BishPuleeze
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You can try collecting pinterest pics for ideas
Thank you! I really like the services that are available.Try the decorist.com. They offer virtual ID services with a range of prices.
This is a subject close to my heart. I majored in the subject and consulted recently housed people on low income through a social enterprise.I can't decorate for sh!t. I can go to stores and pick out things I like pretty easily but I can't put it together right. I live in a townhouse now and plan on moving in another 1.5 to 2 years. I refuse to go out sad in my new house and I WILL hire a decorator. I hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg but it is what it is.
I want to hire a decorator for my apartment. I want to budget 4K but the furniture I have I want to get rid of. Do you think this is enough?Yes. 3 times.
1st time was an apartment. My budget was 3-4K. Mostly accessories. I remember there were some custom barstools. I already had the big items.
2nd time and house rental.
3rd time at the pre construction stage of a condo.
You start with a budget.
They like to present custom ideas to your space.
I had to wait up to a months for completion.
Came here to recommend these 2 options. Many designers to choose from and affordable.
My sectional was 1800 on sale. A 9x12 rug can run you 2000 easily. I would up that budget or repurpose the items you have.I want to hire a decorator for my apartment. I want to budget 4K but the furniture I have I want to get rid of. Do you think this is enough?
I repurpose and upcycle like crazy and I get a lot of compliments. I’m revamping my living room again and I found a gorgeous Fenton lamp that goes with my “vision” along with a shell backed arm chair that was dirt cheap at an estate sale. The rest of the things I already are being painted painted or swamped out to another room. I saved a lot of money doing this vs clearing everything out and starting all over again with a clean slate. Nothing wrong with that but it’s pricey and people generally want to change things every 3-5 years.My sectional was 1800 on sale. A 9x12 rug can run you 2000 easily. I would up that budget or repurpose the items you have.
The way I screamed when I read this . You’re hilarious.Oooohhh I wanna do it!! I’ll send you my portfolio, all my sims loveee my designs. I’m an architect too sis.
damn west elm? Was it expensive?I wanted to, but ended up letting the West Elm design team tweak my ideas into a cohesive design.
Any Pinterest boards that you recommend -- could you post the links?I have, but she's my friend and did it for her portfolio. You'd be surprised how many up and coming interior decorators/stagers who would do it free of charge for their portfolio. You buy all materials, of course.
Look into local stagers and interior decorators just starting out. If you have any design schools check out there too. But the cheapest place would be Pinterest. They have pins that tell you where to buy everything. no different than a person buying the mannequin's entire look to wear.
I hired someone fresh out of college. She had a great portfolio of things she did at her place and for family/friends, so I let her do my living room. To this day, I keep in mind with things she told me about decorating. Has helped me decorate my home throughout the years. Very worth it.
The best way to do it on the low is look into the local university to see if they have a degree in interior design. Find a 3rd or 4th year student who needs a portfolio. They will do it for little or nothing. Some of those students are really good.
My current place doesn’t have a lot of natural light so lots of mirrors and light colors. To not make it “bland” I have colorful throw pillows, rugs (placement made the place look more put together), and throw blankets.What tips did she share?
I haven’t but my friend has for her mother . She did an awesome job too .! Here is her IG nameI can't decorate for sh!t. I can go to stores and pick out things I like pretty easily but I can't put it together right. I live in a townhouse now and plan on moving in another 1.5 to 2 years. I refuse to go out sad in my new house and I WILL hire a decorator. I hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg but it is what it is.
We have hired a decorator, and recently asked her to come back and help, us redecorate our home office. Interior Designers save you a lot of time. She helped us choose an interior color palette, select furniture, rugs, and art work. She also found new ways to use pieces we already had. Designers have lost a lot of income in recent years. Consultations used to be free, but then people started taking the ideas they got in the free consultation and using Home Goods, Ross, and other stores to implement the ideas themselves. Now, most designers charge a fee of up to $250 for up to 2 hours of their time. This helps them to avoid giving ideas away for free. I would suggest starting by getting recommendations from friends or people you know who have beautiful decor.I can't decorate for sh!t. I can go to stores and pick out things I like pretty easily but I can't put it together right. I live in a townhouse now and plan on moving in another 1.5 to 2 years. I refuse to go out sad in my new house and I WILL hire a decorator. I hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg but it is what it is.
I'm actually been running into this problem too. Some stuff I have a hard time paying other people to do or splurging.I would like to but I grew up so poor that I physically can’t hire an interior decorator.
Google images is another great tool. It will even offer copycat versions in lower price ranges.
Start collecting magazine cut outs and make a note of where the sun rises and sets.I plan to hire one when I purchase my home, hopefully later this year. For me, it's a good investment as I'll be spending the majority of my time at home (working, etc.) I have a good idea of what I'd like, just need someone with the vision and expertise to help make it happen.
Totally agree that’s how I got my start before graduating. But bear in mind a student can ONLY fix the aesthetics. Anything structural you’d still need to get a qualified designer/structural engineer.The best way to do it on the low is look into the local university to see if they have a degree in interior design. Find a 3rd or 4th year student who needs a portfolio. They will do it for little or nothing. Some of those students are really good.