20 Things Interior Designers expects from you

Are you currently working with an interior designer on an interior design project? Here’s everything
interior designers want you to know before getting started on a project.

1. Clean up your space before you call the interior designer for a visit. Messy space not only gives an
unpleasant look, but it also becomes a barrier for the designer to have a complete exploration of your
space.

2. During project discussions, present yourself fully without any other distractions. So that your interior
designer can have a complete picture of your interior design requirements.

3. Give as much detail as possible regarding your interior design requirements to your designer. Be it
a cut piece from a magazine or a Pinterest board give them all the details you have.

4. In this digital age, people always trust search engines more than humans. Search engines indeed
provide more information but humans i.e., interior designers can provide custom solutions that are
specific to you.

5. In this digital age, people always trust search engines more than humans. Search engines indeed
provide more information but humans i.e., interior designers can provide custom solutions that are
specific to you.

6. It is recommended that you interview 5 or 6 interior designers before you chose the one for you.
Make sure the chosen one is compatible with your style and sense of interior design.

7. Put your interior designer as an overall in-charge for all the works related to interior designing like
builders, electricians, and plumbers. In this way, you can save a lot of time instead of managing those
people individually.

8. Even though you have entrusted them with the whole process, it is appreciated to provide them
sources whenever your interior designer needs them. For example, if you have a lead for where to
buy to best quality dining tables inform your designer about it.

9. Instead of buying things, which are needed for interior design, all alone from different places, get
the help of your interior designer who can do it for you as they have multiple contacts and can
purchase them for a much lower price than standard pricing.

10. Try to understand that no interior designer can fully bring your vision to reality 100 percent.
Instead of complaining about it, try to understand what is the cause for the short come.

11. Speaking about vision, an interior designer can and will try to bring every design requirement of
yours into reality but remember that all good things come with a price and be willing to pay what it
requires.

 12. It is high time that people learn the difference between an interior designer and an interior
decorator. Interior designers are ones who are responsible for the construction and architecture of
your space whereas decorators do aesthetic improvements, but don’t make any structural changes.

13. Show them lots of interior design ideas but don’t force to do the same thing for you. Let them do it
in their style and who knows the output may be exceeding all your expectations.

14. It is good to work as a team but it also better to set limitations for your involvement early on.
Because too much involvement can also become a hindrance for the interior designing process.

15. Give them the freedom to add their creativity to the interior design process. Don’t restrict them to
adhere only to your taste and preferences.

16. Give them the time to properly complete the interior design works for your space. Don’t rush them
with unrealistic deadlines. That will only do more harm than good. 

17. Understand the difference between trade and retail prices. Every interior designer will be working
to reduce the cost of the interior design process as much as possible.

18. Respect their personal space too. Hiring an interior designer doesn’t mean you can contact them
at any time you need. Text is the best way to communicate within working hours. Email them your
queries after working hours. Call them only if it is a matter of emergency. 

19. Hiring an interior designer doesn’t mean they owe you everything. They are here to help you.
So, no harm comes in your way if you give them the respect that they deserve for designing your
space for you.

20. Don’t be afraid to spend on your interior design whenever it is required. Because great things
come with their price and in the end, it will be worthy of it all.  

Need assistance with the interior designing of your space, contact i-Chapter, one of
the best interior designing companies in Singapore. Our interior designers are always there
to help you with your interior design requirements.