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Hiring an Interior Designer
Hiring an interior designer can be a huge asset to homeowners that are looking to build or remodel the bathroom of their dreams. Many people are put off at the thought of hiring a designer because of cost. But they can actually save you money. Rebuilding or remodeling can cost thousands of dollars and mistakes can be costly. Interior designers can help with all aspects of bathroom design from the hiring of contractors, budgets or choosing permanent fixtures. Before you hire a designer you need to make some basic decisions that will help you to work well with the designer. First you need to know how much that you have to spend. Then you need to gather ideas. Below are a few places to start for inspiration: • Visit showcase homes • Websites • Magazines or books • Nature • Televisions shows Also, printing several pictures of the way you want your bathroom to look will help the designer to better understand your style and the vision for you finished room. They will also want to know the functionality of the room, for instance, how many people will be using the bathroom? Will it be a guest or master bath? Once you have made your basic decisions it is time to start interviewing. You should interview at least 3 candidates. Ask about education, training, experience and other credentials. Discuss your timetables and deadlines. Find out how the designer charges for their services. Get references and call them. Look at the designer’s portfolio and see if their style works well with your ideas. When making the final decision, use your gut instincts. You will be working closely with them to design the room of your dreams and you want to make sure that you get along well and have the same vision. Last but not least, get it in writing. A contract allows you to specify who will be responsible for what, the timeline, and budget limits. Make sure you have a signed contract before any money is exchanged or any work begins.
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