
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're refreshing a single room or redesigning your entire home, we're here to make the process enjoyable and stress-free. Explore our FAQs to learn more about our services, design philosophy, and how we help homeowners create spaces that feel both beautiful and uniquely personal.

We offer a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to learn about your project, discuss your goals, and determine how we can best support your design needs.
We help you decide which package is right for you. SHS Design & Home Styling Packages
Level 1:
Full-Service Decorating Project:
This includes customized home decorating and home renovation projects. Each project is unique, therefore pricing is determined based on each individual consultation. From there, we will estimate the scope of work that your project will require. Typically includes:
1. Mood boards and overall design scheme
2. Procurement of products (ordering and managing of orders)
3. Drawings and/ or renderings (as needed,for a fee)
4. A separate fee will be applied for communications with your own contractor.
Level 2:
Per Room or Area (i.e. open living space) This is for the client that needs assistance in decorating one space at a time. Perhaps you need some guidance or the opinion of an experienced professional. We will be your sounding board, and you will do the purchasing. The project will be priced based on the square footage of a single room or space. Additional rooms can be added with a change order.
Pricing for Levels 1 and 2:
To be determined based on the scope of work and the square footage of each room. Basic vs. custom selections. This will be discussed in further detail during your consultation.
Level 3:
Designer “Side by Side” Collaboration. (Design Consulting Services):
This covers smaller projects such as furniture and decor placement, window treatments, prop styling and design consulting (working with the client present). This package can be split into multiple sessions with a stylist in person or virtually.
Pricing for Level 3:
Pricing will be based on the total hours of design service. There is an hourly design fee. Please message me for the pricing.
Level 4:
Virtual Design Consulting. (E-Design):
This covers e-Design services including product sourcing, mood board creation, and room drawings. The designer will only be responsible for providing the sources of products and design inspiration documents, we do not order any product on your behalf with this virtual package. This can be added onto our client consultation.
Pricing for Level 4:
Pricing will be based on the unique project requirements. Please message me for the pricing.
After your complimentary 15-minute discovery call, we’ll schedule an in-home consultation to discuss your space, style preferences, goals, and budget in greater detail. From there, we'll follow a thoughtful five-step design process that transforms your vision into a beautifully curated space.
Our 5-Step Design Process
Step 1
We come to your home to do a walk through, understand your wants and needs, and asses the scope of your design project.
Steps 2
We'll show you some examples of our past work, including similar design projects.
Step 3
We will have a detailed discussion to discuss budget and your design priority list.
Step 4
We'll collaborate on a Pinterest board so we can share inspiration and ideas. Step 5
We will measure the square footage and take photos of each room included in the design project.
Serenity Home Styling proudly serves clients throughout the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area, including Westfield, Summit, Basking Ridge, Short Hills, Long Beach Island, Spring Lake, Bay Head, and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Full-Service Interior Design
Whether you're refreshing a single room, redesigning multiple spaces, decorating an entire home, or building a new one from the ground up, Serenity Home Styling offers customized interior design services tailored to your lifestyle and vision. Services may include paint and wallpaper selections, furniture sourcing and placement, décor styling, window treatments, and the creation of cohesive, functional living spaces.
Because every project is unique, pricing is determined following an initial consultation. During this meeting, we will discuss your goals, evaluate the scope of work, and develop a personalized plan that aligns with your needs and budget.
Services may include:
Custom mood boards and comprehensive design concepts
Furniture, décor, lighting, and accessory sourcing
Product procurement, ordering, and order management
Space planning and furniture layout recommendations
Paint, wallpaper, and finish selections
Window treatment recommendations and coordination
Design drawings and/or renderings, available as needed for an additional fee
Collaboration and communication with your contractor, billed separately when required
Our goal is to create beautiful, functional spaces that reflect your personality and enhance the way you live every day.
Each project is unique, therefore pricing is determined based on each individual consultation. From there, we will estimate the scope of work that your project will require.
Typically includes:
1. Mood boards and overall design scheme
2. Procurement of products (ordering and managing of orders)
3. Drawings and/ or renderings (as needed,for a fee)
4. A separate fee will be applied for communications with your own contractor.
Yes, a location that is 30+ minutes away will incur a travel fee at half our hourly rate. We also do virtual consultations if you live outside of our services areas.
Yes we do, this covers smaller projects such as furniture and decor placements, window treatments, prop styling and design consulting. This can be done in person but also virtually.
Serenity Home Styling offers a virtual design service, including product sourcing, mood board creation, and room drawings. The designer will only be responsible for providing the sources of products and design inspiration documents, we do not order any product on your behalf with this virtual package. This can be added onto our client consultation package.
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Behind every smooth build is a level of coordination that most people never see. When design decisions are made early and thoughtfully managed, projects move forward with clarity, fewer disruptions, and far less stress for everyone involved.
A designer’s role extends far beyond selecting finishes. When brought in early, we help guide decisions, organize documentation, and support clear client communication…strengthening the construction process rather than slowing it down.
The result is a steadier timeline, more confident clients, and a finished project that reflects beautifully on every professional involved.
Every designer starts somewhere. The questions, the uncertainty, the “am I doing this right?” moments…it’s all part of the process. We’re excited to be launching a free introductory workshop for students new to staging, decorating, and interior design.
“Working with Serenity Home Styling has been such a blessing to our family after moving into a historic home. Christine is excellent at modernizing rooms while keeping the important historic elements. She paid close attention to our needs before designing the rooms and every time she hits the nail on the head. Christine has made our home warm and comfortable and our gratitude abounds." "Christine transformed my home into a magazine-worthy space with her expertise and guidance. I waited 25 years to completely renovate my entire first floor and Christine made it glorious. She crafted a space that is soft, elegant, and unique, perfectly capturing my personality. This first floor is an oasis for me. Truly."
"Working with Christine was wonderful. She took time to get to know me and my style and sourced items for my home refresh perfectly. I am absolutely thrilled with the way everything turned out."
Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Outside of office hours, you'll often find us working on-site with clients, overseeing installations, sourcing furnishings, and bringing thoughtfully designed spaces together.
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