueClick the link or copy and paste into your browser.

Includes:

Client Intake FormPower Words Form

Confident Color Test OverviewMore…

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Confident-Consultation-Form-Kit.pdf

Confident Consultation Forms Kit

CLIENT INTAKE FORM

Please take a few moments to fill out this form to allow our firm to get to know more about you. Fill out the areas pertinent to your project. If you are unsure of a question, skip over it for now.

Name

Address

Phone E-mail

Family Size and Ages

Decision Maker (s)

Pre-determined Budget?

$1000-5000 $5,000 – 10,000 $10,000 - $30,000 $40,000 - 90,000 $100,000+ Other

Project Completion In stages All at Once Finish Date

Reason for Redecorating?

How involved do you wish to be on this project:

Very involved (Provide details and updates daily or weekly)

Involved – Our firm acts as project manager (Update with install dates, deliveries, work schedule etc.)

Minimally involved – don’t call until everything is ready to install

Surprise Me (Work within budget but this is why I hired you)

Other: _______________________________________________

House square footage: House Age: # Bedrooms: # Baths:

How long have you lived in house?

Do you plan to sell in near future? Yes No Is yes, when?

Things you love and dislike about focus room of this project.

What décor items must stay and be worked into plan? What items must go?

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS-CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Disabled or Elderly

Children below 6

Special Sleeping Needs

Handicap Accessible

Home Office/Area Needed

Pet Storage or Areas Needed

Grandchildren/Frequent Visitors

ARCHITECTURAL OR DÉCOR ELEMENTS UNDER CONSIDERATION:

Furniture

Flooring

Re-upholstery

Window Treatments

Artwork, mirrors, accessories

Space Planning

Wallpaper or Decorative Wall Finishes

Color Schemes

Lighting

Interior or Exterior Paint

Moldings, trims, wainscoting

Kitchen Remodel

Bathroom Remodel

Appliances

Room addition

Other

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT

Kitchen Requirements

Don’t Cook Average Above Average Top of Line

Does more than one person cook at a time? Yes No

Where do you eat most meals? Dining Table Kitchen Counter/Island Kitchen Table Family Room

Entertainment Style Formal Casual Buffet Sit downPotluck

DOWNTIME NEEDS:

Is area needed for family gathering for games, cards, crafting, etc? Yes No

Is children’s play area needed? Yes No

Technical and media needs

Computer-Desk Top

Surround Sound

Wireless DSL/Satellite

Home Theater

TV-Use Existing or Replace

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING

Bathroom

Office

Dining Room

Foyer

Living Room

Family Room

Bedrooms

Kitchen

Other____________

STORAGE NEEDS

Multipurpose Furniture

Hidden Storage (for clutter issues)

Closet Storage/ Organizers

Kitchen

Bathroom

E-Decorating-Get Inspired One Room-4 Ways

Living room-Square

E-Decorating InspirationOne Room-4 Ways

Living room-Rectangle

Confident Staging Colors for 2015-Mix and Match

Sample 4 Week Content Marketing Kit

Theme: ColorThe key to growing your business is to improve credibility and SEO to ensure your name

comes closer to the top when your potential client does a search. This will help you secure both local and E-clients by improving your SEO and building credibility. Confused,

ask about our Social Media Management service through Your Success Studio.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Newsletter/magazine

Article: Impact of ColorBlog-Social Media

Question:Do you update your home each season? Blog/SM

Color of the Year Photos Blog/SM

Question:Does the color of the year impact your decisions?

Video Color Tip-2-3 MinuteBlog/SM

Pinterest Focus Video Tip:Blog/SM

Article: Quick Color FixupsBlog/SM

Article: Quick Color FixupsBlog/SM

New Call to Action on Website

Article-Top Three Color Tips Blog/SM

Article: Wrap it Up Blog/SM

We are Here to Help

Sandra Racz

Founder-Signature RedesignExecutive Director-The-DSAThe Decorating & Staging Academy http://the-dsa.com 435-901-1205