Majorly, let’s simplify the
difference between an Interior Designer and Decorator. While the roles of these
professions often correspond, the two are not synonymous. A decorator is mostly
concerned with surface decoration using paint, fabric, furnishings, lighting
and other materials. An interior designer, on the other hand, practices a
three-part process:
- Shaping the experience of interior space through the manipulation of spatial volume
- Drawing on aspects of environmental psychology and architecture
- Specializing in health, welfare and safety
A number of resources are available
to identify designers. Many local furniture retailers can refer you to
designers, or ask your builder or. It is recommended to talk with at least two
and ask for client references. Apparently, making sure there is good interaction.
This can be a long-term relationship and you want someone that listens well,
provides productive criticism and experiment you, and of course, provides perceptive
advice and design detail.
It is worth your time to call some
past clients. Ask those former clients whether there was adequate
follow-through from conception to completion of their project. And finally, it
is always a good idea to have prospective designers take you to current and
former project sites to see the work they have done firsthand.
“Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you
higher” -Oprah
There are a number of things we look
for in character traits. First, is someone who really conveys a passion for
their trade. Are they motivated about what they do and do they motivate you?
Second, what is their work principle? Are they willing to “go the extra mile?”
Do they make you feel like you are their only client? How much time will they
make for you? Approachability and liability are tantamount to their other skill
sets.
Third is integrity. Do the designers
you are considering do what they say they are going to do? Do they call when
they say they are going to call? Do they respect your time and show up for
appointments on schedule? Are they grateful for your potential business? It is
the designer’s real character that you are going to see if a mistake is made,
based on how that mistake is handled. Admitting having done something wrong
shows good character, while placing blame exposes poor character.
Talent is the fourth. Do you feel as
if the designer has in intrinsic talent to make everything the best it could
possibly be – not for fame or fortune but because of high principles? Talent
comes from within and should be easily visible. Obvious talent will instantaneously
set all of your fears and concerns about your project to rest. If you cannot
see or “feel” that talent, you would be better off enduring your search for a
designer.
Finally, communication. Does the
designer present ideas and visions with clarity so that you can understand?
Does the process move too quickly or too slowly? Do you feel as though you’re
being rushed into making decisions? A good designer knows how to lay out plans
to help you understand, not to confuse you. And how does the designer educate
you? Does the designer take the time to teach you the necessary industry
standard lingo that will help you communicate effectively when you need to make
a decision alone?
So these are the criteria’s for
selecting an interior designer. The interior designer should play above
mentioned role so that the clients would show satisfaction and contentment and
would never underestimate the interior designers for their work.
“I never design a building before I’ve seen the site and met
the people who will be using it.” —
Frank Lloyd Wright
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