|
|
#11
08-17-2007, 04:01 AM
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Don't let him trick you into believing you really need 10 throw pillows adorning every room. [/ QUOTE ] I currently have lots of throw pillows. I kind of like them. Maybe he'll have me get rid of a few. [/ QUOTE ] Or at least he can help you pick out some really classy ones. [/ QUOTE ] He said he loved my family room couches which I bought used 6 years ago from a furniture rental liquidation seller. I'm not too worried about him picking out things that don't fit in, or are "classy for the sake of being classy". But, we'll see. I admit to being possibly overoptomistic right now. 
|
|
#13
08-17-2007, 04:12 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
His standard rate for those who do hourly instead of markup is $125/hr. He gave me a discount since we have a mutual friend, so I'm paying a little less.
|
|
#14
08-17-2007, 04:49 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
before and after pictures please.
|
|
#15
08-17-2007, 05:36 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
[ QUOTE ]
His standard rate for those who do hourly instead of markup is $125/hr. He gave me a discount since we have a mutual friend, so I'm paying a little less. [/ QUOTE ] Wow, things are a little more expensive over in the States. I took on a project manager/designer for my bar and she cost me 600 euro for 4 months of consultation.
|
|
#16
08-17-2007, 08:34 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
[ QUOTE ]
As for sexual preference, I'm told he is, but obviously it hasn't come up and I wouldn't have necessarily guessed it without being told prior. [/ QUOTE ] Even if he's straight he might have had to spread the rumor around town that he's gay to keep the business coming in.
|
|
#18
08-17-2007, 11:13 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
When you get the budget, if all is OK, tell him OK, this is what we've agreed to. Anything that costs more--other than something I approve for additional items--will be considered a gift, for which I thank you in advance.
Make sure you everything you're buying in person. Don't take his word for it that "it's from the same manufacturer, you'll love it."
|
|
#19
08-17-2007, 11:23 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
[ QUOTE ]
What kind of education does he have? Better yet, just have him do an "Ask me about interior design" thread. [/ QUOTE ] He has a BA in Interior Design. I'll link to his website after it's over.
|
|
#20
08-17-2007, 11:27 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Hired an Interior Designer
[ QUOTE ]
When you get the budget, if all is OK, tell him OK, this is what we've agreed to. Anything that costs more--other than something I approve for additional items--will be considered a gift, for which I thank you in advance. Make sure you everything you're buying in person. Don't take his word for it that "it's from the same manufacturer, you'll love it." [/ QUOTE ] Yes, I plan on that. He did an unbelievable job at my friends place, but I am pretty lukewarm on one of the window treatments he selected. I will be interested to see how the budget goes. When we chatted and I told him the amount, his response was "Your biggest cost will be paint, then window treatments, then me, then accessories/furnishings".
|
 |
|
|
Linear Mode
