Halcyon House | Interior Design | Front Range | Denver, Colorado | Residential | Commercial

They say timing is everything. Jennifer and Ashleigh were lucky enough to be in the same place at the same time when their passion for art and design emerged. Jennifer started her career in academic neuroscience; Ashleigh, a career in sales and marketing. They met when they returned to school to pursue a design degree. Their diverse backgrounds feed their enthusiasm for great design with stylistic overlaps that bring fresh perspective and momentum to every project. Halcyon House pays strict attention to detail from the initial consultation to the final photo shoot. Their objective is to create a design that is unique to their client’s personal style. Whether the approach is traditional or modern, the end product is always fresh and timeless; your livable style.
<img src="images/asid.jpg"> Jennifer and Ashleigh are both Allied Members of: <a href ="http://www.asid.org" target ="_blank">The American Society of Interior Designers.</a> Designer vs. Decorator
While both designers and decorators are concerned with aesthetics, style and mood, interior designers have comprehensive training and command skills that include an understanding of: <ul><li>flame spread ratings, smoke, toxicity and fire rating classifications and materials for commercial spaces</li><li>space planning for public and private facilities</li><li>national, state and local building codes</li><li>standards regarding the needs of disabled or elderly persons and other special needs groups</li><li>ergonomics</li><li>lighting quality and quantity</li><li>acoustics and sound transmission</li></ul> A decorator works only with surface decoration - paint, fabric, furnishings, lighting and other materials. Because no license is required, upholsterers, housepainters, and other tradespeople also claim the name "decorator."

Concept Development<li>If you know what you want, but you just can’t put it into words, Halcyon House will help you clarify your vision.</li>
Residential Design
<li>We will help you with the smallest projects like hanging or reframing art to a full-scale new build or renovation.</li>
Commercial Design
<li>From offices to nightclubs and everything in between, we specialize in creating a cohesive concept, perfectly translating your company’s vision and objectives into a welcoming, enjoyable space.</li>
Kitchen and Bath Design
<li>Our expertise in this area ensures that these difficult-to-get-right rooms are the jewels of your home.</li>
Custom Furniture Design
<li>Can’t find the piece that fits your space to a tee? From custom dining tables to built-ins, Halcyon House can design a piece and work with our alliance of artisan professionals to bring it to life.</li>
Architectural /Construction Drawings and Plan Review
<li>Whether you need drawings for a project or have been working with an architect we can make sure your project is as purposeful, balanced and beautiful as possible.</li>
Space Planning/Square Footage optimization
<li>Are you struggling to get your furniture to fit your space? Does your space “not feel right”? We can work with what you have or suggest different options that will suit your space.</li>
Project Management
<li>Once the design is complete and all selections have been made, we coordinate the small army of workers needed to complete the project on time and within budget.</li>
Budget Development
<li>Budget is one of the most important aspects of any project. Only you can determine a reasonable budget for your project. If you have concerns about price, discuss them with us. Don’t be shy about asking us to help you optimize your budget. In order to be realistic, you may need to scale back your project or consider having the work done in phases. Our design team will help you develop a budget and a timeline for completion to foster an all-inclusive approach to your project.</li>
Color/Paint Consultation
<li>Color is often at the core of a good design. The right color story can transform a space, and paint and pops of color are frequently the easiest and most cost-effective ways to change the look of a room.</li>
Utilization of Green Products/Design
<li>It is important to us to consider sustainable resources when designing your project. Whether we suggest new green products or find innovative ways of using what you already have, helping reduce waste is always a good thing. </li>

Pricing
Designers, like other professionals, are different from one another in their combinations of talents, skills, knowledge, experience, personalities, specialty areas and reputations. What and how they charge will vary accordingly.

There is no such thing as a "typical" or "customary" fee for an interior designer. Many factors, including those mentioned above, influence what a designer may charge for his or her services.

Most residential designers and many commercial designers often use one of the following methods, or combine methods, to set their fees and may negotiate to suit a client's particular needs:

Fixed fee (or flat fee)
The designer identifies a specific sum to cover costs, exclusive of reimbursement for expenses. One total fee applies to the complete range of services, from conceptual development through layouts, specifications and final installation.

Hourly fee
Compensation is based on actual time expended by the designer on a project or specific service.

Cost plus
A designer purchases materials, furnishings and services (e.g., carpentry, drapery workrooms, picture framing, etc.) at cost and sells to the client at the designer's cost plus a specified percentage agreed to with the client to compensate for the designer’s time and effort.

Halcyon House uses an hourly rate. If you decide to purchase the important design elements such as the fixtures or furniture through us, we charge our cost plus 25%, which you’ll find is below industry standards. While we usually cannot offer a break on retail items, our resources offer a huge array of product choice and competitive pricing available only to the trade, which opens a whole new world of possibilities. We are always open to discussing your investment and working out a plan that suits your needs.