Get unstuck on your remodel.

Send me the one thing you can't decide.
I'll tell you what I'd do and exactly what to build it with.

Interior view of a modern room with wooden walls and ceiling, large window showing a partly cloudy sky, hanging beige pendant lamp, and decorative plants on a shelf.

The House Call

A straight answer on the one thing you're stuck on — and the materials to make it happen.

Stuck on a floor, a layout, a what-goes-where? Send it over. You'll get a clear, confident recommendation you can actually build — not a moodboard, not a maybe.

You send: A few photos and a 90-second phone video of the space, plus the one thing you're stuck on. A short form walks you through it.

You get back:

  • A ~15-minute video walkthrough where I talk through what I'd do in your space, and why.

  • A written plan with the exact materials I'd use, where to buy them, and what to skip.

  • Both are yours to keep — rewatch them, and show whoever's making the decision with you.

  • Interior view of a wooden loft with a skylight window on the sloped ceiling, a round paper lantern light, and books on the shelves.
  • A wooden deck surrounded by lush green plants and tall trees, with a potted plant in the foreground and a rustic house with outdoor furniture and decorative elements visible in the background.
  • View of a wooden cabinet with slatted doors, topped with woven baskets and bowls, with a woven rug on the floor and additional wood surfaces around.
  • A cozy bathroom with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a bathtub in the corner with a skylight above, and a large window with potted plants on the windowsill.
  • Modern house exterior at dusk with large glass windows, a sloped roof, and a spacious patio with minimal outdoor furniture.
  • Modern outdoor patio with a concrete floor and a wall-mounted rain shower, a potted plant, and a hammock in the background among trees.
  • Living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows showing a sunset view over a landscape of trees and fields, with warm sunlight casting shadows on the wooden wall and ceiling, and a dining table with chairs.
  • Wood-paneled wall with a stone sink, a towel hanging above, a window allowing natural light, and a potted plant on the floor.
A woman in a red shirt standing in a kitchen, reaching for a dish on a wooden shelf.

House Call

A design diagnosis without the house call fee.

  • You send: A few photos or a quick video walkthrough.

    We jump on: A focused 1-hour call to discuss design/build ideas, layout tweaks, and material upgrades that make sense for your budget.

    You leave with: Clear next steps and new energy for your project.

  • Cost: $120

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Modern kitchen with wooden walls and ceiling, white cabinetry, open wooden shelving with dishes, and two white pendant lights hanging above a kitchen counter. There are large glass doors and windows on the left side, allowing natural light inside.

Room Service

A fast, practical way to make one room look like it was designed on purpose.

  • Ideal for: People tackling a single space — kitchen, bath, living, or bedroom.
    You send: Photos, quick notes on what’s bugging you, your budget.

    We deliver:

    • A curated list of affordable, quality materials that fit your home’s style.

    • Source links + suppliers.

    • A simple Action Checklist to move forward with clarity.

    • (Optional add-on: 30-min review call.)

  • $1,500 average

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A small building or shed with a sloped roof is surrounded by trees and dense foliage.

House Party

A complete strategy for transforming your whole home — balancing cost, efficiency, and design integrity.

  • Ideal for: Homeowners ready to remodel multiple spaces or plan a phased transformation.

    We’ll help you with:

    • Decide where to invest and where to hold back.

    • Create a cohesive material story across your entire home.

    • Align design decisions with real budgets and construction logic.

    • Get a clear, actionable plan — not just pretty ideas.


    You leave with: Clear next steps and new energy for your project.

  • Averages $3,000

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Design that makes sense — and gets built.
For the same cost as an interior designer, you get design insight plus real-world knowledge of budgets, materials, and construction logic.

Most design services stop at the moodboard.
We go one step further — pairing great material choices with real-world build logic, cost awareness, and next steps you can actually use.
For about what you’d pay an interior designer, you get a plan that’s ready for construction, not just inspiration.

Get the design framework template.

Whether you plan on remodeling yourself or hiring some help, this template will help you clarify your vision for a house you’ll love.

Let’s talk.

At Design in Practice, we want to share what we’ve learned about designing, building and remodeling so you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re dreaming up ideas, trying to make decisions, or preparing to talk with a contractor, we’re here to help you feel clear, confident, and excited about your project.

Are you ready to get started?

Here are some questions that can help clarify where you are.

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About us

We’ve taken on everything from major remodels to building a home from the ground up, and along the way, we’ve learned that a clear vision of the design and materials is what makes a home special. A clear vision not only elevates the end result—it saves time, prevents costly missteps, and turns stress into confidence.

Cork studio

Minimalist room with wooden bunk beds and a skylight in the ceiling, sunlight casting shadows on the beds and wall.

Loft

A modern wooden shelter with horizontal slats in a forest setting, with trees and sunlight filtering through the foliage.

Outdoor shower

Hallway sink

Texas house

Close-up of a scruffy dog with blue eyes and sandy-colored fur, outdoors with sandy background.

Soot

A man in a black beanie and green jacket standing inside a partially built wooden structure, looking out through an unfinished window opening, with trees in the background, and a red ladder leaning against the wall.

Doing stuff

Doing stuff

Outdoor shower

Bathroom with a white bathtub, a wooden cabinet, and plants, one hanging and one on the floor.

Texas bathroom