Independent Expert Perspective

Something Feels Off. Trust That Instinct.

You hired a designer. You're spending real money. But something isn't right — and you can't quite say what. Get an independent, confidential assessment from a senior designer with no agenda and no connection to your project.

Second Opinion Consultation

$149

30 Minutes · Remote Only

What's Included:

  • Honest assessment of your current design direction
  • Pre-session review of your project materials
  • Independent perspective from a senior designer
  • Clarity on whether your concerns are valid
  • Confidential — your designer never needs to know
  • Strategies to communicate effectively with your team
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Payment due at booking to secure your spot

What Happens in Your Session

  • Focused 30-Minute Session — Remote via Zoom. Private, confidential, and completely off-the-record.
  • Pre-Session Project Review — Share plans, renders, and concerns ahead of time so we can hit the ground running
  • Independent Expert Assessment — A senior designer with no connection to your project reviews what's been proposed
  • Concern Validation — Find out if that nagging feeling is warranted — or if you can exhale
  • Communication Playbook — Walk away with the exact language to redirect the conversation with your designer
  • No Agenda, No Upsell — We're not trying to replace your team. Just giving you the truth.

How It Works

01

Book Your Session

Pick a time that works. You'll get a calendar link for your confidential 30-minute video call. No one needs to know.

02

Gather Your Project Materials

Compile your floor plans, renders, fabric samples, mood boards, and any emails or messages where you've raised concerns. The more context, the sharper our assessment.

03

Get Your Independent Review

A senior designer with no stake in your project reviews everything, listens to your concerns, and gives you an honest, unfiltered professional opinion.

04

Move Forward with Clarity

Leave the call knowing whether to stay the course, push back, or have a deeper conversation with your designer. The knot in your stomach? Gone.

This Is Perfect If You…

  • Already have a designer or architect — but something feels off and you can't pinpoint why
  • Are mid-renovation and worried the project is heading in the wrong direction
  • Feel unheard by your current design team but aren't sure if you're being unreasonable
  • Want an independent expert to look at what's being proposed and tell you the truth
  • Need validation that your instincts are right — or permission to let go and trust the process
  • Don't want to fire your designer — you just want a second set of expert eyes
  • Are spending serious money and need to know it's being spent wisely
  • Want clarity from someone with zero agenda, no relationship to your team, and nothing to sell you

Find Your Perfect Fit

From interactive design resources to full room transformations — offering guidance informed by our years of industry experience. We meet you exactly where you are.

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INTERACTIVE DESIGN RESOURCES

Interactive Guidebooks

$49

Digital Download • Instant Access

Interactive interior design resources packed with expert tips, video lessons, and shoppable inspiration. Perfect for those who want to learn the how and why of great design.

  • Decades of proven expertise
  • Video lessons from Teal & Wendy
  • Interactive worksheets
  • Unique Teal & Scott aesthetic
  • Layout diagrams & formulas
PowerHour consultation session

DESIGN CONSULTATION

PowerHour

$449

60 Minutes • Remote or In-Person

Our signature working session where design confusion becomes confident action. One hour of focused, expert guidance to solve your biggest design challenges.

  • Personalized & clear action plan
  • Pre-session prep questionnaire
  • Construction, design, & styling expertise
  • Layout & flow analysis
  • Keep vs. replace guidance
The Room Edit design board

COMPLETE ROOM DESIGN

The Room Edit

$3,000

Per Room • 5-6 Week Turnaround

We make the plan. You put it in place. A complete room design plan, custom-curated by our team and delivered with everything you need to bring it to life.

  • Comprehensive design concept
  • Custom floor plan
  • Curated product selections
  • Shoppable design board
  • Color & material palette

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MADS — Modern Architecture + Design Society 1859 Oregon's Magazine KGW Hello Rose City

Second Opinion FAQs

Will my designer find out?

Never. Your Second Opinion session is completely confidential. We will never contact your designer, architect, or contractor — and we never share client information. This is a private conversation between you and an independent expert. Full stop.

What if you agree with my current designer?

Then you walk away with something invaluable: peace of mind. Knowing an independent expert reviewed your project and confirmed you're on the right track lets you stop fighting every decision and actually enjoy the process. Sometimes the best outcome is learning you can trust what's happening. That alone is worth $149.

I'm mid-renovation — is it too late?

It's almost never too late — and mid-project is actually when a Second Opinion is most valuable. Small course corrections now prevent expensive mistakes (and regrets) later. The sooner you address that nagging feeling, the more time and money you save. We've seen clients prevent thousands in wasted work with a single 30-minute call.

How is this different from PowerHour?

Second Opinion is specifically designed for homeowners who already have a designer or architect and want an independent review of that professional's work. PowerHour is our signature working session for people tackling design challenges on their own — it comes with a recording, action plan, and deeper guidance. If you have a designer and something feels off, Second Opinion is the right call. If you're going it alone, start with PowerHour.

What should I prepare for my session?

Gather everything that shows the current design direction: floor plans, renders, 3D models, mood boards, fabric swatches, paint selections, and any email or text exchanges where you've raised concerns. Screenshots of group chats work too. The more context we have, the more precise and useful our assessment will be.

What's your cancellation policy?

You can reschedule or cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.

What Is Second Opinion?

The Outside Perspective You've Been Wishing You Had.

You hired a professional. You're investing serious money. And something doesn't feel right — but you can't quite articulate it, and you're starting to wonder if you're the problem. You're not. Second Opinion gives you 30 minutes with a senior designer who has no connection to your project, no relationship with your team, and absolutely no agenda. Just honest, expert perspective on whether your project is heading where it should be.

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Second Opinion exists because hiring a designer shouldn't mean surrendering your voice. You're the one living in this home. You're the one writing the checks. And you deserve to feel confident that the money you're spending is creating the home you actually want — not someone else's portfolio piece.

Maybe your designer is doing exceptional work and you just need someone to confirm it so you can relax. Maybe there are legitimate issues that need addressing before more money goes out the door. Either way, you'll know. And you'll know exactly what to do about it.

Best for: Homeowners mid-project who feel stuck, unheard, or uncertain about the direction their designer or architect is taking. People who sense something is off but can't articulate why. Anyone who wants an honest outside perspective before committing to a costly next phase.

Not for: Quick product decisions, furniture shopping validation, or full room design from scratch. If you don't currently have a designer and need guidance, PowerHour or The Room Edit is a better fit.

Something Feel Off With Your Project?

You don't have to fire your designer. You don't have to start over. You just need someone who will listen, review the work honestly, and tell you the truth. That's exactly what Second Opinion is for.

$149 for 30 minutes of clarity

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