A year and a half ago, I moved into my modern apartment in Orange County, CA, which was the first place I lived in by myself. As a busy marketing professional, I did not have the time or knowledge of interior design to make large decisions regarding my apartment. I only had the essentials like a couch, love seat, TV, and TV stand. However, I decided it was time to start building my dream space since I would be staying there for a while.
I researched Interior Design in my city and reached out to 10 prospective designers, out of which Arash responded the fastest, within an hour. He was the only one who did not consider my job too small and was available to start immediately. I was hesitant to wire him the money without meeting him before but was convinced by his professionalism and passion for interior design.
Arash listened patiently to my requirements, which were mostly around keeping the design modern and avoiding certain styles. I was impressed by his energy, expressions, personality, and knowledge, and knew that I had made the right choice. He kept me updated at each stage of the design process, sending me videos and photos of furniture and accessories within a week of receiving the payment.
Working remotely with Arash was easy since I had to send him videos and photos of my apartment, and he would recommend a few options for each element of the design. He also provided solutions to problems I had, like finding space for my special award/plaque or a TV in my bedroom. Arash was honest about keeping some of my existing furniture, which saved me money and ensured that my apartment did not look cluttered.
Overall, Arash's pricing was justified in terms of the time and anxiety I would have faced if I had attempted to do this myself. He also had connections with other professionals who could help with painting an accent wall or hanging paintings. I found his life coach approach to be a bonus, and he even called me once at 9 PM to talk me through a rough night.
I am immensely satisfied with Arash's work and cannot imagine hiring anyone else for my specific project. I recommend anyone on the fence about working with him to take the plunge and enjoy life in their dream space.
October 29, 2022