{"id":1203,"date":"2012-02-08T19:36:44","date_gmt":"2012-02-09T01:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mi-ling.com\/home\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2012-02-11T06:41:40","modified_gmt":"2012-02-11T12:41:40","slug":"deciding-on-a-designer-or-decorator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mi-ling.com\/home\/deciding-on-a-designer-or-decorator\/","title":{"rendered":"Deciding on a designer or decorator"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Mi-Ling Stone Poole –
\nDEAR MI-LING: What is the difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator? We are looking forward to renovating our home. It\u2019s a modest home, but I know we will need help. How would I find a decorator or designer to help? Thank you.
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\nBrenda T.<\/em><\/p>\n

DEAR BRENDA:<\/em> The titles vary from state to state but most interior designers in recent times have a bachelor\u2019s degree in interior design with training and certification. An interior decorator might be trained as well and hold an associate\u2019s degree in design.<\/p>\n

But I wouldn\u2019t get caught up in all the titles.<\/p>\n

There are many well known designers, such as Oprah\u2019s Nate Berkus, who do not have a degree in interior design but have a passion and talent for design along with extensive training in the design field.<\/p>\n

The most important thing you need to consider when hiring a person to assist you with your design dilemma is to find someone who will meet your needs and expectations for the project.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to help you hire the right decorator-designer for your project:
\n\u2022 Ask to see a portfolio of work.
\n\u2022 Get references and talk to previous clients.
\n\u2022 Prepare a budget and stick to your plan.
\n\u2022 Decide if you want to pay someone per hour or per project.<\/p>\n

\u2192If you\u2019re planning a remodeling project, make sure the person you hire is qualified to manage the construction or hire a contractor for that phase of the project and will work closely with the designer-decorator.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that the professional is creating a design that reflects your style, not his or hers. Make sure that you are actively involved in the selection process and you\u2019ll be happy with the results.<\/p>\n

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