Barb Brinkmann

About Barb

1. Be honest about the scope of the project and your budget.

The designer will advise you as to the quality level of the merchandise that will meet your scope and budget criteria. Many of us have “champagne taste and a beer pocketbook.” You must be realistic. It will serve you well to be truthful about the total budget as well as the starting budget.  You can do a large job in affordable stages.  When a “significant other” is involved in the budgeting for new furnishings, get his/her input before you give a budget to the designer. Be sure your expectations do not exceed your budget. The designer, you, and your significant other are your “Team”