What interior design services should I expect from my designer?

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Whether you need an interior designer to do a whole house (which may include kitchen and bath) multi-room, or an individual room project, there are certain services you may expect to receive. The same is true for new builds, total renovations, or just a simple refresh of rooms. Here are some services your interior design professional can provide:

Total project management will include:

1. Budget planning and implementation

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An interior designer will help you set a realistic budget for your project and give you budget updates as the project progresses, so you’ll know where you stand at any given time and if you’re keeping within your budget goals. This will allow you and your designer to make informed decisions about upgrades and unexpected purchases.

2. Space planning

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Your designer will be able to show you how your interior space can be used most effectively to ensure that the maximum potential of your room’s square footage is realized.

3. Color consultation

To create your optimal living environment, an interior designer will work with you to choose a color palette that is pleasing to you and brings your interior spaces to life.

4. Purchasing, shipping, installation

Materials, furnishings, and decorative accessories can be sourced by your design professional, from purchasing and shipping to installation--a seamless process.

5. Lighting

You can expect your designer to help you select beautiful and functional lighting fixtures and lamps, plus ensure appropriate placement of all lighting.

6. Additional architectural details

If architectural elements need to be added to your interiors, an interior designer can select (with your approval) elements such as baseboards, decorative molding, and millwork to enhance your home’s existing architecture.

7. Window treatments

From measurements to purchase of ready-made or custom draperies and sheers, custom curtains and/or blinds and their installation, your designer can bring your vision to life.

8. Carpeting and/or area rugs

Whether it’s the installation of new or replacement of old, an interior designer will take care of all the details. And when it comes to finishing touches like area rugs, you can rest assured that color, pattern, and material will be just right for your rooms.

Beyond these services, you can expect an interior designer to have the education and expertise to create kitchen and bath layouts, select the appliances and fixtures to fit your home and your style.

Should you want to bring a tired room back to life rather than totally renovating a space, an interior designer will also offer that service, helping you select new paint colors, a great new furniture layout, new furniture or a redo of pieces you love and new lighting, wall art, and decorative accessories.

Perhaps most important is the peace of mind a trusted professional can bring to your life. By giving you inspiration, guidance, and advice, an interior designer to see your project through from start to finish, from planning to installation, will allow you to relax and enjoy the adventure.

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Talk to you soon,

Paula