The Boutique Consultation - Our Signature Service
Get clarity.
In this signature 2-hour, in-person consultation, our Principal Designer Shila Scarlet Griffith will focus entirely on you —she’ll listen to your goals, discuss possible solutions, and outline the best path forward.
You’ll end up with a custom-tailored design guide that’ll serve as a roadmap throughout your renovation.
Investment: $750
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During the walkthrough, you’ll gain practical insights and creative ideas you can act on right away. And because inspiration is only useful when it’s organized, you’ll receive a detailed Boutique Consultation Roadmap afterward — a personalized plan of design strategies crafted just for your home or workspace.
This isn’t just advice; it’s expert guidance that transforms uncertainty into confidence. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start moving forward with clarity, this Boutique Consultation is the perfect first step.
What’s Included:
A detailed discussion of your project in regards to:
Layout
Functionality
Cabinetry + Built-ins
Furniture
Fixtures
Lighting
Materials and finishes
Review of top priorities + your wishlist
Exploration of design solutions
Glimpse into our design process
Questions answered about the construction process
Boutique Consultation Roadmap about a week after meeting with an outline of everything we discussed along with some ideas to explore
Please review the General FAQs and Boutique Consultation Specific FAQs below
*The Boutique Consultation is a required prerequisite for requesting a proposal for Comprehensive or Full-Service Design
Drawing Review - For Additions + New Construction
Before you break ground, make sure your plans are working for you — not against you.
Whether your design came from an architect, builder, or online source, this drawing review provides peace of mind and a professional eye on the details. We’ll look over your drawing set together to uncover opportunities to maximize your investment and avoid costly surprises.
Investment:
$550 for up to 4 rooms - Redline Session up to 2 hours
$900 for entire floor plan review (up to 5,000 square feet) - Redline Session up to 3 hours
For spaces over 5,000 square feet - multiple sessions will need to be booked.
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In this focused session, Principal Designer Shila Scarlet Griffith will walk through your drawings line by line, spotting potential issues and suggesting smart refinements that protect your vision and your budget.
Think of it as insurance for your project: a small step now that can save you thousands later. If you want confidence that your plans will deliver the results you expect, this Redline Session is the safeguard you need.
What’s Included:
A detailed discussion of your project in regards to:
Layout + functionality
Comfortable circulation clearances
Cabinetry + appliance details
Realistic furniture sizing
Sightlines
Lighting + power locations
Overlay sketch
Redline Session recap about a week after meeting including an outline of everything we discussed along with some ideas to explore
Zoom recording (if virtual)
Please review the General FAQs and Redline Session Specific FAQs below
Remote Consultation
The perks of a Boutique Consultation, but virtual!
For anyone with a project site outside a 1.5-hour radius from the SG23 Design studio. We can work with homeowners anywhere in the country! Up to 120 minutes of 1-on-1 time with Shila Griffith to discuss the spaces that have been plaguing you. We’ll discuss possible solutions so that you know the next steps to move your project forward.
Investment: $650
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What’s Included:
A detailed discussion of your project in regards to:
Layout
Function
Cabinetry + Built-ins
Furniture
Fixtures
Lighting
Materials and finishes
Review of top priorities + your wishlist
Exploration of design solutions
Questions answered about the construction process
Zoom recording
Remote Consultation Recap about a week after meeting with an outline of everything we discussed along with some design ideas to explore
Please review the General FAQs and Remote Consultation Specific FAQs below
Frequently Asked Questions
General:
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No, not at all!
You can use your consultation to discuss as much as we can fit into that time frame! We have had clients use consultations to focus on only a kitchen, while others use the service to discuss parts of every room in their entire home.
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The owner and principal designer of SG23 Design, Shila herself, runs every single design consultation.
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At times Shila does create rough sketches onsite, however formal drawing sets for construction are not included in this package. Design consultation sessions aim to identify issues, improvements, and potential solutions. We will lay the groundwork to thoughtfully develop design solutions that maximize your return on investment.
Renovating or building from a sketch produced in less than two hours would not align with our professional standards. Such projects require extensive investigation and several reviews to produce a complete drawing set for any contractors.
Our drawing sets are exceptionally thorough—they are only provided through our Comprehensive Design and Full Service Design services.
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Although we may review some products that may be an option for your space, formal specification of any product is only available through Comprehensive or Full-Service Design services.
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Nope. After our time together, some clients feel they have enough guidance to take the reins moving forward, but others request a proposal for one of our more in-depth services. Spoiler alert: after getting a preview of how we work, most clients end up hiring us for Comprehensive or Full-Service Design.
However, a design consultation does not guarantee a proposal for Comprehensive or Full-Service design. Our design consultations are a way of figuring out if we're the right fit for your project.
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Our consultations are true working design sessions, not meet and greets.
This fee covers the dedicated one-on-one time with Shila, as well as the research she does prior to your consult, the cost and time of travel to get to your site (for a Boutique Consultation), and the time spent writing up the recap.
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Read our Terms & Conditions and Disclaimer and at the bottom of our website
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Design consultation fees are one-time, non-refundable payments for each session. A consultation may be rescheduled up to 72 hours in advance.
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No, refunds will not be issued for services already rendered.
Boutique Consultation Specific FAQs:
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In about a week, you'll receive a Boutique Consultation Roadmap with everything we discussed along with actionable design ideas to explore.
Although we may discuss a proposal for Comprehensive or Full-Service design, booking a consult does not inherently guarantee a proposal. We want to be sure we're the right firm for your project!
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Some past consultations have included a walkthrough of the entire home. However, keep in mind that the more spaces you want to review, the less time we can spend on each. I recommend prioritizing four spaces that we definitely need to discuss in more depth during our session.
Depending on the scope, some clients have booked multiple Boutique Consultations.
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Email a link with any inspiration imagery ideally a week or so ahead of time so that Shila has time to review and note any clarifying questions before the consultation. That way the 2 hour session can be used as efficiently as possible.
Don't clean up! Shila will need to see how you actually use the space, so that any advice provided is as relevant as possible.
Have your wifi code ready. Shila will pull up relevant imagery on her iPad to discuss during the consultation.
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We can meet at our design studio in Riverton, NJ!
Redline Session Specific FAQs:
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A recording of our Zoom session and any overlay sketches created during the session for reference.
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No, the Redline Session is a stand-alone consultation. Updated drawings are not a part of this service.
The purpose of this session is to evaluate if the current design is meeting your needs and for Shila to provide suggestions to refine the submitted drawings.
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Email us the drawings you currently have via email at least 48 hours before our session.
Start a list of questions that you might want to ask during our session.
Email any inspiration images you may have ahead of time or share your Pinterest board(s) links.
Remote Consultation Specific FAQs:
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In about a week, you'll receive a Boutique Consultation Roadmap with everything we discussed along with actionable design ideas to explore.
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Some past consultations have included a walkthrough of the entire home. However, keep in mind that the more spaces you want to review, the less time we can spend on each. I recommend prioritizing four spaces that we definitely need to discuss in more depth during our session.
Depending on the scope, it may make sense to book multiple Remote Consultations.
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Email a link with any inspiration imagery ideally a week or so ahead of time so that Shila has time to review and note any clarifying questions before the consultation. That way the 2 hour session can be used as efficiently as possible.
Start a list of questions that you might want to ask during our session.