Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT*

This AGREEMENT is made this ________________day of ____________________ in the year Two Thousand and _____________________

BETWEEN THE CLIENT (name, address, home phone number, email address, cell phone number, fax number)

and Paula Grace Designs, Inc. 19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147

The CLIENT and PAULA GRACE DESIGNS, INC. agree as follows: The Project pertains to the following areas within the Clients residence noted above: ____Foyer ____Family Room ____Living Room ____Dining Room ____Powder Room ____Kitchen ____Home Office ____Sunroom ____Master Bedroom ____Master Bath ____Bedroom (specify __________________________________) ____Bedroom (specify __________________________________) ____Bedroom (specify __________________________________) ____Hall Bath
*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com ____Bath (specify ______________________________________) ____Bath (specify ______________________________________) ____Recreation Room ____Basement ____Adjacent public space ____Adjacent private space ____Other (specify _____________________________________) ____Other (specify _____________________________________) ____Other (specify _____________________________________)

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FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES I. Design Concept Services A. In this phase of the Project, Paula Grace Designs, Inc. shall, as and where appropriate, perform the following: 1. Determine Clients design preferences and requirements. 2. Conduct an initial design study. 3. Provide illustrations and other materials to generally show the suggested interior design concepts, to include furnishings, fabric, color palettes, interior finishes, wall coverings, floor coverings, ceiling treatments, lighting treatments, and window treatments. 4. Prepare AutoCAD layout showing location of movable furniture and furnishings (a.k.a. space plan, furniture plan, and lighting plan as applicable). 5. Prepare plans for recommended cabinet work, interior builtins and other interior decorative details (a.k.a. Interior Installations). B. Prior to commencing Design Concept Services, Paula Grace Designs, Inc. shall receive an Initial Design Fee of $1000.00 (one thousand dollars). This Design Fee is payable upon signing this Agreement and is in addition to all other compensation payable to Paula Grace Designs, Inc. under this Agreement. II. Interior Specifications and Purchasing Services A. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. will, as and where appropriate: 1. Select and / or specially design Interior Installations and all required items of movable furniture, furnishings, light fixtures, hardware, fixtures, accessories and the like (a.k.a. Merchandise).

*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com 2. Prepare and submit for Clients approval Purchase Orders for the purchase of Merchandise.

B. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. may, at times, request Client to engage others to provide Interior Installations, pursuant to the arrangements set forth in the Project Review and Project Management services described in this Agreement. C. Merchandise to be purchased though Paula Grace Designs, Inc. will be specified in a written Purchase Order (PO) prepared by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. and submitted in each instance for the Clients written approval. Each PO will identify the item, its price, applicable sales tax, and freight cost to the Client. The price of each item to the Client (a.k.a. Client Price) shall be the amount charged to Paula Grace Designs, Inc. by the supplier of such item (a.k.a. Supplier Price), plus Paula Grace Designs, Inc. purchase fee of 33%. If installation is required, an estimate for such services will be completed upon request. D. No item will be ordered by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. until the Purchase Order has been approved by the Client, in writing, and returned to Paula Grace Designs, Inc. with the required payment equal to 100% (one hundred percent) of the Client Price. E. Should the merchandise require a Receiving and Delivery (R&D) Company (e.g. large furniture), the freight cost on the Invoice will be from the vendor to the R&D Company. The R&D Company will schedule delivery of the Merchandise directly with the Client. The Client is responsible to pay the R&D Company directly upon receipt of the Merchandise. F. The R&D Company will inspect all Merchandise. Should the Merchandise arrive damaged to the R&D Company, the R&D Company will contact Paula Grace Designs, Inc. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. will contact the client to inform the Client and schedule replacement Merchandise to be sent. The Client will not be responsible to pay any additional freight costs. G. Client shall inspect all merchandise upon delivery and advise the R&D Company of any damage or non-conformity in writing at the time. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. reserves the right to fix or replace any damaged piece at no additional cost to the Client. H. Should Merchandise be sent directly to the Client, the Client will have 24 hours to inspect. The Client should not accept any Merchandise that has damaged packaging unless it is opened and inspected upon delivery. Should Merchandise be delivered damaged, Client will call / email Paula Grace Designs, Inc. A picture of the damaged Merchandise is required. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. will order a replacement for the damaged Merchandise. The Client will not be responsible to pay any additional freight costs.
*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com I. Should the client return any Merchandise purchased through Paula Grace Designs, Inc. for reasons other than damage, the client will receive a 75% refund of the Client Price. A restocking fee equal to 25% of the Client Price is required plus the cost of freight to return the item to the vendor. All returns should occur in the original packaging, and all merchandise must be unused and undamaged. Should the original packaging not be suitable or available to return the Merchandise, the Client will incur the cost to adequately ship the Merchandise without being damaged.

