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What are the next steps after
hiring an interior designer?
Once you have made the decision
to hire an interior designer, the following steps usually take place:
• Letter of agreement: A contract is signed between the interior
designer and the client stating what is to be completed and the fee schedule.
• In-depth interview by interior designer with the client to determine
lifestyle needs.
• Meeting with architect, if using one for this project
• Room by room list of items to be completed both for furniture
and construction. Approval of list.
• Measure and photograph the room (or rooms).
• Design and drawing of floor plans showing new furniture with sizes;
design custom pieces. Approval of plans
• Design and drawing of new cabinets for kitchen, bathroom, entertainment,
closet, construction plans. Approval of plans.
• Lighting plan showing new lighting with specifications for contractor.
• If construction is a part of the plan, selection of all items
that will be needed – floors, counters, faucets, fixtures, lights,
doors, etc.
• Give construction plans to contractors for bids, if needed. (May
be done by the architect).
• Review bids and assist in choosing a contractor. (May be done
by the architect).
• Begin construction.
• Observation of construction.
• Interior designer shops for non-construction items – furniture,
fabrics, rugs, wall coverings, and any other items that need to be purchased
for the project.
• Presentation of furniture ideas, fabrics, and accessories to client.
• Shopping trip to see the furniture.
• Paint selection to go with the flooring and fabrics that have
been selected.
• Approval of furniture, fabric, wallpaper, draperies, blinds, and
prices, etc.
• Purchase items agreed upon
• Completion of work by contractors
• Carpet, furniture delivery, drapery installations, etc.
• Accessories added with approvals.
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