Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about working with HMK.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Bellevue, HMK Interior Design serves Seattle and the greater Eastside. Projects outside these areas may be considered depending on scope and travel requirements.
Is a Design Consultation required before starting a larger project?
Yes. A paid Design Consultation is required for all HMK projects. It provides an opportunity to see the space, discuss your goals and priorities, identify key design considerations, and establish a clear direction before the project scope and proposal are finalized.
Do you manage renovations or construction?
HMK focuses on the design itself, including layouts, furnishings, materials, finishes, and overall design direction. When construction is involved, HMK can collaborate with your contractor to communicate design intent and provide selections within the agreed scope. Construction management, permitting, scheduling, and technical work remain the responsibility of the appropriate professionals.
Do you work with my contractor?
Yes, when it supports the agreed design scope. HMK can communicate design intent, clarify selections, and answer design-related questions to help keep the approved design direction clear throughout the project. Contractor supervision, trade scheduling, and construction management remain the responsibility of the professionals managing the build.
Can you incorporate furniture or pieces I already own?
Yes. Existing furnishings and meaningful pieces can be incorporated when they complement the overall design direction. Each project considers what works within the space and what may benefit from updating.
What should I budget for my project?
Furnishing budgets typically range from $10,000–$40,000 per room, depending on the room type and project scope. Budget is discussed early to ensure the design direction aligns with your investment. Design fees, taxes, delivery, and installation are considered separately.
How long does a design project take?
A typical single-room design phase takes about 8–10 weeks, depending on the scope, meeting schedule, and timing of client decisions. Multi-room and whole-home projects are scheduled based on size and may be completed in phases. Ordering, delivery, and installation follow separate timelines and are discussed before the project begins.
How do I choose the right level of service?
Choose the Design Consultation if you want professional guidance and answers to specific design questions and feel comfortable making and implementing the remaining decisions yourself.
Choose Design Only if you want a complete, professionally developed design plan to follow and are comfortable purchasing, tracking, and coordinating orders yourself.
Incorporate Ordering into your design service if you prefer HMK to manage the purchasing process, including placing and tracking orders, coordinating deliveries, and handling order-related issues that may arise.