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Jordan 12 Tips for Hiring An Interior Designer

 
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determine the project scope,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] – What is the size of the project? Is it remodeling a house or decorating a single room?specify needs – Create a specific list of what is needed such as architectural plans, furniture layouts,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], paint colors, window treatments, fabrics, furnishings, accessories, lighting and artwork.develop a budget – Budgets help the designer identify appropriate recommendations. “Even the most wealthy have budgets,” Steinhart says.determine involvement – Will the client accompany the designer to every showroom or just give approvals when necessary?create a picture of individual style – Clip pictures of rooms or items from design magazines to help a designer visualize style preferences.Interview Designers
designer’s fees - Avoid billing surprises by asking if the designer charges by the hour or has a flat fee, what the mark-up is on purchases, is the mark-up on the wholesale or retail cost, and if there is a charge for consultations.billing process - How often will bills be sent and what are the payment terms.portfolio – Experienced designers will have a portfolio of previous work for prospective clients to review.references - A designer should have names of clients people can contact. Cotten suggests asking past clients for pictures of the designer’s work or to view the home. “Clients that are happy should let you see their home or send you pictures. If they’re not willing to show you the work, they're probably not happy with the result.”personality – When speaking with a designer get a sense of his or her personality. Clients will be spending time and money with this person. It is important to get along. “It is important to feel comfortable with the person you work with,” says Steinhart. “They should be a good designer and a match with your personality. The experience should be fun for you both.”Affordable Designer Services
Steinhart and Cotten agree that interior designers are within the reach of the average working person. “From high-end to small budget,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], there is a designer for everyone,” Steinhart says. People that want the help of an interior designer, but have a smaller budget have several options:
Once the project is clearly defined, contact designers. One of the best ways to find a design professional is to ask friends for referrals. Designers can also be found through the American Society of Interior Designers and the Interior Design Society. Both Steinhart and Cotten recommend that people that have never worked with a designer or have less experience working with one interview several before making a selection. When speaking with designers,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], ask about previous work and fees including:
People considering an interior designer to help plan and furnish a room or home often are concerned about the budget, losing control of the design or not liking the finished room. Meredith Steinhart, an interior designer whose work for New York, Dallas, Houston and Hamptons homes has appeared in Elle Décor and House Beautiful, and Kevin Cotten a Dallas-based designer and owner of MBZ Design, offer some suggestions for finding a designer that meets the project’s needs.
consultation – Many designers will work with someone for a few hours for a modest fee of approximately $1,500. Some offer free consultations. The cl
Steinhart and Cotten agree that doing some homework upfront is key to determining the type of designer needed for a project. “A client should be clear on what he or she wants before making any calls, so a designer understands the job,” says Steinhart. Consider the following before contacting a designer:
Before Contacting A Designer
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