Reeva Sethi Home · Saratoga · Bespoke Services
Home Consultation
Every home has questions. A room that never feels quite right. Furniture that no longer supports the way you live. A renovation being considered. A move into a new home. Or simply a collection of ideas without a clear plan.
A home consultation provides thoughtful guidance before major decisions are made. We provide home consultation services for homeowners in Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Atherton, Menlo Park, and throughout the Bay Area.
Whether furnishing a new home, planning a renovation, or refining existing rooms, a consultation provides clarity before major decisions are made.
Many homeowners come to us before purchasing furniture, beginning a renovation, moving into a new home, or trying to understand why a room does not feel quite right. A home consultation helps identify priorities and opportunities before larger investments are made.
Every home asks four questions.
Each of our services answers one.
A home consultation asks the first question of all: what does this home actually need? The answer shapes everything that follows.
What we discuss
A consultation is a conversation about the whole home. Depending on what you need, we may discuss:
- Room layout and flow — how the spaces work and connect, often leading into our Space Planning service
- Existing furniture — what stays, what moves, what is missing
- Scale and proportion — how furnishings relate to the architecture
- Furnishing priorities — what to buy now and what can wait, through our Furnishing service
- Lighting — natural and artificial, and how it shapes each room
- Rugs and window treatments — the layers that finish a space
- Architectural opportunities — what the home's bones make possible
- Renovation considerations — what to think through before construction begins
- Styling and finishing touches — the details often refined through Interior Styling
- How to phase a project over time — a sensible order, at a pace that suits you
Sometimes the right answer is keeping what you have
Good design is not about replacing everything. Often the best solution is refining what already exists, rearranging a room, editing unnecessary pieces, or introducing a few carefully chosen additions.
A consultation helps determine what is worth keeping, what should change, and where future investment will have the greatest impact.
Not every room needs to start over. Sometimes the greatest improvement comes from using what is already there more thoughtfully.
Who this service is for
- New homeowners
- Understanding a home before furnishing it.
- Homes that feel unfinished
- When something feels off but the reason is unclear.
- Renovation planning
- Before construction begins.
- One-room projects
- Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, offices, and family spaces.
- Larger design projects
- A thoughtful first step before moving into a full furnishing or styling engagement.
What you'll leave with
- A clearer understanding of your home
- Recommendations and priorities
- Ideas for layout and furnishing
- Guidance on what to keep and what to change
- A practical roadmap for next steps
Why start here
The most successful projects begin with understanding.
Before furniture is purchased. Before rooms are redesigned. Before budgets are committed.
A home consultation provides the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.
From understanding to action
After a consultation, clients may choose to continue with any of our bespoke services:
Space Planning  →Furnishing  →Interior Styling  →Frequently asked questions
Reeva Sethi Home provides home consultation services in Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Atherton, Menlo Park, San Jose, and surrounding Bay Area communities.
What is included in a home consultation?
A home consultation includes guidance on room layout, furniture placement, scale, furnishing priorities, lighting, styling, renovation considerations, and a practical roadmap for future decisions.
Do you offer home consultations in Los Gatos and Palo Alto?
Yes. Reeva Sethi Home provides home consultations throughout Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Atherton, Menlo Park, San Jose, and surrounding Bay Area communities.
Can a home consultation help before buying furniture?
Yes. Many clients schedule a consultation before purchasing furniture to avoid costly mistakes and create a clear furnishing plan.
How long does a consultation take?
Most consultations take one to two hours, depending on the size of the home and the number of rooms under discussion.
How much does a consultation cost?
Initial consultations are complimentary for many local projects. Contact us to discuss your home and determine the best next step.
What happens after the consultation?
You receive recommendations and a practical roadmap. You may continue with space planning, furnishing, or styling — or implement the guidance yourself.
Do I need to have a renovation planned?
No. A consultation is valuable for furnished homes, new homes, and projects of any size, with or without a renovation.