1. Tell me how you handle customs work to fit?
☛ Paperhanging and Design: For wall covering installation
☛ Partners in Design: Customs upholstery and re-upholstery that is quick and when you want it
☛ Art Application: Use customs art for you chair or Sofa cover
☛ Boston Binding: It is used best in carpeting installation and area rug binding and serging
2. Tell me will other rooms / spaces be affected?
Your designer will want to know what other areas of your home will be affected as this will help with their overall designing process and plan. Will your Entryway need re-designed to accommodate the sitting room you are wanting to add? Those are areas that will need addressed.
3. Explain me what wood will you prefer for designing?
The wood that will be a good choice for formal designing is oak, cherry, and mahogany, while, for casual designing maple, bamboo and pine are casual choices.
4. Tell us how much traffic will the room get?
The flow of traffic to any one area is always a consideration. Perhaps you'd like to add a new Home Office, but you'd have to go through your bedroom to get there? If so, your designer may bring up concerns about the flow of traffic through your bedroom – are you sure you want potential clients checking out your comforter? However, by discussing this beforehand your designer will be able to work with you towards a solution that might work better for you.
5. Explain me what is permitting statue for Interior design?
It is an amendment in the existing law, according to which governing architectural practice should cover interior designers as well, whichever province or state it is applicable.
6. Tell me does the company have its own installers?
This is always the best solution because it will give you peace of mind that your new kitchen is in the hands of people who are knowledgeable about that particular product and know how to install it efficiently.
7. Tell us how can you design small spaces?
☛ In a long living room, breakdown the space by making three separate seating areas with pieces of furniture that are small in scale
☛ Use light color paint on the wall to make the space look bigger
☛ In a small bedroom, keep a bed that covers half of the space which makes the room space bigger
8. Tell us are there special elements you must have?
For example, you really want to incorporate an element to store all your old vinyl records, or a place to house your Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. If you have collectibles that you want showcased or hidden, letting your designer know this beforehand will allow it to be integrated at the beginning of the plan, versus trying to figure it out after the design is completed.
9. Explain me will your space be multi-functional?
Does your office double as a Library? Maybe your studio is also your Child's Playroom? If there is a second or third function to this space your designer will create a plan that unifies the room for all it's uses.
10. Tell us what is the timeline for the whole kitchen design process?
A lot of people do not understand the amount of time needed for a kitchen remodel. Depending on the scope of the work needed, it can take between 4 to 6 months…and that is, if you have already done all of your shopping and planning and everything has been ordered. It can be a year or more if you are still at the very beginning stages and you still need to have the space designed, pick all of the fixtures, finishes, etc. Also, keep in mind that orders of European cabinets will take longer due to the overseas shipping. The important thing is to know the timeline for each phase of the project so you can plan ahead and ensure smooth sailing.
