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interior design FAQ's
Below are some frequently asked interior design questions.
What does an Interior Designer do?
How do I choose an Interior Designer?
Why should I use an Interior designer?
How does an Interior Designer approach a project?
What will be included in the Interior Design Drawings?
I live in Dubai/Texas/Phuket can you still work for me?
What does an Interior Designer do?
Please don't confuse an Interior Design with Interior Decoration.
Interior Design is designing the internal structure and layout of buildings
to suit the new use the client requires it for.
Interior Decoration is putting together a colour scheme including all the
materials and furnishings to complete an interior. An Interior Designer
will include this aspect in the above.
How do I choose an Interior Designer?
There are many people calling themselves Interior Designers who
are not qualified but may have a natural flair for putting colours and material
together i.e. an interior decorator.
A good Interior Designer will have spent 4 years at University. The course
they will have studied is now called Interior Architecture, which combines
the structural elements of a building with decoration. This is not to be
confused with an Interior Design course which studies Interior Decoration.
After University the designer will seek to join a good Interior Design Company.
So first check the Interior Designer's qualification and secondly look at
past projects they have been involved in.
Why should I use an Interior designer?
An Interior Designer will have a wealth of experience to bring
to your project, which will ensure costly mistakes are avoided, problems
overcome and the job runs smoothly.
In the case of commercial work an Interior Designer will have experience
in how various business are operated which can be applied to the project.
They will also be up-to-date with trends and fashions and will have a wide
knowledge of materials and finishes available. An interior designer will
also be aware of the competition surrounding each individual commercial
project and therefore produce a cutting edge scheme pushing it to the forefront
of the competition.
How does an Interior Designer approach a project?
The Interior Designer will have a meeting with the Client to discuss the project. All aspects and requirements will be discussed and the designer will then come up with a concept package. When this is agreed the Interior Designer will then work with the Architect, Engineer and others who will form the Design Team, to translate the concept into working drawings and finally into reality.
What will be included in the Interior Design Drawings?
The drawings will include:
All main structural
details. The Architects drawings will form the starting point for the Interior
Designer who will then transform the "shell" of the building into a concept
drawing to be discussed with the Client and followed by the completed drawings.
Positions of lighting
and electrical including specifications.
In the case of Bar
& Restaurants construction details for counters, seating and other elements
would be included.
Details of all suppliers
whose materials and services are required.
Specification of all
finishes and furniture including samples etc.
I live in Dubai/Texas/Phuket can you still work for me?
Yes! Our head office is in the United Kingdom but we operate all over the world. Usually an initial site visit to your home or premises is needed but after this most of the work is done remotely via email, fax and telephone. On contacting us we can can tell you how much it will cost for our visits. Click here for additional international information.