1. How do I know if I need an interior designer?
You
may have little or no free time to coordinate and shop for home
decor items and you feel completely overwhelmed by the number
of choices available. You've torn out photos of rooms you like,
but are unsure of how to coordinate some of the elements. You're
very creative but don't know where to start with your current
decorating project. Perhaps you’ve tried to decorate your
home and have purchased a few nice items, but really need help
pulling it all together. You thought decorating was supposed to
be fun and this isn’t fun!
2. What is the difference
between an “interior designer” and “interior
decorator” and why does it matter to me?
To
use the designation “interior designer”, a person
must be licensed by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
In the interior design field, licensing equals a quality education
and proven practical experience, as well as creativity and talent.
What does this mean to you? Interior Reflections pledges to adhere
to a strict code of ethics and standards. When you hire us, you
are the beneficiary of the wealth of knowledge, years of experience
and fresh, new intelligent ideas that only a professional can
offer.
3. I’ve never worked with
an interior designer before – how do they work?
There’s good news– the design process IS fun! Yes,
it is a serious endeavor and can’t be undertaken without
forethought. However, clients tell us time and again how easy
and simple the whole design process was from start to fabulous
finish. It is our mission to save you time and money by preventing
the costly decorating mistakes of the past. With your own individual
design plan in hand, you will have one of the most powerful tools
we provide in achieving the beautiful and comfortable results
you want.
Whether
you need a one time design consultation, have a large project
in mind or your plans are somewhere in between –Interior
Reflections can help! The first step is to meet with you, ask
questions and then listen. We will also take the time to introduce
ourselves and let you know how our expertise can best serve you.
Then we will map out a design plan for today and the future based
on your needs and your budget.
You
are in control regarding how involved you would like to be in
the design process. Some of our clients just need direction and
want our creative suggestions and ideas for their home. They prefer
to do the legwork. Other clients want and understand the value
of an effortless turnkey design.
With
your vital input, we can develop the overall design plan and help
establish a budget and time frame for the completion of your project.
We have found that communication, trust and mutual respect are
key ingredients in every successful designer-client relationship.
4. We are thinking of re-modeling our existing
home or we may decide to build a new home. How can you help us
in either event?
Before you get started with your remodeling investment, ask us
to review your space planning needs, lighting design, kitchen
layouts and/or bathroom renovations. Interior Reflections can
recommend new products, styles, colors and designs that can enhance
your project. Maybe you have some great ideas and you want to
have quality work done but don't have your own list of reliable
workmen, installers, and resources. Perhaps you want someone else
to be responsible for ordering, shipping, coordinating, and installing.
Should
you opt to build a new home, you may need professional design
assistance in choosing the right colors, finishes and products
that will endure for years to come. We can also help if you are
thinking that any interior specifications should be changed before
building begins. Interior Reflections offers 20 years of proven
experience working with clients and their builders.
5. My husband keeps suggesting I call a designer
– but really, I don’t think I need that much help.
What can Interior Reflections do for us quickly, inexpensively
and still have a dramatic result?
Here’s
a chance to take advantage of one of our most popular services
at a special rate. In two hours or less, we will rearrange your
present furnishings to give you a fresh new look without buying
anything new. Do you have art and accessories stored in a closet
because you don't know where to put them? Is your family room
furniture placement puzzling to you? Do you have bookcases whose
contents need balancing to be more visually pleasing? Make an
investment in your home and call on us to magically transform
your rooms into an environment you will enjoy for years to come. Contact us now!
6. I’m really excited …..
Let’s get started! What do I need to do for our first visit
together?
It’s
really simple. Gather together your favorite ideas including color
and style preferences. Chances are you have already started a
collection of inspiring photos from magazines and books. Perhaps
you’ve toured model homes and came away with a bevy of fresh
ideas to put on your wish list. Did you see a room setting here
on our site that caught your eye?
Show
us anything and everything that makes you happy and resonates
within you. Go through your selections with any other decision-makers
in your home. If there are differences in opinion, bring up those
issues during our visit, so we offer a creative compromise. Decide
how the living spaces you're focusing on will be used. Develop
your own list of priorities for the overall project.
We
have found that having a budget in mind and a time frame for completion
in advance really helps set the stage for honest and open communication.
Interior Reflections promises you will be delighted with our creative
solutions on our very first visit!
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