Giggle House Studio provides both residential and commercial wall murals, window glass paintings, and canvas art work for your space.  We specialize in whimsical artwork for kids… and kids at heart!  We LOVE custom projects, so contact us with your ideas!

Mural Information- Steps to scheduling a mural

• Step 1: The first step to designing a mural is deciding what to have painted on the wall. I encourage each prospective client to think about putting their personality into the design. You tell me about yourself and I will design a concept based on that. This process of transforming these intangible things into a work of art is what I do best. A short consultation is necessary to get to know my client’s personality in order to bring the design to life. This process usually takes about 30 minutes and can be done in person, by phone, or by email. During this consultation,  I would also need to know the measurements of the area that will be painted and the condition of the walls. A scanned picture sent to me by email of the room/wall is very helpful if that is possible.
• Step 2: The next step is to sign a pricing agreement. Most clients provide a price range that they are looking to spend and I can customize a design around that final price. Any vision that I have can be tailored to price. A price quote will be sent to the client (emailed, if available). The client would sign the pricing agreement, send a third of the final cost for a deposit and we would schedule sketch reviews and final mural execution. The deposit is nonrefundable but all of my work is satisfaction guaranteed. Pricing can always be revamped to include more or less detailing (in other words changing the degree of difficulty) to reflect in a changed price quote.
• Step 3: Next is sketch reviews. I like to give a few different sketches for the client to choose from unless my client is very specific as to what they want, and then one sketch is usually enough.  Once the design has been chosen then the mural execution can begin.
• Step 4: A date for mural execution will be scheduled.  All original sketches as well as design ownership remain the property of Giggle House Studio. On the scheduled day for painting to begin I will return any research that my client has provided to me (i.e. photos, color samples, etc.).

Mural Information- Pricing & Policies

• Mural pricing is determined by the size measured in square footage, the level of detail (i.e. basic, medium, or complex), and the amount of time it will take to complete.
• To begin the mural process, you will first meet with me in person at the area where the mural will be painted.  At this time, the consult is free with a signed project a
• Mural painting is physically taxing so an average painting day will usually not exceed five (5) hours.
• One third deposit is required prior to beginning the process unless otherwise agreed upon. The remainder is due at completion. Full payment prior to beginning the job is always acceptable as well. North Carolina tax of 8.5% will be added (and listed on the quotation) to the final price for all murals done in North Carolina.  All of my work is satisfaction guaranteed.
• If a job is "killed" at any time before the mural is started but after the sketches have been finished the full deposit will not be refunded. The sketch, quote and consultation process is just as time consuming as the mural painting and this will compensate me for my time.
• Considering distance of designated wall & my schedule, the mural can usually be started within two weeks after a signed pricing agreement is received.
• The area where the mural will be done will need to be prepared by the client. Preparation would include clearing out any furniture and/or clutter on floor in front of wall and removing any pictures or objects currently hanging on the wall to be painted. If nails are removed the holes will need to be spackled by the client prior to starting the job. This can be done by me at an additional charge. An estimate can be done and will vary depending on size and number of holes or imperfections in the wall. Please remember that I am in the art business, not the remodeling business so this will be a higher charge than a handy man.
• I can recommend reputable painters in the area that will give you a price quote on painting and/or repairing surfaces prior to painting. I have a relationship with several highly recommended companies that I would be happy to suggest. Please contact me and include this information when returning the pricing agreement.
• We will schedule the job with an extra day available at the end in case problems arise and additional time is needed. Whether this extra day is used or not does not impact the price quote.
• It is preferred that no one is in the house (or establishment) while the mural is being painted, if at all possible. The reason for this is that onlookers tend to ask many questions, although this is very flattering, it is extremely distracting (I cannot paint and have a conversation at the same time).  If the mural is being done in a restaurant or office (that cannot shut down for this job) I will work when the business is closed but will need access. This may require me to work in the middle of the night. Being a mom, I completely respect and understand the nap time needs of our little ones… my schedule is flexible and I am willing to work at any time best for you to complete the task.
• All murals will be photographed for our business portfolio. This means that they may be included on any printed promotional material and on the company website. No personal information about location (i.e. house numbers or street names) will be legible in the photograph. They will be blurred out. Business names may be shown and listed on the site as references. By signing the price quotation you agree to have the finished mural photographed and added to our portfolio.