East County News Service
January 17, 2025 (San Diego) - Does your home need a design refresh or a whole makeover? Are you curious about working with a professional interior designer but don’t know where to start? The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) San Diego Chapter offers affordable in-home design advice during Winter Spruce Up. The program runs from February through March and provides in-home design consultations that give consumers an easy, affordable, no-stress introduction to working with a designer.
For a $115 donation to ASID, a consumer can consult for an hour with a professional interior designer in their own home,” said event chair Shannon Rice, ASID. The fee supports the ASID chapter programs; the designer donates their time.
Rice explains the designer can help with any design question. Examples include furniture placement and design, color selection, window treatments, aging in place, media rooms, kitchen and bath remodels, outdoor kitchens and patios, and multi-generational living.
ASID will pair consumers with the ideal professional based on their individual needs and geographic location.
“Professional design guidance is not a luxury,” said Rice. “Designers can help minimize costs by eliminating costly mistakes and getting the most value for the money you invest in your home.”
As Dara Hensley, a former Spruce Up client, said, “The ASID Spruce-Up program provided an interior designer’s excellent eye and expertise to unclutter, update, and freshen my home. Per her suggestions, which were given in a kind and focused way, I moved a lot of art to a stylish effect, removed unnecessary decor, and moved towards greater spaciousness. ASID Spruce Up afforded inspiration and uplift—greatly appreciated!”
Pre-paid appointments can be arranged at convenient times throughout February and March throughout San Diego County. To arrange a consultation, visit “2025 Winter Spruce Up” on Eventbrite. For additional information, contact ASID through Eventbrite or email administrator@casd.asid.org.
The full Eventbrite Link is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-winter-spruce-up-tickets-1125735748929?aff=oddtdtcreator
ABOUT ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers believes that design impacts lives. Through its programs, networks, and advocacy, ASID serves all those in the interior design profession and practice. This support extends to their membership, encompassing practitioners of all levels of training across all sectors of design, including Affiliate Members and Partners, to represent all contributors to the built environment. ASID thrives on the strength of cross-functional and interdisciplinary relationships among designers of all specialties, including workplace, healthcare, retail and hospitality, education, institutional, and residential. As a leader in shared conversations around topics that matter in design, from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability, ASID showcases the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide.
In 2025, ASID celebrates a legacy of 50 years of leadership in design, with an ongoing commitment to broadening the impact for the future of design in the places we live, work, play, and heal. Learn more at asid.org.