Your Questions, Answered

  • In most cases, yes.

    The cost of design is often far less than the cost of design mistakes.

    Common expenses we help clients avoid include:

    • Repainting entire homes after choosing the wrong color
    • Reordering tile or materials due to miscalculations
    • Cabinet or layout changes after installation begins
    • Furniture that doesn’t fit the space properly
    • Change orders during construction

    Beyond preventing mistakes, designers also bring access to trade resources, trusted vendors, and product knowledge that helps clients invest their budget more intentionally.

    The goal is not simply to spend money on design — it’s to spend your project budget wisely and create a home that works beautifully for years to come.

  • Most design mistakes don’t happen because people lack taste — they happen because homes involve hundreds of interconnected decisions.

    Paint color affects flooring. Flooring affects cabinetry. Lighting affects how everything reads. Proportions, scale, and materials all have to work together.

    An interior designer helps bring clarity to that process by creating a complete plan before money is spent.

    Working with a designer helps clients avoid common problems such as:

    • Choosing finishes that clash once installed
    • Ordering materials that don’t work together
    • Costly change orders during construction
    • Layout decisions that limit function later
    • Repainting or replacing materials after installation

    A clear design plan allows contractors to build efficiently and helps homeowners make confident decisions the first time.

  • Lake Hazel Design provides full-service interior design for remodels, custom homes, and furnishing projects. Services range from design consultations and finish selections to complete design packages with drawings, specifications, procurement, and installation styling.

    Projects may include:

    • Kitchen and bathroom design
    • Whole-home remodels and custom builds
    • Furniture and furnishing design
    • Color palette development
    • Finish and fixture selection
    • Space planning and layout design
    • Contractor collaboration and documentation

  • Lake Hazel Design primarily serves Salt Lake County, Utah County, and the greater Wasatch Front, including Park City and surrounding areas.

    Virtual consultations may also be available depending on the scope of the project.

  • A design consultation is a focused working session where we provide expert guidance and clear direction for your project.

    Consultations may include:

    • Paint color and palette development
    • Material and finish recommendations
    • Layout and space planning feedback
    • Furniture placement suggestions
    • Exterior color guidance
    • Kitchen or bath design direction

    Large color samples, design notes, and follow-up resources may be provided so you can confidently move forward with your project.

  • Yes. We frequently collaborate with contractors, architects, and builders to ensure the design vision translates clearly into construction.

    Our design documentation can include:

    • Measured drawings
    • Elevations and layouts
    • Finish schedules
    • Product specifications
    • Builder coordination

    This helps streamline the construction process and reduces delays or miscommunication.

  • Yes. Many clients bring us in after construction has already started.

    In these cases we can assist with:

    • Finish selections
    • Cabinet and tile layouts
    • Lighting plans
    • Material coordination
    • Furnishing and styling

    The earlier we are involved, the more efficiently we can guide the design.

  • Yes. Our full-service design experience includes managing the entire design process from concept to installation.

    This may include:

    • Concept development and space planning
    • Kitchen and bath design
    • Custom cabinetry and millwork
    • Lighting and plumbing fixture specification
    • Furniture and textile sourcing
    • Procurement and vendor coordination
    • Installation oversight and final styling

    This service is designed for clients who want a professionally managed design process from start to finish.

  • Absolutely. For homes that are structurally complete but need refinement, we offer furnishing and styling services including:

    • Furniture layouts
    • Upholstery and textiles
    • Window treatments
    • Art and accessories
    • Final installation styling

  • Yes. Through our trade relationships, we source furniture, materials, and design products that are not always available to the general public.

    Procurement and ordering may be handled as part of larger design projects.

  • The best time to involve a designer is before construction begins.

    Early design planning helps avoid:

    • Expensive change orders
    • Construction delays
    • Material conflicts
    • Layout issues

    Having a complete design plan in place allows contractors to build efficiently and confidently.

  • You can begin by scheduling a consultation or reaching out through our contact page.

    We’ll review your project, discuss your goals, and determine the best design approach for your home.