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>

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>

How much does it cost to hire an interior designer?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-interior-designer.htm">cost to hire an interior designer</a> is <b>$8,170</b> on average. You could pay as low as <b>$200</b> for a small project that doesn’t take more than an hour or as much as <b>$65,000</b> for a whole-home design project. </p><p>Since residential interior designers mostly charge by the hour, you can expect to pay between <b>$50 and $200</b> <b>per hour</b>. However, if your designer is in a high-cost area, you could spend up to <b>$500 per hour</b>. These prices do not include material costs, which, depending on what you add to your home, could be costly. </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 are the best colors for galley kitchens?

• <div><p>Lighter colors are best for galley kitchens to keep things bright and to maximize the space. Stick with whites, light grays, and neutrals. If you want to add a pop of color, consider light tones of blue or green.</p></div>

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The whole team was very respectful and preformed their designated tasks to complete my project efficiently. Juan and Nestor are very skilled as carpenters and painters. Armando, the owner, was on site to translate, advise and negotiate. I was very impressed.
A.A.D.G. Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
As a designer, finding quality, skilled workers is getting harder and harder these days, however, BMC London, did not disappoint. they are veryprofessional, timely and curteous! I will definitley hire them again!
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Reviewed in May 2020
We first met and worked with Andrew and his staff in about 2014 to redesign the backyard of our home. In 2019, Andrew redesigned our front yard. It was truly amazing to see the results of how he transformed horror into unbelievable beauty! Andrew teamed up with Steve Villarreal and his crew of...
Heffner Design Team, PLLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Contacted via e-mail with some designs for estimate, followed up with a few phone calls to schedule an appointment at site to meet and take measurements. Contractor met us at the site to take measurements. He took more than a week to provide a quote for $4,000 for a simple security gate on an...
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Reviewed in June 2014
Marco was great. He arrived at the designated time :) Very professional and courteous. FIXED my problem in about 5 minutes!! I also needed an extra remote he had it on hand!!
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Reviewed in February 2014
Roy found the problem, there was a great deal of icing in and behind the freezer area. He thought this was due to the design of the drain tube. He defrosted the iced areas and installed a modification to the drain tube. He told us that if this did not solve the problem it was probably the...
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Reviewed in September 2013
The ladies did a great job, the gel manicures last a very long time as they use real gel polishes not regular polish with a gel coat. Many design books to choose from. Ask for pricing up front, pricing in books are for polish only not including services like pedicures or manicures, tips etc.
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I heard about Shear Designs Hair Studio through a friend. Rosie is a very good hairdresser. She helped me out when someone else ruined my hair. She is very professional and a people person. She is very down to earth. She gears you towards what will look good.
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Reviewed in February 2012
The evaluation was very quick and I did not see much merit to it. The evaluation was just a cursory examination of the exterior facade and interior areas where I had cracks. No evaluation was done of the roof. No tools were utilized in the quote to evaluate the extent of damage, just the...
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Frank's Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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