Claire Jefford Consulting

Claire Jefford Consulting Live Beautifully, Work Intentionally. Interior design for your home & coaching for your business I am happy to help you achieve your dream in any way I can.
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Services include: Colour & Design Consultations; Selecting Finishes for all areas of your home, including Bathrooms and Kitchens; Custom Furnishings, Upholstery, Window Treatments and more. Hiring our interior design services for your home will save you time and money. Don't make mistakes on your biggest investment, get professional advice and live beautifully in your home. Some clients like to t

ake my ideas and run with them on their own, while others prefer that I'm involved in their home design and decorating project from start to finish. I also offer Business Coaching and online products to the trade that will help take your interior design business to the next level. Get organized and gain confidence, I can show you how! Please view my website for more details and client testimonials at: www.clairejefford.com

If your projects feel messy from the start, or you run into issues later with clients not loving your selections, the is...
04/30/2026

If your projects feel messy from the start, or you run into issues later with clients not loving your selections, the issue may not be the client, it may be what’s missing from your kick-off meeting.

(For us, this meeting happens after the client has confirmed they wish to work with us and before we begin making selections)

A strong client kick-off meeting is about so much more than showing up, chatting through the space, and taking notes.

It’s your chance to build trust, show value, manage expectations, and create momentum for the project.

Here are a few simple reminders to help you lead that meeting more intentionally.

And in the blog with video, I dive deeper into how to prepare, what to bring, and how to structure the conversation so your client feels confident moving forward with you leading their design project.

👉 Comment 0429 and I’ll send you the link!

04/13/2026

Want to learn EXACTLY how to offer this service in your interior design business and ALL the tools you need to get started?

It's all included in my Concept-Only Design workshop happening this Thursday, April 16th. (This is the last time I plan on hosting this topic live)

💲And today is the Last day to SAVE 50% off the regular price

Comment LIVE 👇 and we'll send you a link to register now for less.

Claire-ity is coming 😊

04/11/2026

During recent discussions with a new client about their upcoming main floor renovation, they loved the idea of this type of coffee station.

We designed this with our brilliant custom cabinet maker for a previous project. The slide-in pocket doors disappear when in use and the entire area disappears when not in use.

Perfection!

This project started as a Concept-Only design, and progressed to a full renovation where we had a hand in every decision.

We worked with the client past the initial design phase with our hourly Designer By Your Side services.

From concept to completion, with many magnificent custom furnishings, this downtown Burlington home came together beautifully 😍

04/09/2026

Break down of fees, 2nd floor renovation.

NOTE: Initial concepts were for half of the 2nd floor only, the side with the primary bedroom, and ensuite.

We moved walls, & omitted a bedroom to create a larger, more functional ensuite w/ walk in closet. No finishes selected at this initial phase of design.

$4000 Concept-Only Design plans:
Measure meeting
2 options for layout
Outlined SOW & considerations for the project presentation meeting with a printed copy for the client
Revision policy - 1 revision, up to 3 changes

Selections Phase: Hourly Designer By Your Side Services $250/hr with a 20-hour minimum

To get us to this point, with the bulk of finishes and window treatments presented/selected, we are at 40 hours = $10k

I anticipate at least another 20 hours to get us to the finish line. The estimated total in hourly design fees is $15k

While I don't purchase fixed finishes (except lighting), we are doing some decor in the main bedroom & custom window treatments for all of the 2nd floor.

Want to see exactly how we structure and deliver our popular Concept-Only service?

👇 Comment 'LIVE' and we'll send you the link to register for my workshop on Thursday, April 16th. Seats are on SALE NOW for 50% off - only until Monday, April 13th.

Join me for all the Claire-ity on how to make this service work for you in your interior design business!

04/07/2026

Raise your hand ✋️ if you wish you could focus on designing and spend less time wanting to pull your hair out when managing renovation projects.

There is a better way. I've been in this business for 15 years, often working with builders and have built my portfolio, all without managing a single renovation!

The answer begins with Concept-Only design services. And I'm sharing exactly how I run this specific business model in my live workshop next week.

Registration Now Open!

⭐️MAXIMIZE PROFIT IN INTERIOR DESIGN WITHOUT MANAGING PROJECTS: A PROVEN STEP-BY-STEP FORMULA

DATE: THURSDAY, April 16th 12PM EST
✅GET $250 OFF NOW APRIL 13TH

Everything you need to know about how to structure this popular design service and immediately add it to your offerings, I'll show you in my live workshop.

👉Comment LIVE for all the details and to save 50% off the regular price.

It's time to take back control of your business and your sanity.

Celebrating 15 years of running a thriving interior design business! 🥳 Let's look back at some of our favorite bathroom ...
04/03/2026

Celebrating 15 years of running a thriving interior design business! 🥳

Let's look back at some of our favorite bathroom designs. From oldest to most recent:

Slides #2 & 3: My first full bathroom design from 2013. (And my first to be published, this was featured in The Ebook 'White is complicated ' by my good friend Maria Killam)

This was before hardwood-looking tile became big and long before all white room designs were trending (like 10 years earlier!) Custom corner cabinetry design, in Simply White by Benjamin Moore.

Slides #4, 5, & 6: This was part of a 3000 square foot basement we designed in 2015. The floating vanity with the floor to ceiling textured 'wave' tile, has a secret behind it. My client called it the 'Peek a boo' suprise. The shower and sauna on the other side 🫣

Slides #7, 8, 9: My bathroom remodel in 2020. The footprint remained the same. We opted for steam, which is why there is a bench in the shower. The bold wallpaper with flying purple pigs still makes me smile 😃

Slides #10, 11 & 12: A $120k ensuite remodel from 2021.
This bathroom has all the bells and whistles! The intricate wall and floor tiles are show stoppers, as is the black tub 🖤

Slide #13: The render of our latest ensuite design. This reno is due to commence is just over 2 weeks. Clients absolutely fell in love with the blue geod tile I presented as part of the palette and can't wait to see this beauty come together!

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In your interior design business, moodboards are one of the most used, yet underused tools at the same time. Let me expl...
03/30/2026

In your interior design business, moodboards are one of the most used, yet underused tools at the same time. Let me explain. 👇

Yes, they help communicate a concept, but they can also support your sales process, build client trust, and create stronger content for your marketing.

If you’re only using moodboards at presentation time, you are missing out on some strategic benefits to lock in your client’s trust and appreciation.

Swipe through the slides to see 3 ways we leverage moodboards in my business, beyond the presentation meeting.

Want to know a bonus tip on how we get vendors and AI to help us save time with moodboards?

Comment 0319 and I’ll DM you a link to my blog post and video where I reveal even more strategic ways to help you be savvy in your design business. 👌

03/29/2026

Another incredible, original song from Elise. 'I'll see the sun'.

This performance was last Wednesday that I was fortunate to see while in Toronto with a friend.

Enjoy! And please share with a friend if you think this girl has talent ☺️

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