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Why would you consider hiring a Designer for your next project? What kind of questions will you ask?
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| Why Hire an Interior Designer?
The following information is provided to you to help you make an informed decision with regard to consideration of hiring an interior designer for your next project.
- Provide solutions: Each project, small or large presents challenges. Whether it is lack of storage, poor traffic flow, color scheme, unusual windows or maximizing light and space.
- Prevent costly mistakes: So many choices, too many options, and this product over that product. There are so many things that are hard to know unless you have encountered those dozens of times before.
- Resources: There’s a world of furnishings, fabrics, case goods and accessories that are “to the trade only”. Designers have access to local and national manufacturers and products that would otherwise be unavailable to most consumers.
- Well connected: Any design is only as good as its execution. Designers work with the best workrooms, carpenters, and painters and have the clout to make sure the price matches the quality.
- Guidance: A designer knows sources well enough to edit the options and offer seasoned advice to guide clients through the myriad of design choices.
- Convenience: Designers save you shopping time and work on-site. We bring the “store” to you.
- Set priorties: A Designer will help allocate your “design dollars” and how best to spend your money now and plan for future phases of your design project.
- Liaison/advocate: Designers work with trades-people and manufacturers regularly and have more leverage to get things repaired or replaced when necessary.
- Working through opposing taste: Designers can be the third party to join taste and style between husband and wife or significant other.
- Get the job done: Designers see to it that everything is completed. Often when a project drags on for months, clients might be inclined to leave those few details undone if they are doing it themselves. It’s the designer's job to see to it that every aspect is completed to your satisfaction.
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How To Hire an Interior Design Professional
Ask about Professional affiliations and Licenses.
- NWSID, ASID, IIDA or NKBA
- Liability Insurance
- Business License
- Bonded
Compile a list of candidates and arrange interviews.
- Choose a designer that fits your style.
- A design professional has the ability to design any number of styles. Ask about their expertise. A portfolio may only reflect a few of their talents.
- Ask Questions such as: Why certain things were done?
Describe your project.
- Ask about experience and background.
- Ask about the designers’ schedule.
- Inquire about projected time frames for different parts of the project.
Qualifications
- List of past Clients and/or references.
- Ask the Designer how he/she approaches a project like yours.
- Ask the Designer how he/she would function on the Design/Build Team if you are considering new construction or a remodel.
Budget.
- Be realistic about your budget.
- Communicate your priorities, or risk not getting everytning you want before project completion
- Convey this communication to all members of your team.
Designer must start your project with you.
- This is the first step leading to the success of your project.
- Choices of fixtures, appliances, hardware and color must be made before project begins.
- Make choices with your designer. This controls your budget.
- Your designer will keep you focused on your style and budget.
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Design Professional Fees
The nature and scope of design vary from project to project. NWSID Designers can work with you in whatever capacity best fits your needs. From a simple consultation, to a residential or commercial design, NWSID members work to ensure that cost does not preclude good design
Typical methods of compensation include:
- Fixed or flat fee
- Hourly fee
- Cost-plus (usually an additional percentage added to cost) or Retail Prices
- Project Price
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