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Peaches and Cream Creative Designs
4.4(
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Interior DecoratorDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I experienced the utmost in professionalism and creativity! They were very responsive to what I envisioned for my place and gave me assistance and support throughout the whole process, including advice when needed. The Peaches and Cream team made themselves available whenever needed and provided needed reassurance when I waffled on some of my decisions. I would unequivocally recommend them to anyone needing interior design services and decorating."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Maxwell House Interiors
5.0(
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Designer - Interior Lighting PlanDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)+1 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 28 years of experience, Maxwell House Interiors has been serving Chattanooga and the surrounding communities! We specialize in making your space functional and beautiful! Call Virginia for a free estimate today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ecolecua
4.5(
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Designer - Interior Lighting PlanDesigner - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)+1 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

VIRTUAL INTERIOR / STAGE DESIGN/ VIRTUAL MEETING \n Servicing New York, NY and Miami, FL areas! \n\nThis is for a CUSTOM Virtual Floor/ Plan-3D Design, specifically made for you.\nIt can be any room you choose literally from scratch, any space you want to redesign. We also offer Tiny House Design. Contact us if you are looking to buy costum made bricks, we have a large selection!!! PLEASE READ OUR SERVICES OFFERED FOR FULL DETAILS!!!\n\n\n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SM Interiors, LLC
5.0(
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Designer - KitchenDesigner - Residential (Interior Space Planner)Interior Decorator

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sheridan designed a new modern bathroom for me. She guided me through the process with ease. Providing examples of design, asking what I like and lhelping me choose what I wanted. The old bathroom had outdated color, tiles, a small shower, and a garden tub. My new bathroom is bright, modern, and most of all my walk-in shower is big and easily accessible. I plan on asking Sheridan for her assistance on my next project. Updating my kitchen"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Interior Design and Decorating FAQs, answered by experts

Hiring someone to decorate your Christmas tree costs about $400 on average, ranging from $200 to $1,500 or more, depending on the type of decorating service, size of the tree, location, and materials used to decorate the tree. Price ranges vary by service type:

  • Handyperson: $60–$125 per hour

  • Professional light installer: $300 per hour

  • Interior decorator: $50–$200 per hour

  • Christmas tree designer: $600–$1,500 per tree

It’s unnecessary to tip holiday decorators, and most professionals won’t expect it, but it’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’re hanging your exterior lights and putting out lawn decorations in freezing temperatures or inclement weather, a tip between 10% and 20% 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.

British architect John Nash is credited with creating the Italianate style of architecture. The style was further popularized in the U.S. by landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing and architect Calvert Vaux. The style spread across the U.S. due to Downing’s popular book on the style and the availability of plans and materials due to the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.

To help the designer understand your vision, provide room dimensions, photos, and a list of needs or preferences.

While finding a local interior designer whose portfolio you like and whose fees match your budget is important, they should always have appropriate qualifications. Some states require interior designers to be licensed, and most will have a degree in interior design and certification through the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ). You can also consult our directory of interior designers to get started.

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