Creating a stylish and useful place can seem like a big job, whether you just want to change one room or start from scratch in a new home. You might have an idea but might not know where to start or how to make it happen on your budget. Or you might not even know what you want. In either case, you might want to hire interior decorators in Washington, DC to help you figure out what you want, plan a layout, or help you choose and set up fabric, furniture, and other items.
Things to Consider
Make sure decorators from places such as Zoe Feldman Design have experience with any special needs you may have, including if you want to stay in your home as you age or you want it to hold up against kids and pets. Ask how they take care of their jobs. Some designers offer “turnkey” services that take most of the work away from their clients. Others offer e-design services, which give clients a basic plan for a project and let them add parts at their own pace.
You’ll also need to know the plan for meetings, how you’ll accept designs and goods, and when you can expect things to be done. Interior decorators in Washington, DC should also have a way to keep track of choices and approvals and an easy way to find this information, such as a website or a shared document.
Look Over the Contract
The contract should spell out the full scope of work, including how many sets of drawings you are entitled to, how you will be billed, whether or not project management services are included, and any outputs you will want from your designer. Make sure the deal also has an “all-in” fee that covers design fees, sales tax, and delivery so that you won’t be surprised by any costs. And never sign until you have read every part of the contract.
