Interior Design Contract

We all at one time or another may have been guilty of this crime. You did not read all of the fine print. Always thoroughly ready through any document that you will be signing. Before entering into a design contract make sure that you are on the same page as the designer.

Before signing any type of contract, be clear about whom you are hiring. Do you know their credentials. Are they accredited ? Find out your potential designers professional credentials.

Previous Work

Ask to look through their portfolio with before and after photos of work they have completed. If your designer does not have any of these things …. ask yourself why they do not have any concrete evidence of their work. If for some reason they do not have pictures, ask for references. Contact these references and see if you can arrange a meeting to view the space that the designer was previously hired to do. This could be a professional space or a home that was designed.

Other projects

Ask the designer to be very clear with you on the timing of your project. A good designer will layout the amount of money to be spent on materials, home improvements, furniture, linens, window treatments, and miscellaneous items. All monies will be accounted for and documented on paper, before you sign anything. They should be honest about their realistic time frame they have to give attention to your project.

Your Vision

Is the  designer listening to your vision of the space ?

Do you trust the designer to deliver on their design plan?

Use these tips to help you find the best designer to update your home, office, or corporate environment.

Contemporary Wool Area Rug

Contemporary wool area rug is a great way to bring a contemporary design element into a space that has traditional furniture. Many modern pieces may seem a bit bold or extreme for some people. I decided to splurge on a new area rug. Read more »

Area Rug - Update your Area Rug

Is your room missing something important? You  may have added the proper window treatment and furniture… Something seems to be missing. It is easy to forget to update the area rug. Changing the style of the furniture and other accessories leaves your design plan stuck in that particular era. What use it to update your furniture and have an striped shag area rug from the late 70’s? Is there really a reason for keeping the area rug the dog has eaten and added stains to? Read more »

Area Rugs

A living room with out an area rug is okay.  However adding an area rug, is a great way to bring all of your chosen design colors together. Other elements in your room that you have chosen to accent with will take on a whole new look. Read more »

Create Dazzling Designs with Stamped Concrete.

Do you have a vision for updating or designing your front or back yard. Your may be envisioning a new block of recently poured concrete on your driveway, leading up to your front entryway. You may have high hopes for your outdoor space. The bland gray tone of standard common concrete treatments, Read more »

How to Decorate with Fabric Shower Curtains: (Part 2) Shower curtain rings

You may have been working on your bathroom design. It currently may be complete with a new shower curtain, and even accessories. Have you left off a finishing touch? Do you have large, thick, plastic tubular shower curtain clips? Move away from this boring and unattractive style of curtain clips. Read more »

How to Decorate with Fabric Shower Curtains

Spruce up your decor in your bathroom by updating your shower curtain. What type of shower curtain do you currently have? Are you currently using plastic or synthetic type shower curtains? Are you disappointed in the pattern, wear, or overall look of the non fabric curtain? Here are some quick tips to help you find the best fabric shower curtains. Read more »

Tips for Installing Replacement windows in your home or office.

Properly replacing the windows in your how, does take a bit of skill. If you are handy and willing to try, these tips can help you in your efforts. Read more »

Are you considering Bamboo Flooring?

What type of hardwood floors are you interested in installing into the living spaces in your home ? There may be reasons why you are looking for a wood to use that does not remind you the traditional dark hardwood floors that may be in your parents home. Bamboo is a bit unlike the many other hardwood choices for flooring. Read more »

Easy Carpet Stain Removal Tips

While you are living in your home, unless you have no children and only drink water, and host no parties, there inevitably will be stains. Stains on your carpet may cause you to loose your breath, just for a moment. Here are a few tips to help you find the most effective carpet stain removal tips. Read more »

How design your Home Theater

Creating your own home theater room is a great way to experience technology. The large screen, your own snacks, soda, family and friends. What better way to watch your favorite program in the evening, than in your own personal theater room. Here are a few tips to help you put the finishing touches on your viewing room. Read more »

Making peace with outdated wall treatments.