J. Custom merchandise is non-refundable. All sales of custom merchandise are final. K. Once all materials are specified, complete three dimensional computer generated renderings are available upon request at a cost of, on average, $500.00 per room. PROJECT MANAGEMENT I. If the nature of the Project requires engagement by Client of any contractors to perform work based upon Paula Grace Designs, Inc. concepts, drawings or interior design specifications, Client will enter into contracts directly with the concerned contractor. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. will, as and where appropriate, provide referral to licensed and insured contractors and installers, meet with all contractors and installers for estimate purposes, and review the contractors and installers work to determine whether the work is preceding in general conformity with Paula Grace Designs, Inc. concepts. Constant observation of contractors work at the Project site is not a part of Paula Grace Designs, Inc. duties. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. is not responsible for the performance, quality, timely completion or delivery of any work, materials or equipment furnished by contractors or pursuant to direct contracts with the Client. Window treatment and art installers require a representative from Paula Grace Designs, Inc. remain present at the Project site for the entire time involved to complete the installation.

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COMPENSATION I. PLAN A A. For all Full Service Interior Design Services provided by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. pursuant to this Agreement, Paula Grace Designs, Inc. shall be compensated by the hourly Fee of $175.00 (one hundred seventy five dollars).

*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com B. Based on the discussions at the initial meeting, the estimate to complete the project is __________ hours, not to exceed __________ hours. Clients Initials __________. C. Should the Client alter the project or require more than two revisions to individual specifications or require additional services above and beyond the scope of work covered in this Agreement, the hour estimate will be amended. Clients Initials __________. D. The Client pursuant to this Agreement for Full Service Interior Design will purchase Merchandise to complete the design prepared by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. via Paula Grace Designs, Inc. Should the Client make purchases independent of Paula Grace Designs, Inc., the hourly fee will be amended to the Consultation Services fee noted below. This includes all hours worked on the project, past, present, and future. Clients Initials __________. E. Hourly and project management charges will be invoiced to Client monthly and are payable within 30 (thirty) days of invoice date. Invoices are generally sent to Client on the first of each month. F. If any amount is not paid when due, Paula Grace Designs, Inc. may suspend all work until payment is received and shall have the right to request advance payment before resuming services. II. PLAN B A. For all Full Service Interior Design Services provided by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. pursuant to this Agreement, Paula Grace Designs, Inc. shall be compensated by a fixed fee. A specific sum to cover costs, exclusive of reimbursement for expenses. B. Based on the discussions at the initial meeting, the estimated fixed fee to complete the project is noted below. This fee is based on the number of hours estimated to complete the project as noted under Compensation Plan A. This fee is payable in three monthly installments from the initiation of services. The installments are payable within 30 (thirty) days of the invoice date. Invoices are generally sent to Client on the first of each month.

*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com Fixed Fee: $__________________ __________________________________________________Dollars

Clients Initials __________. C. Should the Client alter the project or require more than two revisions to individual specifications or require additional services above and beyond the scope of work covered in this Agreement, the hour estimate will be amended. All Interior Specifications and Merchandise via Purchasing Services must be approved with payment received within the three month period from the initiation of services. Should written approval and payment received not occur within this time frame, all hours there after will be charged to the Client on an hourly basis. Clients Initials __________. D. The Client pursuant to this Agreement for Full Service Interior Design will purchase Merchandise to complete the design prepared by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. via Paula Grace Designs, Inc. Should the Client make purchases independent of Paula Grace Designs, Inc., the hourly fee will be amended to the Consultation Services fee noted below. This includes all hours worked on the project, past, present, and future. Clients Initials __________. C. CONSULTATION SERVICES I. An Hourly Compensation Fee of $210.00 (two hundred ten dollars) is payable at the time of service or due upon receipt of the invoice. Consultation Services are defined as generation of design ideas, recommendations, or design plan and / or any aspect of Design Concept Services detailed under Full Service Interior Design Services and, in general, devoid of Interior Specifications and Purchasing Services and Project Management detailed under Full Service Interior Design Services. An exception is detailed under Compensation Plan B - Fixed Fee section D. Clients Initials __________.

