You have decided to work with a designer for your home project. This may be a new build, bathroom or kitchen remodel, or interior furnishings and decor. In each scenario, an experienced design professional will ensure your investment is maximized.
Start with these questions.
๐: What is your fee structure; rate; process?
Expect a range of answers as the residential designers are as varied as our clientele. Examples: showroom designer, kitchen and bathroom designer, full service interior designer, decorator, home staging and every combination. This array of specialties leads to different billing and invoicing systems.
๐: How are items sourced and purchased?
This seems obvious when you are working within a retail store. It is less obvious when hiring a designer to pull together items from various vendors. This question will give insight into the process and an understanding of how purchasing works.
๐:Do you have a signature style or project type?
While retailers have a “look”, interior designers also have a certain aesthetic. Ask yourself if you are looking for a specific style with many examples to follow? Or are you seeking a more personalized vibe?ย
๐ : Who contracts the work to complete the design plan?
If you do not already have a contractor onboard, find out if this firm also completes the installation. Learn about their typical timeline and manners of communication.
๐: Ask for references from recent clients.
Once you have a contact or two – reach out and inquire about how the designed project went and how it turned out? More than online photos and reviews – real life references offer important information. Ask!
I hope this guide leads you to an informed decision. Best of luck on your home project! ~ Kande.
