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>

Should I hire an interior designer or an interior decorator?

• <div><p>Deciding to hire an interior designer or an interior decorator is entirely dependent on what you’re looking for out of your project and your budget. Interior decorators typically cost less than interior designers, both in hourly rates and overall project costs. </p><p>If you want to add furnishings to your home but it’s otherwise set with permanent fixtures, an interior decorator would be best for you. However, if you are looking to remodel your home or are building a new home and would like help with permanent structures like cabinets, showers, and overall layouts, an interior designer is best. </p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between a home stager and an interior designer?

• <div><p>The main difference between a home stager and an interior designer is that the former creates temporary, generally appealing spaces, while the latter creates personalized design choices for your permanent home. A home stager seeks to depersonalize your home while also showing off the best features of the home to potential buyers. An interior designer works with you to infuse your personal style into the decor in your home. You&rsquo;ll typically only hire a local home stager when selling your home.</p></div>

Q: How do I make my tree look professionally decorated without paying?

• <div><p>Professionals often use extra materials that aren&rsquo;t included in traditional tree decorations, like pins and more expensive wired ribbon that can be carefully shaped. But even without these elements, you can improve your decorating by taking a few professional cues.</p><p>Always start by picking an overall theme, including colors, types of ornaments, and the overall feeling or message you want to create. Fluff your tree to its fullest potential, and include a generous amount of garlands, lights, ornaments, and bows to complete the look. Professional trees tend to be very &ldquo;full&rdquo; and well-balanced, with only a couple of ornament types to help the decorations flow.</p><p> </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 January 2021
We are thrilled to have found Elegant Interior Remodeling, LLC! Serge takes pride in his work, providing beautiful product and impeccable service. We first hired this company to do a complete remodel of our kitchen. We were so impressed with the outcome, we hired him again for our complete...
Elegant Interior Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
He painted the entire interior of our home. He performed the work in a manner that minimized the impact to our life. Great job.
Rolando's Painting
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Reviewed in November 2016
I've had him for four different things. He does not only quality work, but he designs things that you cannot have somebody else think of how to design it. So he actually has some creative ability. He also installed a stairway and bathroom in my barn. That was long ago. The things he has done...
Jim George Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2014
I walked in they greeted me warmly, the place was warm and modern. They offered me a beverage and started the water for my pedicure. They had me test the water before placing my feet in the water and showed me how to work the lovely massage chair. The technician did a beautiful job on my feet,...
Ayrsley Nail Bar
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Reviewed in February 2012
Fantastic experience, Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. recommended a contractor that came in and did the whole design that they helped us put together.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc - Lincoln Square
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Reviewed in May 2010
They are very pleasant, amiable and very easy to deal with. Financing was easy with them. You do not need a construction loan. You put down 10% and then nothing else until the end. We are in upstate NY and during the coldest months the heat bill was $187.00. I used the pay $400 in our other...
Lewis Custom Homes
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Reviewed in September 2009
I was originally planning on building the deck myself with help from friends. On a whim I called this company because I pass them everyday on the way to work but thought they only did sheds and barns. I noticed on their sign they did decks. I dealt with Tom Shafer from the start. I needed the...
Shafer & Sons
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