Chayse Dacoda
Q&A
We sat down with Chayse to ask her some of your most frequently asked questions. Find out what she had to say!
Q: How realistic is it for a homeowner to redo a space in their home in just two days?
A: We are insane miracle workers, why rush it and chance mistakes if you don't need to? It's much easier to paint a room over a weekend, or build a desk, or hang a light fixture — but all at once? You'd have to be quite manic and have many skilled hands to get it done and done right in just two days.
Q: Any advice for first-timers wishing to start a design project?
A: Don't be afraid of change. The biggest thing I see in people starting designing or renovations for the first time is the fear of changing. Just do it. Think it through, have a plan, an idea, even hire a designer — one of the benefits of hiring a designer is that a lot of time we'll bring ideas to the table you would never even think of that you may love. And then we can make it happen.
Q: What are your top three tips for designing on a budget?
A: 1. Use what you have: Re-stain, re-upholster, re-finish. This will definitely be cheaper than buying new.
2. Try and locate a garment district for fabric before going to higher-end places, you can definitely save money if you are using a lot of fabric.
3. The more you can do yourself, the more you will save — if you own a sewing machine — use it, if you enjoy painting — do it yourself, if you're handy with tools — build and stain it yourself. Labor is a huge expense on a job and the more you do yourself — the more you'll save.
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