What You’re Really Paying for When You Hire JDID

What You’re Really Paying for When You Hire JDID
And why the right design partner will never be the cheapest line item on your project

We hear it often: “That’s expensive.”

And we get it. Good design is an investment—of time, trust, and budget. But when people say “that’s expensive,” what they often mean is, “I didn’t realize how much goes into this.”

So let’s talk about it—transparently.

You’re not just paying for a look. You’re paying for what it takes to get it right.

Interior design isn’t about picking paint colors or shopping for furniture. It’s about guiding an entire vision from concept to completion—hundreds of decisions, made in the right order, with the right team, to bring a space to life.

And we’re there through it all.

For full-service projects, we’re often on board for two years or more—long after the architect, builder, and trades have wrapped. We’re still there when the contractor has packed up and moved on, installing furniture, finalizing details, and making sure it all actually feels like home.

Our fee reflects the value we bring—not just in beauty, but in protection.

We’re not the cheapest—and we never will be. Because we don’t cut corners, we don’t do cookie-cutter, and we don’t disappear when things get hard. Our design fee covers:

• 20+ years of experience in high-end residential and commercial design

• Comprehensive documentation that eliminates ambiguity for the build team

• Creative vision tailored to you—not trends

• Hands-on project management that protects your budget and timeline

• Vendor and contractor coordination to reduce stress and confusion

• Procurement oversight to ensure everything arrives on time and in order

• White-glove installation to finish with intention

The result is a home that not only looks beautiful, but functions beautifully—and feels like you.

You’re hiring a partner, not a decorator.

We’re here to advocate for your best interests. To ask the questions no one else is asking. To catch the details that get missed. And to make sure every decision—from cabinetry and lighting to art and accessories—aligns with a cohesive, thoughtful vision.

If you’re looking for someone to simply “make it pretty,” that’s not us.

If you’re looking for someone who will guide your project with clarity, creativity, and care from start to finish—we’d love to talk.