Is the interior of your home filled with trendy prints from decades past? If the design plan of that area is not the main focus of your home, then it may be time to update. Are there many different wall treatments throughout your entire home ? Is one room light pastel pink, another fire engine red, the kitchen country green floral print, and so forth? Read more »

Is there too much furniture in your bedroom design ?

Are you doing an interior room design that is not working out for you? Have you tried to arrange the furniture just right so that that things flow properly? Are you having a hard time opening drawers,closet doors, and navigating in the space? Here are some quick tips to help you with your design plans. Read more »

How to use wool braided rugs.

What type of rugs are you going to use throughout your home? Wood braided area rugs are available in many different color choices. These rugs can compliment various patterns and styles of furniture. You can use braided rugs in all rooms of your home.  Think about high traffic areas, and any place where you would place a traditional area rug. Read more »

How to update your lamp shades

The lamp shades in your floor lamps, or at your bedside table may be dated. If you purchased your lampshades many years ago, you can update the look of your room by replacing the lamp shade. What new look do you want to achieve with your lamp ? Read more »

How to use fresh flowers and produce as fresh centerpieces.

Your home or office will always be brighter with something alive. Bring nature indoors with fresh cut flowers, apples, lemons,  or limes. Use flowers from the corner market to add something beautiful to your kitchen, bedroom, entryway, or bedroom. Walking into a room with highly scented flowers is a great way to ease stress and tension throughout your home.Here are 3 quick tips to help you keep fresh centerpieces in your home  year round. Read more »

Decorating with Bowls

Bowls are made in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. Seasonal decorations are easily displayed in your home in bowls. In a pinch you can pull out nice bowls for entertaining during special events. Here are some tips to help you find beautiful bowls to decorate with in your home or office. Read more »

Inexpesive way to replace ugly carpet, outdated vinyl, and stained floors.

Have you moved into a preowned home and are upset about the condition of the carpets? Perhaps the carpets have not been replaced in years and carry a weird odor. Maybe the color is stained and needs to be updated. If you have priced carpet at your local home center or favorite online store and can not afford to replace the carpeted area in your home, here are some tips to help you. Read more »

How to Afford your Bathroom update

Your bathroom is one of the rooms that makes your home marketable. A nice updated home with ignored bathrooms make sit longer on the market if you have to sell your home. Are you looking to invest in your bathroom, but simply do not know where you will find enough money ? You can update your bathroom on a budget with planning. Read more »

Are you investing in your relaxation at home? ( Bathroom Spa)

Your home is where you retire after a long day of working or taking care of others in your family. Where do you retreat to when  you need to relax, pray or just have peace ? Maybe you go to your home office, the bathroom, or your master bedroom. Here are some quick tips to help you create a motivating inspiring place in your home. Read more »

Interior Design Fees

When you think about designers, do you immediately want to do it yourself? If you have tried a design project, or are getting ready to spend thousands of dollars on your kitchen, or bathroom you may need some guidance. If your budget allows, hire professional help. The bottom line, may be what you are most concerned with. Why not budget the interior design fee into the total cost of your redesign. Read more »

Restaurant Interior Design

You may feel that your restaurant has a lot to offer your local community. Perhaps your restaurant is clean, the service is great, and the prices are on point. However, your furniture is very old. The color scheme may be outdated, and your restaurant may not be seen the way you see it. What is the public’s perception of your restaurant? Read more »

Cheap Office Interior Design.

Are you tired of looking at your office ? Is it horribly outdated ? Perhaps you are not at liberty to make structural changes. You may be looking for solutions, to make the environment a better place to work in. Many times you could easily spend thirty to fifty hours working in a small office. Here are some quick tips to help you spruce up your office or cubicle. Read more »

Commercial Interior Design

If you own or have an extended lease in a professional building, what do you see when you look around ? Are your clients making any comments about the vibe of your foyer ? When was the last time you updated your buildings? Are you budgeting for interior upkeep ? Read more »

Interior Design Forum

Visiting interior design forums are a great way to hear other people’s design thoughts, plans, and failed projects. Many people on forums are passionate do it yourselfer’s who may have a passion for many different elements of design. Perhaps you love woodworking, and want to design a set of coffee tables for your living room. Due to the magic of the Internet, there are several woodworking forums. Read more »

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