Re: Have you used: Interior Designer

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

May I suggest a visit to the Dallas Design District and a tour of the Dwell With Dignity Thrift Studio Pop Up shop (ends April 27).

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

@lolakimono wrote:
@sidsmom
May I suggest a visit to the Dallas Design District and a tour of the Dwell With Dignity Thrift Studio Pop Up shop (ends April 27).

Ooooooo....definitely I’ll drive downtown & see what they have.

Thanks for this local suggestion!

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

Many of the better furniture stores offer this as a service. Most of the time it is free. I've used that service. The home we purchased was completeley done by a designer for the original owner/builder. I liked the use of unused space and the selection of floor coverings and cabinets. Most floor covering companies offer this service as well.

Before you get started decide on your budget and specific goals. Stick to it. Don't get bogged down with additional this & that. It will only give you confusion. Remember to take as much time as you need to make your decisions. It is your money. If you feel rushed then it's not the designer or comapny for you.

I was pleased with the free service help from the furniture store. You are under no obligation/contract to purchase. Many times you will find that they will hold a price for an extended time. That's what I expericence and later made one of the purchases that was recommended.

Check out the ratings with the Better Business Bureau and read some reviews on line.

Good Luck.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

No I have never hired an interior designer even though I know they aren't all for wealthy people. My mom had a friend who was an interior designer and her clients were mostly middle class people. When we downsized to our condo, we did a complete re-do but I liked doing it myself. I loved doing it. I do think that's exactly how it works. You consult and collaborate with the decorator and of course, you give her a budget. It sounds like a great idea to me. Also designers have access to things that we don't.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

My parents did when we moved in to a new home many, many years ago. It was an OK experience, the house looked nice the problem was with deliveries....dad had to sue the company as just about everything that arrived, furniture wise, was cracked, dented, etc.

I hired a decorator to come to my home just for a jump start....my style, wall colors, curtain ideas, I just needed help getting started. It was a 1 hour appointment and then a follow up with a few fabric choices and paint color. It really helped me put my house together.

For some reason I was stuck but that was the best $50.00 I ever spent (this was 20 years ago, so the price, I am sure, is higher now).