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What is the difference between an Interior Designer and an Interior Decorator?
While both designers and decorators are concerned with aesthetics, style and mood, interior designers have comprehensive training and command skills that may include an understanding of Space planning, Lighting quality and quantity,Ergonomics. A decorator works only with surface decoration - paint, fabric, furnishings, lighting and other materials.
Because no formal training is required, upholsterers, housepainters, and other tradespeople also claim the title "decorator"
. In addition to the aesthetics of a space, an interior designer creates a space that is functional, efficient and safe and enhances the quality of the working and living environment.
What can we as an Interior Designer do for you?
Interior designers can save you money, time, and effort because their knowledge, expertise, and guidance can help prevent costly mistakes. They know how to work with architects and contractors and they supervise your project to completion, smoothly and on time. Also they can help you define and enhance your own distinctive style and because they are trained to make the most of available spaces and to create the traffic patterns and furniture arrangements that make daily living functional, safe, comfortable and easy.
The expertise of a professional interior designer extends far beyond aesthetics. In addition to space planning, lighting design, color coordination, and the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures and finishes, interior designers have a working knowledge of interior Architecture, as well as, safety issues.
What should I expect to pay for interior design services?
Please know that you are not only paying for the design professional’s time and talent, you are also purchasing her extensive product knowledge which will prevent you from making costly mistakes and the relationships she has developed with craftsmen, vendors and workrooms which will optimize your budget. Although these are intangible, they are extremely valuable.
The initial meeting -is complimentary and with no obligations.
The design phase: will be billed as a flat fee
Implementation phase: If client wishes to go beyond the design phase and implement choices made during the design phase, purchases are billed at retail price. A percentage of the total cost of the project is billed as the designers fee in which we adjust the designing fee
Is it true that a designer's influence leads to an increase in the project cost?
An interior designers are capable of bringing the construction costs down considerably. Most importantly, they can guarantee you value for money. Design solutions that ensure minimum wastage, assisting clients to get discounts from suppliers, and verifying contractors’ bills, contribute largely to achieving a reduction in wastage.
How long will it take for the project to complete?
Completion of the project depends upon various factors like the scope of work, complexity of the design, your own ability to make decisions using choices provided by the designer, level of planning done before actual construction, time at your disposal and flow of money.
Can cost be determined before the beginning of a project?
Certainly. There are two ways of achieving this. We've developed our own hands-on system to take the guesswork out of interior design budgeting. Using a systematic approach, all the items of work are clearly specified, quantified and budgeted. Prior to the starting of the project, we provide the client a final cost estimate.
In case of a limited budget, we can always work backwards and create the best possible design solution within the given cost. We are always sensitive to our clients' budgets.
If I have the time, money and the taste, why do I need an interior designer?
Your investment is considerable . Wrong decisions could leave you with expensive mistakes long after the project is completed. A skilled professional with the requisite qualifications, resources and expertise, will ensure that the job is done right, within budget and on time.
We add value : We'll shed light on new ideas, better ways of doing things and ways to save money. We'll address issues you never even thought of. Your kids space will be ready on time and on budget, will look great and will function well.
Team approach : We believe in a cooperative effort between the client, designer and other professionals; sharing of ideas and consensus of minds. You understand your needs, your kids dreams we give life to those visions. Each project is focused and unique - a balance of aesthetics, functionality, ergonomics and economics to suit your personal taste.
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