Interior design studio · Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland and the Delaware shore · Virtual design nationwideCall or text (703) 555-0142
Debbi Porter Interiors
Services and process

Interior design services

One room or a whole house, close to home or a thousand miles away. Every project starts with a complimentary discovery call.

  • Complimentary discovery call
  • Single rooms to whole homes
  • Founder-led, every project

Prefer to talk? Call or text (703) 555-0142

The clients' leather sofa stayed, layered with ivory upholstery and navy throws.

Start your project

Two minutes. We reply within one business day.

Step 1 of 7

Which rooms are you planning? Choose all that apply

  • Complimentary call
  • No obligation
  • Single rooms welcome

Prefer to talk? Call or text (703) 555-0142

A design board: denim blues, botanicals and brass hardware.
The process

How a project works

  1. 01

    Discovery call

    A complimentary call by phone or Zoom. You tell us about the house, the rooms and how you live, and we decide together if we are a fit.

  2. 02

    Exploration

    We meet, in your home or by video. We learn your style, the colors you are drawn to, what you collect and what you can't stand, and we set the scope, the investment and the timeline.

  3. 03

    Design

    Floor plans, color palettes, fabrics, furniture, lighting, art and custom pieces like window treatments, presented together so you see the whole room before anything is ordered.

  4. 04

    Ordering and installation

    We order, track, receive and inspect everything, schedule the painters, paperhangers and installers, then style the room down to the art and the last accessory.

For new builds, we make the selections and design custom features alongside your architect and builder. Your build team orders the construction materials and we order the furnishings.

What a full-service project includes

Planning

  • Space planning and furniture layouts
  • Measured CAD floor plans
  • Lighting plans and elevation drawings
  • Budgeting

Design

  • Color palettes and paint specifications
  • Fabrics, wallpaper and floor coverings, including custom rugs
  • Custom furniture, window treatments, bedding and upholstery
  • Custom millwork designs

Selections

  • Interior finishes, fixtures and materials for remodels and new builds
  • Kitchen and bath selections
  • Furniture, lighting and outdoor furniture
  • Art consulting, curating and placement

Delivery

  • Ordering, tracking, receiving and inspecting
  • Scheduling painters, paperhangers and installers
  • White glove installation
  • Styling down to the last accessory

Ready to talk about your rooms?

A complimentary discovery call is the first step. Tell us what you're planning and we'll take it from there.

I absolutely love our new home!

Debbi helped me design our Florida home from start to finish, inside and out. She took my vision and put it all together with careful thought to each and every piece. She presented new, fresh ideas which completed the look I was going for. Debbi is also very precise in her measurements and her process, which was very much appreciated.

Meg P. · Sanibel Island, FL

Questions

How does virtual design work?
We start with a video consultation and you send us photos, measurements and anything you have saved for inspiration. We send back a design plan: a floor plan, a color and fabric board and a shopping list with links. We review it together on a call and adjust until it is right.
What does an interior designer cost?
It depends on the size of the project and how much of it you want us to handle. We talk through the design fee and a realistic budget for furnishings early, during the exploration phase, so you know the full picture before any design work begins.
Do I need to buy furnishings through you?
For full-service projects, yes. Over more than 15 years we have built a network of vendors for quality, custom work and service, and handling the ordering, tracking and receiving ourselves is a big part of what keeps your project on time. Virtual design clients order on their own from the shopping list.
Can you work with the furniture and art I already own?
Yes, and we usually prefer it. Debbi came to interiors from fashion, and she thinks of a room the way she would think of a wardrobe: the pieces you love stay, and we build around them.
Do you manage construction?
No. For baths, smaller remodels and new builds, we make the selections and the drawings and work alongside your builder, architect or contractor. If you need trades, we can recommend painters, paperhangers, carpenters and window treatment workrooms we trust.
Do I need to be home during the project?
No. Many of our clients live in another home while the work is underway, especially on second homes. We agree on the schedule up front and send updates as things arrive and get installed.
Complimentary discovery call

Start your project

Tell us about your home and the rooms on your mind. It takes about two minutes, and we reply within one business day.

Step 1 of 7

Which rooms are you planning? Choose all that apply

  • Complimentary call
  • No obligation
  • Single rooms welcome

Prefer to talk? Call or text (703) 555-0142