Designer On Staff

Ashley J. Mabe, CID

Residential Interior Designer

 


Professional Accomplishments:

Licensed Designer in the State of Tennessee NCIDQ Certified Designer


Work Experience:

The Fabric Market
Designer on Staff
Knoxville, Tennessee
Mar. 2006-present


Holrob Residential
Knoxville, Tennessee
Mar. 2006-present


Cleveland-Smith Interiors
Knoxville, Tennessee
Aug. 2000 - Aug. 2005


Education:

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Design Services

We provide the following fabric related in-home design services. These services are fee based at a rate of $60 per hour. They include:



Fabric Selection:
We can assist you in choosing fabric and trim for window treatments, custom furniture, decorative pillows, furniture re-upholstery, bedspreads, accessories, etc.
The Fabric Market has hundreds of direct sources to solve all of your decorative fabric needs with style!
Creative Ideas:
The Fabric Market is a great resource to showcase the broad range of choices and the many uses of decorative fabrics throughout your home, including window treatment styles and upholstery applications.
Custom Labor:
We can provide all the custom labor necessary to complete your fabric project. If you need drapery, custom bedspreads, re-upholstery work, or would like to order furniture in your choice of styles and fabrics, we can help.

Our design service is available from the initial measurement, through construction to installation in order to insure your complete satisfaction.

In Home Design Services Fee Schedule

In Home Consultation:
$60/hour + sales tax

  • Minimum Fee: $60
  • Services are billed in 30 minute increments after minimum is met.
  • Payable at the time of service (Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard)

In-Store Consultation:
$60/hour + sales tax
After your initial consultation you may prefer to meet with your designer at our store on an appointment basis. The Fabric Market has hundreds of in-stock fabrics to choose from and is a great resource for a wide range of design ideas.

Workroom & Installation Consultation:
$60/hour + sales tax
Our design service will coordinate all workroom and installation labor for your decorating project. Should situations arise that require special consideration our same fee schedule will apply.

Mileage/Travel Time
Our mileage and travel time is provided free of charge within Knox County and within a 15 mile radius of The Fabric Market in Farragut. Other travel charges will be quoted on a case by case basis. As a general rule, travel rates are calculated at $0.50/mile (round trip) for distances beyond the 15 mile radius and/or beyond Knox County.

Payment Policies

Full payment is required for all in-stock purchases.
A minimum of 50% deposit is required for special orders of fabrics, furniture, trims, etc. However, construction cannot be initiated until all products are paid in full.
A detailed estimate of your total project cost will be provided and 50% of the estimated labor will be collected before your project is scheduled with our workroom.

 


Testimonials

"After the recent completion of our new home, Ashley Mabe was recommended by The Fabric Market as a knowledgeable and creative designer. Our experience with Ashley and The Fabric Market has been excellent. The design, fabric selection and installation of our window treatments has proven to be beyond our highest expectations. We highly recommend Ashley Mabe and The Fabric Market for any design needs."
-Anna & Jerry W.


 

"I worked with Ashley Mabe, a terrific designer at The Fabric Market, for several window treatments this past year. I cannot tell you how great everything turned out! I love the final results, and I am so grateful for all the special assistance I received from the great folks at The Fabric Market, especially the owner, Laura Higdon. Her shop has fabrics to die for!!! Go see for yourself!"
-Sandy A.