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Old 09-20-2015, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Chatbrat View Post
If you use an interior decorator get ready to get screwed. Its akin to giving someone money to gamble at a table in Las Vegas & hoping you'll like the results. After all the years in your life, you should know how you will like your home. The percentage you'll pay a decorator , should be more than enough for a few do-overs
Ouch. That's harsh.

I worked for an architectural firm for years, and we had an Interior Designer on staff. A Designer has quite a bit more formal education than a decorator.

Both professions work closely with the client, taking their taste, not the designers. They are allowed professional discounts in almost every related business ~ discounts the homeowner cannot get.

They can help you balance the proportions of your room, advise you in sound control, and, of course, colors.

My home is essentially finished, but I would love to work with a Designer or a decorator for finishing touches.

I wonder if you have ever worked with either profession.