“It shows that you’re serious and not just dabbling,” he says.
“If it’s on my website, it’s been shot by a professional photographer.”
“It’s nice to see if someone’s got the education behind them,” he says.
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“Its so much easier to measure compatibility this way,” she says.
After all, she explains, personality is a key factor that should guide your design making process.
“Its important that you not only trust them, but that you like them.”
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Below are a few designer-recommended questions to keep top of mind.
What is your business model?
According to Lissette Fernandez, the founder ofTogether Home Studio, this is the first question one should ask.
What is your current availability, estimated project timeline, and minimum budget?
“You want to verify the designer has the availability and bandwidth for your project.”
How many hours will my project take?
How do you manage stylistic expectations?
“They should have a very clear and specific process in this regard,” she says.
Can you describe your design process?
You’ll want to fully understand what happens when before embarking on any home project, large or small.
What can I share about myself and my home that would be helpful for you to know?
How often will I hear from you and your team throughout the different phases?
Communication is a key component of any interior design project, so Maggio recommends asking this question.
