A commission starts with a conversation about a piece that does not exist yet. You do not need a finished design to begin. A description of your space, an idea that keeps coming back to you, or a few examples of work you like gives Dustin somewhere to start.
SculptDecor builds pieces in wood, stone, metal, fiberglass, ice, recycled materials, edible arrangements, and mixed media. The right starting point is what you want the piece to do in your space. These are the details that help make that first conversation useful.
Describe the space, not just the object
Tell Dustin where the piece will live: indoors or outdoors, the city and state, and the part of the space you have in mind. A tabletop piece, a garden sculpture, and a feature for an entryway ask different things of a design. Approximate dimensions help establish scale; it is fine to say that you are still working those out.
If the project is part of the room itself—a fireplace surround, railing, built-in feature, or remodel—look at Living Art Spaces. That work brings sculptural design into the structure and details of a space.
Share what catches your eye
Browse the gallery and note which materials, shapes, or finishes appeal to you. Inspiration can be a starting point for an original piece, rather than a request to reproduce someone else’s work. Explain what you like about an example: its scale, the way it uses reclaimed material, or how it belongs in its setting.
You can paste inspiration links into the inquiry form. For photos, contact the studio by email; the form does not accept file uploads. Share only images and links you have permission to share.
Give a budget range and a real timeline
A rough budget helps frame the conversation. The commissions page shows starting ranges for different scales of work, from small pieces to monumental installations. Those ranges are a guide; the design and proposal establish the scope for your project.
If you are planning for an event or a particular installation date, include it. If the timing is flexible, say that too. The inquiry form also lets you choose “not sure yet” for budget, so uncertainty does not need to stop the conversation.
Know what comes next
The process moves from discovery to design and proposal, then to building and installation. You discuss the vision, space, timing, and budget first. Dustin develops the design concept and proposal before the build, with direct communication throughout the project.
The useful first step is simple: describe what you are imagining, even if it is incomplete. Contact the studio to start that conversation.