Hiring Julio Arco as Your Online Interior Designer
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First of all, if you reached this page, you are considering hiring an online interior designer, and you came to the right place. First, I’d like you to know a little about me. Should you decide to work with me, you can get 25% to 45% off your first interior design project.
My name is Julio Arco, and I have been practicing as an architect, interior designer, online interior designer at Havenly, founder of Bark and Chase, and urban designer for the past several years in the United States. I hold a degree in Architecture from ITESM and a Master’s degree in Urban Design and Housing from McGill University. I’m also a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and an Architecture Professor at ITESM.
I did my thesis during my master’s degree about evidence-based design, which is the process in which decisions about the built environment are based on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes. Initially developed for the healthcare sector to improve patient outcomes and the work environment for staff, EBD has since expanded to residential design; you can find my thesis here.
How Does Online Interior Design Work?
Since completing my master’s degree in 2016, I started working as an online interior designer at Havenly. Founded in 2013, Havenly is an online platform that offers interior design services. Users can collaborate with professional interior designers to create custom room designs based on their style preferences and budget.
The process involves taking a style quiz, choosing a designer, and then working with that designer to create a personalized room design. Users can also purchase the recommended furniture and decor directly through Havenly. The platform aims to make professional interior design accessible and affordable for a wider range of people. So I’ve been working with Havenly since its early years, and I can vouge for them.
How to Work With Me
First of all, thank you so much for choosing me as your designer! To work with me, click this Havenly Link that will automatically give you 25% off the current Havenly price for a Full Package. Additionally, you can use the code 4c7441bcfb on your checkout.
1.- Once you click the abovementioned link, you’ll be invited to Try Havenly.
2.- Click on “Get Started” and “Take the Quiz!” Follow the onscreen instructions until you are requested to add your email to create your account and see the quiz results.
3.- Click “Next” and continue with the onscreen instructions in which you’ll be asked about your house and whether you prefer an Online or In Person interior designer. If you’d like to work with me, choose Online; otherwise, feel free to work with any of my excellent colleagues by clicking “In Person.” And select your preferred designer.
4.- After selecting your designer, you’ll be asked to select a Mini Package, a Full Package, or an In-Person Design. I’d suggest starting with a Full Package. After selecting your design package, you’ll get a suggested designer. You can always browse other designers and select a different one.
5.- Finally, you’ll see your Order Summary, in which you’ll see my code 4c7441bcfb applied and receive 25% off the current price, regardless of whether it already has a discount. And it is as easy as that!
I know this is a lot to take, so if you have any further questions, you might find the answers here.
How Does Havenly Work
Havenly links customers with design experts on its digital platform, offering reasonably priced design packages. Customers can choose between a minor makeover or a complete redesign. After understanding a client’s preferences, a Havenly designer creates style drafts. These drafts undergo modifications, leading to a final design blueprint accompanied by a shopping list, which customers can use to shop directly from Havenly’s website.
Design Quiz
To begin with Havenly’s services, clients take a design survey. The survey prompts users to select appealing room pictures and gauge their interior design knowledge. Leveraging Havenly’s advanced algorithm, the quiz identifies the user’s predominant design style and potential substyles.
Post the main quiz; further questions determine client preferences regarding the rooms they want to design, their budget, time constraints, and location. This aids Havenly in suggesting the best designer for them. Clients can review designers’ profiles, portfolios, and availability before making a choice.
Designers
Havenly’s platform boasts over 200 designers. With this wide selection, customers are assured of finding a match for their design tastes. These designers hail from the Americas but must be proficient in English. While Havenly prefers designers with interior design degrees and prior experience, they don’t mandate any specific certifications.
When selecting a designer, clients can verify their start date. Although designers typically commence projects within a week of booking, there isn’t a confirmed start date. If clients find a wait period too long, they can switch designers.
Design Packages and Cost
Havenly presents three design package tiers. The Online Mini, priced at $129, offers a space update and comes with three initial design ideas within two days and unlimited revisions. After finalizing the design, customers get a curated shopping list.
