Design Service · $95/hour
New Construction & Remodel Design
Building a new home or reimagining your existing one? Valerie guides you through every selection, so the finished home tells your story, not the builder's default catalogue.
Building a new home involves hundreds of decisions: floor plans, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile, plumbing fixtures, hardware, lighting, exterior materials, and more. Most families make these decisions under pressure, without a trained eye, and end up with a home that feels generic or worse yet, one with costly selection mistakes. Valerie changes that.
She becomes your advocate from design through construction and selections, working alongside your builder to ensure every choice reflects how your family truly lives, rather than what's typical or simply the default.
What Valerie Handles
- Floor plan review and furniture layout planning
- Interior finish selections (flooring, tile, countertops)
- Cabinetry layout, style, and finish selection
- Lighting plan and fixture selection
- Hardware and plumbing fixture specification
- Exterior material and color selections
- Window treatment planning
- Final decor direction and coordination
- Builder liaison: your advocate in selection meetings
Additional mileage fee for locations more than 10 miles from Saint Joseph, MN.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does new construction design include?
Valerie works with you and your builder on everything from floor plan and furniture layout through every interior and exterior finish selection: flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting, hardware, and final decor details.
How much does it cost?
The total depends on project size and number of selection rounds. A typical new construction home from floor plan revisions to decor costs about 2-3% of the total home price. After discussing your desired level of involvement in your project, Valerie will provide an estimate of expected hours.
Can you work with our existing builder?
Yes. Valerie works alongside your builder as your design advocate: she's not replacing your builder, she's representing your interests throughout the building process.
Can I hire Valerie for only one or two areas I am struggling with?
Absolutely! Many clients bring Valerie in for just the spaces or decisions where they want expert guidance, whether that's a kitchen layout, a primary suite, or choosing the perfect finishes for a single room. You don't have to commit to a whole-home project to benefit from her experience. Reach out to share where you're feeling stuck, and she'll help you determine the best way to move forward.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Saint Joseph, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Cold Spring, Melrose, Clearwater, Monticello, and Central Minnesota.
Call Valerie: (320) 260-3807