ABOUT
AMELIA ENCE
Family-owned and operated company
specializing in HOME RENOVATION SOLUTIONS
Since I was young I had the makings of an interior designer, I just didn’t know it yet! I remember drawing floor plans of my childhood bedroom, constantly rearranging my bedroom furniture (much to the dismay of my parents), and even learning rudimentary drafting skills from my architect grandfather. I once found an old journal entry that had a list of possible occupations I wanted as an adult. Veterinarian was number one and architect would be “just o.k.”. I later decided to study Art and Design and received a Drawing and Painting degree with Honors from the University of Utah. My studies in Art History, color, drawing, painting, photography, and design have all influenced my interior design work.
After working for 10 years in art and design I realized my true passion was always in my gift of working on my home. I have always considered my home an integral part of who I am- regardless of if it’s a tiny apartment, a first home, or a forever home- I think every home can be special. When I decided to pursue interior design I began working at multiple interior design companies to hone my craft and helped hundreds of clients rewrite the story of their home. At Ence Designs we want your home to be a space where you can live your best life, just like I am!
-Xoxo Amelia Ence
"After working for 10 years in Art and Design I realized my true passion was always in my gift of working on my home."
Here are some answers to the questions we receive the most about our services.
If we missed anything, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help!
Yes, for new, qualified clients within the Salt Lake Metropolitan Area, Utah County, Park City, and surrounding areas.
We are a full-service interior design firm expertly managing the process from concept to installation. We specialize in both residential and commercial design projects. If you are building a new home, we can work with the architect and/or contractor. We also offer consultations paid by the hour.
Simply contact our office by phone or email to set up an initial consultation. During this meeting we will discuss your budget, your design needs. We will ask questions regarding yourself, your family, your preferences, household habits and hobbies, functional needs, and desired outcome for your home. All of this will lead us down the right path in defining your unique style. Our goal for every project is to realize the vision of the homeowner.
Reviewing any inspiration images that you have collected, such as from magazines or Pinterest, will help us further uncover your style and direction. It might also be a good idea to have some pictures of styles you do not like, so our designers know what to stay away from during your interior design project.
We will create and maintain an Excel spreadsheet of your budget upon request. The budget will include furnishings separated by room, and design fees.
Most interior design projects will take anywhere from 3–6 months depending on the size.
If you are on a tight timeline, we will do everything in our power to complete your home as quickly as possible, but please let us know at the beginning of the process. Because custom furniture is often built-to-order, items can take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks to arrive (sometimes more, sometimes less). Our vendors appreciate knowing in advance that this will be a rush job and can sometimes accommodate our schedule, but please note that rush charges will apply. By scheduling frequent meetings with your designer and making decisions quickly, you can also speed the process along.
We promise not to take it personally! Please just tell us what you don’t like and why, and we will fix it at no charge whenever possible. It does take a little extra time at the beginning of the design process to get to know your taste. If you are having trouble visualizing the final outcome of your home, we can do photorealistic 3-D renderings. These really let you “try before you buy.” We aim to make our clients very happy.
We utilize a wide and varied group of antiques dealers, to-the-trade-only showrooms, local workrooms, and retail stores around Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. It is entirely up to you whether you would like to see items in person. Many of our clients never see the furniture until it shows up in their home. Just let your designer know your preference.
“Shipping” (or freight) charges are incurred when an item travels from the manufacturer to our receiving warehouse. Under the umbrella of “shipping” fees are “crating” fees that are sometimes incurred for items that must be packed into wooden crates to be shipped safely. “Delivery” charges are incurred when the delivery team brings the completed items from our receiving warehouse and places them in your home.
We prefer to have all of our items shipped to our location in Sandy. Our trusted professionals unpack and inspect every item, note damage or turn away broken items, and safely store until installation day. If you accept the shipment yourself and something was damaged in transit, it is very difficult to get the vendor to refund us. For larger items, you must also be available during certain hours to accept, unpack, and inspect the item, and often the shipping company will not place the item in your home where it needs to go. For these reasons, many vendors require that their pieces are shipped to a receiving warehouse rather than to a private residence. Note that when your items are sent to our receiver, you may incur storage costs after 30 days. These are typically $100 per month.
We also strive to have all of your items delivered and installed together to give you that “Wow!” reveal moment. Seeing your space as a finished and cohesive design is preferable to seeing individual items arrive over time.
This is our favorite part of any project. We aim to provide a special “reveal” of a newly designed home to our clients.
Ideally, you will spend the day with your feet up at an off-site location while we manage the delivery and installation of all of your items into your home. We will style your shelves, hang art, bring flowers and accessories, and have your home photo-ready when you walk in your front door.
Before we conclude our time together, we do a final walk-through and prepare a list of any remaining items needing attention, and we will discuss the care and maintenance of your new finishes and furnishings. While we expect you will be thrilled with your new space, if anything is not what you had expected, we will fix it.