The Online Full package, priced at $199, is an upgrade from the Mini, providing a custom floor plan and visualization features, ideal for a total room transformation. However, it’s not available for kitchen and bathroom designs.
For clients in select U.S. cities, Havenly provides in-person design consultations for $699. This includes home visits for measurements, in-person or video design discussions, vision boards, material samples, custom floor plans, and 3D renderings. Additionally, clients get special discounts and an order management service.
Havenly’s Shop
After finalizing their designs, clients get a curated list for shopping. Havenly’s online store, in collaboration with over 200 retailers, ensures a variety of style options. However, customers can’t search by retailer; filters include product categories, color, and material. While the ease of shopping is a plus, some might find better deals on other platforms.
Financing
Havenly’s partnership with Affirm provides financing options. Customers opting for this can select payment plans spread over 3, 6, or 12 months, starting at 0% APR.
Havenly App
Havenly’s mobile application mirrors its desktop functionalities, allowing users to interact with designers, shop, and more. This app is currently only compatible with iOS 8.0 or newer Apple devices.
Customer Service and Support
Havenly provides support via phone, email, and text, with their presence also on major social media platforms. They recommend email as the best contact method, with phone support available during specific hours.
Guarantee
Havenly stands by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Clients dissatisfied with their designs can request endless revisions. For products from Havenly’s shop, the guarantee depends on the original retailer’s policy.
1. Who is Julio Arco?
Julio Arco is a passionate architect with diverse experience in architecture, interior design, and urban design. He has studied worldwide and has been practicing as an architect and online interior designer at Havenly, founder of Bark and Chase, and an urban designer in the United States. He also holds degrees from ITESM and McGill University and is an active member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
2. How does the online interior design process work with Julio Arco?
When working with Julio Arco, the collaboration is a seamless online process, from idea boards to detailed layouts, renderings, and curated shopping lists. The process involves taking a style quiz on Havenly, choosing a designer, and working with them to create a personalized room design.
3. What discounts can I get if I decide to work with Julio Arco?
If you choose to work with Julio Arco, you can avail 25% to 45% off your first interior design project by using the code 4c7441bcfb during checkout on Havenly.
4. What is evidence-based design?
Evidence-based design (EBD) is a process in which decisions about the built environment are based on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes. Julio Arco’s master’s thesis focused on evidence-based design, initially developed for the healthcare sector but has since expanded to residential design.
5. Can you explain what Havenly is and how it operates?
Havenly is an online platform established in 2013 that offers interior design services. Users collaborate with professional interior designers to create custom room designs based on their style preferences and budget. Havenly also enables users to buy recommended furniture and decor directly through its platform, making professional design accessible and affordable.
6. What are the design packages offered by Havenly?
Havenly offers three design package tiers:
- The Online Mini for $129 provides a space update with three initial design ideas.
- The Online Full package for $199 offers a custom floor plan and visualization features for a complete room transformation, excluding kitchen and bathroom designs.
- For select U.S. cities, in-person design consultations are available for $699, which includes home visits, design discussions, vision boards, custom floor plans, and 3D renderings.
7. How does the Havenly design quiz work?
The Havenly design quiz prompts users to choose appealing room pictures and evaluate their interior design knowledge. Using an advanced algorithm, the quiz determines the user’s primary design style and potential substyles. Further questions capture client preferences, aiding Havenly in suggesting the best designer for them.
8. What can you tell me about Havenly’s designers?
Havenly boasts over 200 designers from the Americas, proficient in English. While a preference is given to those with interior design degrees and experience, specific certifications aren’t mandatory. Clients can review designers’ profiles, portfolios, and availability before making a choice.
9. How does Havenly’s shopping feature work?
After finalizing their designs, clients receive a curated shopping list. Havenly collaborates with over 200 retailers, offering a variety of style options. Although you can’t search by retailer, filters include product categories, color, and material.
10. What kind of customer support does Havenly offer?
Havenly provides customer support via phone, email, and text, with active presence on major social media platforms. They recommend email as the most effective contact method, and phone support is available during specific hours.
