Interior Design for the Inland Northwest

An interior designer is trained with knowledge of interior architecture principles, drafting skills, general building code guidelines, and more. They also possess interior decorating skills, which  typically focus on the decorative elements of a home, such as: paint color, furniture, décor, window treatments, bedding, etc. Our interior designers are certified, trained experts who are ready to help you make your space look amazing.

An important part of being an interior designer is listening and appreciating your personal style. The 509 Design team works to develop your dream space with our design skills. While we do collaborate to create the perfect plan for you, it is you that makes the ultimate decision. The best part about working with our team is that you get to see your space come to life, guided by experts who know how to make it all happen!

Wendy, our owner, has been in the interior design world for over 20 years. Our team has been working together for over 5 years, and we have served over 170 clients. Learn more about our team here. She received an AAS degree in Interior Design in 1996 then finished her BA in Fine Art from Westminster College (Salt Lake City, UT) in 2001. She is also NKBA certified.

After your design proposal is accepted, and if 509 Design is chosen as the general contractor, we will collect bids from our subcontractors for you. If you have your own general contractor, we are available to them via email for questions to offer a high-level support. We are flexible based on your decision. While we will not coordinate subcontractors that you hire individually, we will answer questions that your general contractor has. Any contractors you work with will need to go through your general contractor.

If you do choose us as your general contractor, we will collect bids from various contractors for you. We offer the support of our general contractor to help guide any construction or remodeling needed, but if you choose to find your own contractors, you will need to work with contractors individually and we will provide high-level support. We are flexible based on your decision.

Contractor License: 509DEDL840KK

Before we get started on any design project, we have an explorative conversation, where we listen to your needs and wishes for your space, as well as your budget and timeline. Every project starts with a 2 hour consultation, $350. During the consultation, all of our ideas are freely given, allowing you to decide if you want to work with us.

From there…

1. A design proposal is sent, covering the design scope of work and what we understood during our consultation.
2. After the proposal is signed, work is scheduled to begin!
3. Drawings and 3D walkthroughs are created and approved.
4. Your design is presented and we provide pricing quotes for furniture.
5. If 509 Design is the general contractor, design is sent out for bid.
6. If 509 Design is the general contractor, we’ll present you with bids.
7. You provide signed approval of the general contractor’s proposal.
8. The construction calendar is built and construction is scheduled.
9. We make periodic check-ins with the contractor team.
10. The work is completed! We’ll create a walkthrough checklist and address any issues.

You get to enjoy your space!

Every interior design project differs, based on your needs, your choice in furnishings and decor, and the renovations required. We base our proposals on previous projects and provide a detailed proposal defining the scope of work and your investment.

Our local competitors charge hourly, which can create sticker shock when the final design bill arrives. At 509 Design, our clients are aware of their investment right off the bat. We are also known for creating beautiful spaces that fit within our clients’ constraints.

We do not ask your budget to edit our proposal or fees. Our design fee is the same no matter what your specific project is. We ask for your budget simply to keep your project within budget and so we do not develop a design that is below your expectations or not feasible within your budget. At 509 Design, we believe in making design accessible and that starts with understanding your wishes and needs.