What questions should I ask an interior designer?

• <div><p>Before hiring an interior designer, ask a few questions to better understand how they work, what’s expected of you, and what they promise to deliver. </p><ul><li><p>How long will the project take to complete?</p></li><li><p>What type of services do you offer?</p></li><li><p>Can you provide a project estimate?</p></li><li><p>Do you work with subcontractors?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed or certified in this state?</p></li><li><p>Do you have a portfolio of previous work I can review?</p></li><li><p>May I contact your customer references?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle change orders?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle payment?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Is an interior designer different from an interior decorator?

• <div><p>Often those unaware of the differences use the terms <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-difference-between-interior-designer-decorator.htm">interior designer and interior decorator</a> interchangeably. There’s a reason why interior designer fees are typically more than those of decorators. </p><p>Decorators focus solely on dressing the room with color, furnishings, and finishes. Designers have a broader remit, covering structural planning, layout, function, and general aesthetics. Because of the additional skills needed as a designer, they’ll have studied in the field and should have certification and possibly licensing.</p></div>

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Q: What textures and materials go with dark academia decor?

• <div><p>Part of the beauty of academia decor is that most textures and materials will feel right at home, provided they&rsquo;re dark. Some common textures include natural wood, dark metals like iron, velvet, and leather. Incorporating these into your dark academia decor will make them look right at home. Glass is another option in some cases, so fill in gaps in your decor with small glass jars, or really lean on the gothic roots of dark academia with stained glass.</p></div>

Q: What order do you decorate a Christmas tree?

• <div><p>You should always hang the lights before the ornaments because hanging lights on top of ornaments can cause some to fall off. If a light sits directly on top of an ornament, it can cause it to heat up and possibly change its color or cause it to crack. </p></div>

Q: Should you tip holiday decorators?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won&rsquo;t expect it, but it&rsquo;s a nice gesture to show your appreciation for their work. If the expert goes above and beyond to keep your delicate decorations safe, or they&rsquo;re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between <b>10% and 20%</b> of your total will be appreciated. Large jobs that include interior and exterior work are also good opportunities to tip, especially if your expert is performing a rush job close to the holidays.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2023
Great people. Easy to work with. Excellent design capabilities.
Opperman Hardscape
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Reviewed in August 2023
Designed and built vanity to spec
God Inspired Everist Designs
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Reviewed in November 2015
It went very well and we are extremely happy with the project. We told him what we wanted and he drew up the plans that we loved. The custom mantles and cabinetry are very well built and high quality. They are a beautiful design, in which he looked around our home and made sure it coordinated...
Woodhaven Woodworks
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Reviewed in September 2015
I thought all went very well. The design & installation of flowers & shrubs was to my complete satisfaction. I would definitely recommend them!
Green View - Springfield
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Reviewed in January 2015
I got 3 bids from different contractors and Lowe's submitted the highest bid. In spite of this, I chose Lowe's because I believed they would provide the best project management services which was important to me since I live over 250 miles away from the home I was having renovated. The project...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Jim came out and we told him what we wanted done. He showed us some sample stamp designs and color choices. We picked what we wanted and he gave us an estimate. They came back, dug out and framed the new sidewalk. The concrete was delivered and poured. It was leveled and then stamped. Then a few...
Stark Concrete Co
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Reviewed in November 2013
Bruce and John did a great job! My main bathroom had not been renovated since I moved in 1998. A major overhaul was needed including removing an old tan colored cast iron tub. Bruce and his helper John were recommended to me by my brother as dependable and would do a great job. There were some...
Modern Castle Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2013
Excellent company, very professional. The work was completed VERY quickly. The crew was extremely friendly and highly skilled. We made some design changes as the forms were being set and the team was very patient and helpful. The end result looks fabulous. Clean up was outstanding. They...
Rolland Cement Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
Steve was very professional and easy to work with. All of his crews both laborer a & shinglers were great. Knew what they were doing, courteous, took care of moving all lawn ornaments and making sure that all bushes, glowers & trees were protected. They cleaned up all of the work area daily....
Stephen Coy Construction Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
It was time to replace the carpeting in our upstairs bedrooms. We decided this was the perfect time to paint the walls too. We were tired of white, white, white walls. We searched Angie's List for several interior painters. We chose Color Matrix. Mike responded quickly to our call and came...
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