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Designer for a Day with Duncan Design Studio is a one-day, high-touch design experience for busy homeowners North of Boston. Instead of dragging decisions out for months, we spend a focused day in your home making smart, cohesive choices for color, layout, finishes, and furnishings. After our session, you’ll receive a clear, step-by-step action guide so you can move forward confidently and pull your spaces together on your own schedule.

Designer for a Day with Duncan Design Studio is a one-day, high-touch design experience for busy homeowners North of Boston. Instead of dragging decisions out for months, we spend a focused day in your home making smart, cohesive choices for color, layout, finishes, and furnishings. After our session, you’ll receive a clear, step-by-step action guide so you can move forward confidently and pull your spaces together on your own schedule.

Designer for a Day Services

Designer for a Day with Duncan Design Studio is a one-day, high-touch design experience for busy homeowners. Instead of dragging decisions out for months, we spend a focused day in your home making smart, cohesive choices for color, layout, finishes, and furnishings. After our session, you’ll receive a clear, step-by-step action guide so you can move forward confidently and pull your spaces together on your own schedule.

Who it’s for:
Homeowners who:

  • Feel stuck making decisions and want a pro to “sit beside them” for a day.

  • Don’t need full-service design, but do want a cohesive plan and clear direction.

  • Are happy to handle ordering and implementation once they know exactly what to do.

The Style Starter – $500

  • 1‑hour in‑home visit focused on one priority space.

  • Ideal for jump‑starting a project, refining your ideas, or getting expert guidance before you commit to purchases or changes.

The Space Refinement – $750

  • 1‑hour in‑home working session.

  • 1 hour of studio follow‑up to organize notes, recommendations, and a simple action plan.

  • Great for 1–2 rooms that need a clearer layout, cohesive look, and a defined next‑step roadmap.

The Signature Home Session -$1,200

  • 1‑hour in‑home strategy session.

  • 3 hours of studio follow‑up for more detailed layouts, suggested selections, and renovation or move‑in guidance.

  • Designed for 3+ rooms, whole‑home direction, or big transitions like remodels and moves when you want a thoughtful, pulled‑together vision.

What’s included

In a single, focused day, you get:

  • Pre‑session homework

    • Short questionnaire about your home, lifestyle, and style preferences.

    • You send photos, rough measurements, and any inspiration images so we show up ready to work.

  • In‑home design intensive (1 hour)

    • Walkthrough of the priority spaces together.

    • Live decisions on layout, color palette, finishes, and key furniture pieces.

    • Real-time ideas for lighting, window treatments, and styling so your rooms feel pulled together.

  • Room-by-room action guide

    • After our visit, you receive a written, organized document that outlines:

      • Recommended paint colors and finishes.

      • Flooring and rug suggestions.

      • Furniture layout and priority pieces.

      • Lighting concepts and suggested fixture types.

      • Window treatment direction and hardware ideas.

      • Styling and accessory notes so you can finish the space with confidence.

    • Think of it as your personalized “playbook” you can refer back to as you shop and make decisions.

  • Short follow‑up

    • One email within 2 weeks for quick questions or small clarifications as you begin implementing.

What we can tackle in a day

Depending on scope and complexity, we might focus on:

  • A main living area refresh (entry, living room, and adjacent dining).

  • A living room and kitchen that need to feel more connected.

  • A full bedroom suite (bedroom, closet, and bath finishes).

  • Selections for an upcoming renovation (tile, grout, cabinetry colors, counters, paint, lighting).

We’ll prioritize your spaces beforehand so we spend our time where it matters most.

What’s not included

To keep this service streamlined and accessible, it does not include:

  • Ongoing project management or coordination with contractors.

  • Detailed construction drawings or custom millwork plans.

  • Full-service shopping and procurement beyond the guidance in your action guide.

If you decide you’d like deeper support after this day, we can talk about moving into a separate full-service engagement.

Process overview

  1. Discovery call – Quick call to confirm fit, align on goals, and review pricing.

  2. Booking & prep – Agreement + payment, then you complete the questionnaire and send photos/measurements.

  3. Designer for a Day session – We meet at your home and work through your priority spaces, making decisions together.

  4. Delivery of your action guide – Within about a week, you receive your customized, room-by-room design document.

  5. Follow‑up email – Use your one follow‑up email to clear up any questions once you start taking action.

Logistics & Booking:

  • A $300 deposit is required to reserve your spot; the balance is due on the date of the consultation or upon delivery of your follow-up materials (if applicable).

  • This service is available in towns within a 30-minute drive of W. Peabody, MA. Locations beyond that radius will incur a $50 travel fee or be offered virtually.

  • Unsure if you’re in our service area? Reach out to terryduncan@duncandesignstudio.net and we’ll confirm.

 

This is one of our most popular offerings for a reason—it’s flexible, fun, and incredibly productive. You can access our studio calendars HERE and book immediately! Note that your date is not secure until you’ve received confirmation of the day/time from our team and payment is received.

*Please note: Duncan Design Studio provides interior design and consulting services and does not act as a general contractor or construction manager. We are not contractors. We work with subcontractors to oversee the “design” element of the project only, and we do not produce permitted construction documents.

"Working with Terry completely changed how we feel in our home. Our living room finally functions for both kids and adults, and it still looks calm and pulled together at the end of the day."

A.Y, Designer for a Day Client

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