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What a Redesign Consultation Is

This is an in-person walk-through where we refresh your home starting with what you already own. We’ll talk through the changes that will make the biggest impact—then we’ll actually start doing them together.

During our time together, we typically cover things like:

• Room layout + furniture placement (flow, function, focal points)
• Lighting (lamps, bulbs, placement, warmth)
• Soft goods (pillows, rugs, curtains, bedding—what to keep, tweak, or replace)
• Paint + finishes (quick wins, color direction, coordination)
• Flooring + surfaces (what works, what doesn’t, what’s worth updating)

And yes—this is the fun part: we can often rearrange furniture, rehang art, style shelves, accessorize, and create simple vignettes right then and there so you can see the difference immediately.

Small trays are my forever favorite styling “secret.” They instantly make a space feel intentional — not fussy — because they gather everyday items into one clean, polished moment. I use them on coffee tables (candle + matches + a tiny vase), on kitchen counters (soap + hand cream), and on nightstands (a book + reading glasses). The magic is that a tray creates a boundary, so even simple things look curated instead of cluttered.

My next favorite bargain? Beautiful coffee table books — and I love hunting for them at the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library’s used bookstore, The Book Den. It’s a gem for styling books (and actually reading them), with proceeds supporting library programs. The Book Den is located at 8250 Belvedere Ave., Suite E, Sacramento, CA 95826 and is typically open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. (Quick note: hours can shift around special warehouse sales, so it’s worth a fast check before you go.)

The Dining Room

The dining room is one of my favorite spaces to refresh because it sets the tone for gathering. During a redesign consultation, we look at how the room functions (can chairs pull out easily? does the layout feel balanced?) and how it feels (is the lighting warm, is the art hung at the right height, does the space feel welcoming or a little unfinished?). Often, a dining room comes together with just a few tweaks: shifting the table placement, grounding the space with a rug, adjusting the chandelier height or bulb warmth, and creating a simple centerpiece moment that feels intentional—not fussy. Even small changes can make the room feel “ready” for company again.

The Bathroom

Bathrooms are small, but they’re used constantly—so a few design updates can make a big difference fast. In a redesign consult, we usually start with the countertop: what truly needs to be out, and what can be stored so the space feels calm instead of cluttered. Then we look at lighting (warm bulbs matter!), finishes (matching metals and accessories instantly makes it feel pulled together), and textiles (fresh towels, a bath mat, a shower curtain that feels elevated). A simple tray is perfect here too—soap, lotion, and a small candle on a tray makes the bathroom feel like a mini “home moment” instead of a utility space.

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The Family Room

The family room is where real life happens—so the goal isn’t “perfect,” it’s comfortable, functional, and pulled together. In a redesign consult, we look at the basics first: furniture placement (better conversation flow, clearer walkways), where the TV sits in relation to seating, and how to create a strong focal point so the room feels grounded. Then we layer in the easy wins—lighting (lamps and warm bulbs are everything), pillows/throws for softness, and styling that makes the room feel finished without feeling fussy. Often, it’s as simple as moving pieces you already own to the right spot and creating one or two intentional vignettes that calm the visual clutter.

And here’s something I’m proud of: you don’t have to buy all new things to get a big transformation. A lot of designers shy away from a “use what you have” approach because it takes more creativity and problem-solving—plus you can’t just shop your way to the answer. But at Impressions ReDesign, that’s literally the point. I love the challenge of making your home feel fresh and beautiful by working with what you already own first—then we only add what truly makes sense.

If you’ve never worked with a designer before, here’s the truth: you don’t need a full renovation to love your home more. You just need a clear plan and a trusted eye to help you see what’s possible with what you already have — and what’s worth changing next.

At Impressions ReDesign, my Redesign Consultation + Design Plan is built to give you momentum. We make improvements right away (so you can feel the difference), and you walk away with a personalized plan you can follow step-by-step — no overwhelm, no random purchases, no second-guessing.

If you’re ready for your home to feel more pulled together, more functional, and more like you, I’d love to help. Reply, message me on Instagram/Facebook, or reach out through my website to book your consult. Let’s create a home that supports real life… and still feels beautiful.