With more than 20 years of helping to design and decorate dream homes, we offer our experience to make your project go smoothly.  Check out these frequently asked questions and if you don't see the answer you are looking for, just Ask Us!


How we work

How to get started with my project?

When you work with Nip & Tuck, let us know what your budget is and tell us about other components of the project.  We can cater our recommendations to fit your budget and help you through the design process.

Who do you work with?

We work with individuals and designers.

Will you work with my fabric or do I have to order through you?

We will work with fabric from any source at no extra charge.

How are your costs managed?

Many factors dictate the cost of a project.  Pillows and cushions are priced by size, type of details and whether we are providing a pillow insert or foam. 

Draperies and window treatments are priced by how many widths of fabric are used, whether it is lined or interlined, length and top treatment. 

Bedding is priced by standard bed sizes and styles of pillows, comforters, coverlets, duvet covers and bed skirts. 

Slipcovers are priced by the size and type of furniture. 

If you have a project in mind just Ask Us and we would be happy to give you a quote.

How do I get my project into the queue?

We require a deposit of all material costs plus 50% of labor to put your project into our work queue.

How do I pay you?

We accept cash and checks for payment of materials and labor.  We do not take credit or debit cards.

How soon will my project be finished?

We experience seasonal changes in our work timeline.  In summer and fall work is typically completed in 4-6 weeks.  In winter and spring work is typically completed in 2-4 weeks.  These are general estimates to help you plan your projects.  Please call us for a current work timeline.

We will call you when your project is ready to be picked up.  The remainder of payment is due upon pick up of your order.


Window Treatments

I don't know what kind of window treatment will look good in my space.

We can make recommendations for drapes and window treatments based on your style ideas and light control and/or privacy needs.  The scale and proportion of window treatments to the windows and the whole room makes all the difference.

Do you install drapes?

We can recommend a local installer that will measure your windows, install your drapery hardware and hang your drapes.

How do I measure for drapes or window treatments?

Please come visit Nip & Tuck for a measuring template. 

Driving Directions and Map to Nip & Tuck


Bedding, Pillows & Cushions

How do I measure my bed for custom bedding?

We recommend having all the bedding on your bed that you normally sleep with before measuring your bed.  Sheets, blankets, duvets and sleeping pillows may seem insignificant but can add up to inches of additional height or width on your bed and can result in a custom piece that is too small. 

Please come visit Nip & Tuck for a measuring template.

Driving Directions and Map to Nip & Tuck

Do you offer quilting services?

We work with an award-winning professional quilter that is based in Portland for all our quilting needs.

Nip & Tuck
4427 NE Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97213
503-281-1781 Showroom
503-288-9510 Fax

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Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please call for hours during extreme weather

 

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