A Delicate Move

a design service that eases the move into a senior living community
313.820.2201
This service may be right for you if you:
  • feel overwhelmed at the idea that none of your existing furniture will fit into your new senior apartment
  • have a pretty good idea of what you want to bring with you but you need some guidance and confirmation that your things will fit
  • want a smooth process on moving day with everyone clear on where your furniture will be placed
  • want a simple plan to follow, similar to a recipe card,  that is specific to your space(s)

What you can expect from A Delicate Move:
  • three-dimensional drawings of your new apartment, to scale, with your existing furniture in place
  • clear directions on where each furniture item is being moved from (in your existing house) and where it will be placed in the new apartment
  • a photographic inventory of the furniture and wall decor that will be used in your new apartment, organized per room
  • signs that can be placed on each furniture item that is being moved to help make moving day go smoothly

Completion and delivery of your Delicate Move Guidebook:
  • in 2-4 weeks, your guidebook will be complete
  • you will have the option to select a return visit from me to present your guidebook (if you are local) or it will be mailed to you
  • you will receive a pdf of your guidebook via email
​A Delicate Move includes:
  • In-home visit for consultation, photos & measurements to create a plan of furniture and decorative items to be moved to the new apartment
  • Visit to new apartment for photos & measurements
  • Floor plan development of new apartment to show furniture placement and picture placement on walls (Delicate Move Guidebook as described above)
  • Ongoing correspondence to review the apartment set-up to determine if expectations are met

​Cost for above services: $1,500

Here is what some of my clients have to say about their experience of A Delicate Move

"My parents are the type who would have remained stuck in their large house forever if it were not for tremendous amounts of help, advice and patience (along with never feeling pressured or pushed).  Jody provided all of those things in abundance, and her ideas for making the best use of space while keeping it familiar, visually appealing and safe are wonderful.

When my mom saw Jody's very first proposed floor plans, she was amazed and ecstatic over how many of her large but very useful or beloved pieces would fit.  My parents would have had a great deal of trouble figuring out and planning for such things on their own, and we have very little outside help to pitch in (the specialists such as a professional organizer that Jody also makes available are invaluable as well). 

​Jody worked tirelessly to accommodate all of my parents' wishes, including their frequent changes of mind, and is exceptionally responsive, supportive and positive.  She's truly an advocate for her clients, and is always respectful with them.  She clearly has a soft spot in her heart for seniors, and genuine compassion and concern for their safety and well-being." -Susan

"Thank you Jody Pear Designs for the remarkable help with a move from a condo where I lived for 26 years to Lakeshore Senior Living apartment.  From the very start, it was a lovely experience to meet you and have you visit my condo.  You listened to what items I hoped to move to my new apartment living. You took pictures, measured, and thoughtfully prompted me regarding what my favorite items were.
 
Previous to this meeting, I had a certain dread regarding this move and had even changed my mind regarding making the move because of the anticipated upheaval. This dread turned into excitement as I looked forward to seeing your “guidebook” of pictures that you created after going to my new apartment, measuring there, and designing a plan with your computer software expertise.
 
The guidebook was amazing with you fitting/placing everything I had hoped to move and then some!!! It turned moving day into an easy transition as the movers had the guidebook to know exactly where things were to be placed. Instead of chaos – it was organized and this made the transition so much easier.

You also helped with the finishing touches with design, placement of pictures, and having some of my very favorite window treatments moved from the condo to now enjoy in my new apartment. 
 
You have made a tremendous difference in my life due to your professional, tasteful, and considerate approach to moving – thank you for making it fun!" -Elizabeth

Sample Pages of a Design Guidebook for A Delicate Move