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Page 1: Tips When Hiring An Interior Designer

Interior Designer Page 1

Tips When Hiring An

Interior Designer

Page 2: Tips When Hiring An Interior Designer

Interior Designer Page 2

Many homeowners are reluctant about enlist the help of an interior designer to handle a home

improvement project because they feel that they will have to surrender control over the theme and budget.

The truth is though, working together with an interior designer can save you a great deal of time and

money if you plan the collaboration carefully. For example, interior designers can find excellent

remodeling contractor that can finish the project in a timely manner and within your budget. If you are

considering updating the look of your house with the assistance of an interior designer, here are some tips.

Look for a designer

There are numerous Los Angeles interior designer

and they vary in terms of originality, level of skill,

and price, so it is advisable to learn as much as you

can about them and compare several of them. To

help you come up with a shortlist, you must ask

word-of-mouth referrals from neighbors, friends,

and workmates. If there are no personal referrals,

you can look at locally produced decorating TV

shows and publications that feature the masterpieces

of design specialists in your area. Alternatively, you

may drop by home décor stores to ask which interior

designers frequently go there.

The staff might be able to supply several names and business numbers. When you have shortlisted 3-5

Santa Monica interior designer, look at their portfolios and ask for a free consultation with them so you

can interview them. By looking at their portfolio, on their website or on their brochures, you can get a

good idea about their creativity and level of skill as well as some decorating options you would want done

in your home.

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By interviewing designers, you will be able to find out how they will approach your design project, his

timetable, and pricing structure. Also, it will help you determine if you can establish a good rapport while

working with them.

Find out about the billing method

There isn't any fixed fee structure for the industry.

Designers often charge on an hourly basis, with some

markup for buying furnishings and other materials, while

there are some who ask for a flat project fee. If your

home improvement project is limited to merely designing

a space, you can save money by enlisting the help of a

designer who works at the shop where you will buy

furniture as the design service is often discounted or

given free of charge with the sale of the furnishings.

Talk with your designer

For you to get the design you desire, you have to supply as much details as you can to your designer.

Request for a clear and comprehensive contract

This will detail both parties’ obligations, the payment particulars, and formalize any guarantees expressed

by the designer.