Frequently Asked Questions

  • Allison Ruda Interior Design typically works with families and homeowners who are going through a transition, whether they have just puchased a new home, or are becoming empty nesters, they want their home to reflect their taste, and for the design to be timeless so that it will last for a long time. Our clients are ready to invest in quality furnishings and designs for their spaces that will grow with them over time. They are looking for thoughtful and intentional designs that support their lifestyle and their dreams. They hire Allison Ruda Interior Design to make the complicated process of interior design easier. We guide our clients through the design process to avoid overwhelm and costly mistakes, which allows them to feel confident in their design decisions. Our clients want their space to be beautiful, simple, functional, polished, and comfortable.

    Our specialty is to create areas in your home that become your favorite spaces to enjoy and create beautiful memories with friends and family in.

  • First we learn the scope of your project, then we provide you with an estimated design fee.

  • Checks and Chase QuickPay. You may also pay via credit card, though there is a processing fee.

  • We will help guide you to determine a realistic budget for your space and will provide you with a breakdown. Once the scope is determined, we create a thorough Budget Spreadsheet for each client that allows us to manage spending in a clear way throughout the design process, because we understand and respect the importance of staying within budget.

  • The total length of time truly depends on the scope of your project. Smaller projects such as E-Design for one room typically take 2 months to design. Larger projects that include renovations or custom furniture can take anywhere from 6 months to a whole year or more, depending on the scope of your project and the vendors involved. Once we determine the scope of your needs, we’ll be able to provide an estimated timeline based on your specific project.

  • For all items, you’ll receive a purchase order to review and approve via email. Once you review and approve the purchase order, we require payment for those items within 3 days. If there are any items on the purchase order that you are unsure of, or have questions on, we will address them right away! You should always feel confident and happy with all items on the purchase order prior to approving and providing payment. Once the purchase orders are approved by you & payment is received, we place the orders with the vendors. We also coordinate deliveries and work with receiving houses who safely store items until we are ready for the installation phase.

    For E-Design, we provide our clients with custom shopping links from which they can purchase from.

  • We ask that clients do not to shop on their own while we are working on a project together. You’ve hired Allison Ruda Interior Design to create and complete a vision of your space, and we want to make sure everything selected meets our shared vision so you get the best result! This allows you to sit back, relax, and let us take care of managing the details of design, purchasing, delivery and installation.

    That said, please rest assured that you will absolutely be involved in this process and that your feedback and style preferences are extremely important to us!

  • Allison Ruda Interior Design believes there is a solution for every situation. We will always do our best to mitigate any issues by keeping your project organized, being transparent, and acting quick to address any issue that should arise along with providing potential solutions.

  • Allison Ruda Interior Design operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Head on over to the contact page to let Allison Ruda Interior Design know more about your project. From there, an initial phone consultation will be scheduled to learn more about your needs!

  • Let’s chat! We are happy to answer any other questions you have. Send a note through the contact page to ask your question.