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*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com D. MISCELLANEOUS I. A. Disbursements and fees incurred by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. in the interest of the Project shall be reimbursed by Client to Paula Grace Designs, Inc. within 30 (thirty) days of receipt of Paula Grace Designs, Inc. invoices, which are rendered monthly. Reimbursements shall include, among other things, costs of long distance travel, long distance phone calls, duplication of plans, drawings, and specifications, and the like. B. Any amount not paid when due under this Agreement shall bear interest at the rate of 1% per month until paid. In the event Paula Grace Designs, Inc. hires an attorney to enforce any right under this Agreement, Client shall reimburse Paula Grace Designs, Inc. for all such attorney fees and expenses, regardless of whether suit is filed. C. Any estimates of cost are only for the purpose of informing the client of the potential cost of any furniture, furnishing or service. It is understood and agreed that such estimates are not binding, and actual costs or fees may be more or less. II. Paula Grace Designs, Inc.s drawings and specifications are conceptual in nature and intended to set forth design intent only. They are not to be used for architectural or engineering purposes. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. does not provide architectural or engineering services. Paula Grace Designs, Inc.s services shall not include undertaking any responsibility for the design or modification of the design of any structural, heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, ventilation or other mechanical systems installed or to be installed at the Project. Should the nature of Paula Grace Designs, Inc.s design concepts require the services of any other design professional, such a professional shall be engaged directly by the Client pursuant to separate agreement as may be mutually acceptable to Client and such other design professional. As Paula Grace Designs, Inc. requires a record of Paula Grace Designs, Inc.s design projects, Client will permit Paula Grace Designs, Inc. or representatives to photograph the Project upon completion of the Project. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. will be

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*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com entitled to use photographs for Paula Grace Designs, Inc. business purposes but shall not disclose Project location or Clients name without Clients prior written consent. VI. All concepts, drawings, and specifications prepared by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. (a.k.a. Project Documents) and all copyrights and other proprietary rights applicable thereto remain at all times Paula Grace Designs, Inc.s property. Project Documents may not be used by Client for any purpose other than completion of Project by Paula Grace Designs, Inc. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. cannot guarantee that actual prices for Merchandise or other costs or services presented to Client will not vary either by item or in the aggregate from any Client proposed budget. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon the other partys default in performance, provided that termination may not be effected unless written notice specifying nature and extent of default is given to the concerned party and such party fails to cure such default in performance within 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of such notice. Termination shall be without prejudice to any and all other rights and remedies of Paula Grace Designs, Inc., and Client shall remain liable for all outstanding obligations owed by Client to Paula Grace Designs, Inc. and for all items of Merchandise, Interior Installations and other services on order as of the termination date. Termination shall not void any existing purchase orders, and client shall continue to be responsible for any obligation incurred prior to the effective date of termination. In addition to all other legal rights, Paula Grace Designs, Inc. shall be entitled to withhold delivery of item of Merchandise or the further performance on Interior Installations or any other services, should Client fail to timely make payments due Paula Grace Designs, Inc. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or breach thereof, shall be decided by litigation in Circuit Court of Loudoun County. Client will provide Paula Grace Designs, Inc. with access to the Project and all information Paula Grace Designs, Inc. may need to complete the Project. It is Clients responsibility to obtain all

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*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com approvals required by any governmental agency or otherwise in connection with this Project. XII. Any sales tax applicable to Merchandise purchased from Paula Grace Designs, Inc. shall be the responsibility of the Client. Neither Client nor Paula Grace Designs, Inc. may assign their respective interests in this Agreement without written consent of the other. The laws of the State of Virginia shall govern this Agreement. Paula Grace Designs, Inc. shall not be responsible or liable for permits, governmental approvals, engineering, architectural services, manufacturing defects, acts of God, delays or actions of third parties. Any provision of this Agreement held to be void or unforceable under any law shall be deemed stricken and all remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon both Paula Grace Designs, Inc. and Client. This Agreement is a complete statement of Paula Grace Designs, Inc.s and Clients understanding. No representations or agreements have been made other than those contained in this Agreement. This Agreement can be modified only by a writing signed by both Paula Grace Designs, Inc. and Client.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES:

*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

19875 Naples Lakes Terrace Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Phone 703.201.1490 Fax 703.726.1214 clientservices@paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.com www.paulagracedesigns.blogspot.com

CLIENT:

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PAULA GRACE DESIGNS, INC. REPRESENTATIVE:

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*Contract adapted from the American Society of Interior Designers Document ID121 Updated 1/25/2011

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