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Working with an interior designer can be costly, even if it is money well-spent. Here are five ways to help you stay within your budget
This teen girl bedroom design board Karla pulled together is one of the à la carte services that many designers now offer clients. It sets the tone for the entire project whether you go it alone or work with a designer from start to finish
Let’s be honest, I’m completely biased. In my mind, every design project can benefit from an interior designer. Seriously, I’ve seen enough, “But it looked so good in the showroom” catastrophes to prove my case.
But I get it; few can afford the million-dollar decorator treatment. Here’s the inside scoop on getting the most from working with a professional without breaking the bank.
As a starting point, expect to allocate 20 per cent of your overall renovation or building budget toward working with an interior designer. The more prep work you do ahead of time can help keep your costs manageable.
Karla Amadatsu of Kerrisdale Design is an interior designer based in South Surrey.
Originally published in BC Home & Garden magazine. For regular updates, subscribe to our free Home and Garden e-newsletters, or purchase a subscription to the magazine.