Design professionals are your resource to the latest trends, best products and ideas to help assist you in the best possible way to achieve your goals. The designer will do the footwork for you while providing the very best for your budget. They can save you hundreds of dollars on just one project by helping to prevent costly mistakes. The agreed upon fee can be by the hour or by the project depending on the client\’s needs. Below I have outlined some tips for choosing a designer:
1. Interview several designers to find the best fit for your project.
2. A professional will be upfront about the fees and cost so there will be no hidden fees that will surprise you in the end. Ask questions!
3. Find a designer that fits your budget and project. Some professionals only deal with certain aspects of design and have a minimum charge. Interview over the phone first and get some pricing upfront.
4. Be sure to express your feelings to the designer and keep the lines of communication open.
5. This should be an enjoyable experience! If not, then choose another designer. Any recommendations you can get from other clients are always helpful.
6. A true professional will be able to buy at wholesale and save you money!
7. Get references! A professional will have references and photos that show projects that have been completed. Ask detailed questions about any concerns you may have about the projects completed. Actually check the references from the portfolio.
8. Address any concerns about the time that you have appropriated for the project, monies involved and the overall schedule that you must meet.
9. Discuss the quality you expect and what you hope to gain from this project.
10. Get any details in writing that you feel necessary. Such as: project time limits, monies to be paid to the designer, contracts, agreements and the scope of the work.
Remember that your designer is a complete resource for the creation of the lifestyle that you want to bring to your home or office. Hiring a designer can be one of the best decisions you ever make!
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Can decorating designs from around world work together?I'm decorating my new-ish place and am running into some problems. I love asian design-the fabrics and accessories are really beautiful, although I don't like the spare-ness of the design. I also really love the bright colors and patterns of Indian designs. Because they are quite different, can I have both? How can I put the two together? Does anyone have any good 'net examples? Thanks!
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It depends on the project, really.
My parents spent over $2K on their house, but then again it was a large house.
If you want to save money, find a college nearby that has an interior design program. Sometimes you'll be able to talk to the profs into letting some of the students work for you.
Usually no-it may be a source of conflicts with your architect and/or the trades causing the construction costs go up, but please consult with your architect and ask for a referral, if applicable. Good luck.
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Employ an architectural practice with Interior Design experience as well. Architects have very strict contracts with builders, therefore any problems that may occur during the project can be resolved by your architect.
The fact that you require an additional level to your home makes the need for an architect even more desirable as all planning approvals from authorities usually go trough an architectural practice.
My advice to you is:
1. To have a brief prepared (sketches, drawings, images etc) when employ your designer/architect.
2. Make sure of an existing contract between you and the architect that runs from inception of the project to completion of the project.
3. Make sure your architect can give you extended guaranties after completion.
4. Do not interfere in between architect and builder, because that is where you are going to loose money. Usually builders charge double or triple the cost when forced to make changes on site.
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You mean you are not broke after buying the house? Good for you. If you have a LOT of money left over that you want to dispose of, a decorator may be your thing. They can be reeeeaaal pricey. They also like to recommend very pricey materials and fixtures. However, some are capable if doing very nice things that will make coming home to your new place very pleasant. My only sage advice on the issue is to make sure that you and the designer are on the same wave length. Make sure you find one that is into making you comfortable with what you will have to live with when they are done. Picture this: Spending a bunch of money, the job is done, and a couple of weeks later realizing that you feel like you live in someone else's house. Some designers like to exert their artistic flair and their own tastes a little too much.
Well..you know what they say…if you have to ask..you can't afford it!
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Some really nice designs there, but most, if not all, appear to be bedrooms rather than interior designs in general. nice video anyway.
wtf I just decided this for you one question ago.
It helps if you have some idea of what you like. Go thru magazines and pull pictures of what appeals to you. If you hate certain colors or styles, be sure to include those details in a list of preferences. Usually you have them come to your home, and you discuss budget and your and the designer's ideas. Some do a free estimate, some charge for their time to meet with you, it depends. Either way, you should be consulted every step of the way, so the outcome will not be a surprise. A reference sketch to show furniture placement, color and design will help you to give the go ahead. Be involved in the process, so if you don't like something, you usually have a return policy timeframe.
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There no specific price for a session of interior consulting may be we could call that I a site visit instead of a session. But the price can range on the size of the office and the size of the room you are planning to design, but it should exceed the 500SR/ visit.
Yes I agree with you where can someone usually get a hold of one? That is a serious problem. But may be you could call architectural offices not "decor" offices and ask them ONLY to recommend an interior designer. If they say that they can do the job for you, then you should ask them to show you their portfolio of their previous interior works.
1.I also recommend that you could do the job as a full package, which much simpler and with nicer result, for sure I can do the job for you through the e-mail with and once all information is provided.
2.Also you can refer to these guys to help you; just post your request and I am sure they will try hared to provide you with the right information;
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3.Finally, you could use this room as an exercise for you to show some of the talent you have, by referring to these very informative site about interior design, and try your best. I am sure the result is going to be beautiful.
Some of these sites;
Definition of Interior Design
http://www.interior1900.com/
http://www.interiordecoratingdesign.com/history-of-interio…nd-schools-of-design.html
http://www.adriennechinn.co.uk/
http://www.interiordezine.com//index.cfm/index.cfm
http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761563034/Furniture.html
http://www.dir-dd.com/mainpage.html
http://bboard.rhodec.edu/cgi-bin/discus.cgi?pg=topics
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yes i would hire one if i could afford him/her
i would choose them by their ability to be problem solvers and by their portfolio and their flexibility to give in to me and not fight me too much lol