Name: Rory James Carter
Price range: $$$

Question 1

When should I get in touch?

Accepted Answer

As early as possible, ideally before or during your build, renovation or move, so that there is sufficient time to source, curate and procure furniture and styling pieces to ensure you're moving in to a completed, furnished home from day one.

Question 2

What's the difference between what you do and an interior designer?

Accepted Answer

My focus and expertise is specifically in furnishing and styling homes through sourcing and curating furniture, art, lighting and objects so that your home feels finished. An interior designer generally handles the structural and architectural decisions such as materials, finishes and joinery design.

Question 3

Do you work outside Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Most of my projects are located in Sydney, however I take on select interstate projects and have completed homes in greater NSW, Victoria and ACT.

Question 4

What exactly does this service include?

Accepted Answer

Sourcing, curation and procurement of furniture, art, lighting, rugs and styling objects. Access to trade supplier products and discounted pricing. Order management, delivery coordination and on-site installation and final styling.

Question 5

Do you work on individual rooms or whole homes only?

Accepted Answer

Both. While it's preferable to furnish all areas to ensure overall home cohesion, individual room projects are considered.

Question 6

How long does furnishing a home take?

Accepted Answer

Some projects are completed within a few weeks, while others take a few months, depending on the size and detail required. We discuss this during our initial consultation to ensure any timelines you have are taken into consideration. The main variable is furniture lead times, which can extend to up to twelve weeks, which is why getting in touch early makes a big difference to your move-in date.

Question 7

How does your pricing work?

Accepted Answer

My fee is structured per room, which covers the full scope of work for that space, including furniture layout planning, furniture, art and object sourcing, supplier coordination, delivery management and on-site styling. Separate to my fee, furniture and furnishings are procured at trade pricing and passed on, with a procurement management fee applied. Full pricing detail is included in the project guide, which I send through after an initial enquiry.

Question 8

Is furniture included in your fee?

Accepted Answer

No. Styling fees cover the furnishing service - planning, sourcing, procurement, coordination and installation. Furniture and styling pieces are purchased separately, with trade pricing passed on where available.

Question 9

Can you work with furniture I already own?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Existing pieces that suit the overall styling concept can be incorporated into the scheme.

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