Working with an interior designer
jerjela
11 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (40)
decoenthusiaste
11 years agoBrickwood Builders, Inc.
11 years agoRelated Discussions
What's the interior colour palette of 2016?
Comments (4)A mixture of bold vibrants colours are my forecast for 2016. Its all about contrast!...See MoreTo Reupholster or not to Reupholster…That is the Question
Comments (3)Well done, it is great to see pieces of quality furniture being re-purposed and not just thrown away. Not to take away from the work of a professional upholsterer but I recently redid a bedhead with some careful planning and a heavy duty staple gun. Turned out great!...See MoreExterior Design and Interior Layout Design Advice Needed
Comments (2)Depending Regs, L would have both properties with double garages, parking is gold in Sydney, it would also make both driveways safer with better visuals. Th existing house is like small boxes, certainly doesn't need or have the space for a WIP, better to enlarge the living area this is a 4 bedroom house. The pantries could continue along the kitchen wall and would only need to be 300 - 400 deep for better storage and access without having to install draws for deeper 600 to work efficiently, also allows more floor space for the dining. 4 bedrooms with no Master? but a WIP?, I could live without either. The New build I would chaange so that it flows better, Kitchen and Alfresco together next to pool The Master with balcony, that space could be better used as a study, once again like the glass doors opening to the pool done with done with Juliet style glass across them, still have the feel of a balcony. Forgot to mark internal access from the new builds garage , they both should have that. good luck...See MoreInterior Designer Cost
Comments (5)John, it depends on the interior designer, the services they offer, and sometimes how well known they are. It also depends on the extent of services you require. Commonly off-the-plan apartments have got a limited palette of finishes such as carpets, tiles, paint colours, window furnishings etc that are largely pre-determined by the developer with little scope for change. These existing elements should inform your interior designer, unless you have the budget to redo new building work! Some interior designers can source furniture at wholesale prices from some suppliers, then organise delivery and installation, but charge you the retail amount, which is where they make their money. High profile interior designers, who are often featured in glossy home magazines, often charge a premium, and a rate determined by the value of the work, as they are in demand. Recent interior design graduates, who have less experience, and fewer resources, are more cost competitive, and will sometimes charge by the hour, or by the visit. However the most important element in selecting an interior designer, whether they are well-known, or just starting out in the business, is their communications skills, and how well they understand your household's needs, likes, and who can design around accommodating any existing furniture that you own and want to keep. Don't spend big bucks on an interior designer who wants to do their own things to satisfy their own ego as it is your home... Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Moresnowball_369
11 years agomelindas inspirations
11 years agogroveraxle
11 years agoLinda
11 years agoUser
11 years agodesignideas4me
11 years agolefty47
11 years agodesignideas4me
11 years agoE Jackson Design
11 years agoUser
11 years agoJMittman Designs
11 years agoDesigns for All Seasons
11 years agoDesigns for All Seasons
11 years agoJayme H.
11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoRenaissance Kitchen and Home
11 years agoR J Hoppe Inc
11 years agoJayme H.
11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoBrickwood Builders, Inc.
11 years agoJonathan Hress Design
11 years agoJayme H.
11 years agoJMittman Designs
11 years agoDavid J. Design Inc.
11 years agoMona Ives
11 years agoJulie Thome Draperies, Inc.
11 years agoUser
11 years agoRenaissance Kitchen and Home
11 years ago2dogssashatess
11 years agoLM Designers
11 years agoJulie Thome Draperies, Inc.
11 years agofeeny
11 years agoanitajoyce
11 years agoUser
11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoLinda
11 years agoJohn Seiffert
11 years agoE Jackson Design
11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoJulie Thome Draperies, Inc.
11 years agohooked123
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
Mona Ives