Use a professional that has the
expertise and the industry knowledge to enhance your
home and help you achieve the best result for your investment.
It is important to find the right
designer for your project choosing the right person
that listens to your story and understands your needs
and they will work towards what you want to achieve.
It is important that they are open and honest
with you and tell you what will work and what won’t
work for your project. The first telephone conversation
generally gives you an idea on how well they relate
to you.
Here are some helpful hints that
will assist the process:
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Ensure that the Interior
Designer does a long brief over
the phone before your appointment so that
she is well prepared and that you are clear
on what you need to do before the appointment
so that your time together is productive.
Ask as many questions as you need too.
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Make sure you are clear
on costs, payment and what you will receive
for the money spent and the time frame in
which you will receive a written report.
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If you have a specific
concept in mind, collate clippings from magazine,
photos or colour concepts and keep them
in a scrapbook to bring to your appointment.
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Collect as many samples
or brochures as you can to assist the process
eg.carpet samples, tiles, kitchen benchtops,
door profiles. This will help the designer
to visualize what you are trying to achieve.
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Don’t make a decision
on a designers fee, it is like finding a
good doctor it is worth paying a little
extra for someone you can relate too and
who has the expertise you require and someone
you can trust.
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Most of all enjoy the
journey it will be money well spent and
everything will be well co-coordinated to
suit your life style and the design of your
home.
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