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How can an interior designer help? If the idea of creating a new look for your home, whether it's an 11-room house or a studio apartment, seems like a daunting task, then maybe calling on an experienced interior designer can help. An interior designer is your guide through the many opportunities available to you in the worlds of furniture, appliances, fabrics, wallcoverings, kitchens and baths, lighting, flooring...the list goes on and on. It is a maze of manufacturers, artists, craftspeople, retailers, and many others who, when creatively brought together, can make the world of difference in what your home can turn out to be.
The interior designer as an advisor: Helps you to discover and/or solidify the style you want for your home. Assists you in creating a space that fits your lifestyle Communicates the "big picture" as well as the details of your project Helps you set realistic expectations of the project, regarding your look, budget, and timeline Helps create an overall plan to see the project through	Another benefit of using interior designers is their access to thousands of premium products not available to the consumer retail market.
The interior designer as a resource: Presents innovative design ideas Offers a bank of resources to get the job done Makes a wealth of knowledge available to you Serves as an experienced project manager and troubleshooter
The interior designer as a budget manager: Helps you optimize your funds Saves money and time by purchasing products for you, sometimes passing on special discounts Can offer a variety of payment options for services, such as: An hourly rate Hourly rate, plus commission Flat fee Flat fee, plus commission Straight commission Price per square foot Net cost, plus fee Retainer
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