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bjgreathouse

When to engage an interior designer

14 years ago
We are currently stationed in Japan and will be returning back to the states in June of next year. I would like to work with an interior designer to renovate our home that has been rented for the last 3 years. The renovation will include two bathrooms, family room, and landscaping. My questions are 1) can an interior designer go into the rental and take measurements while the renters are there and 2) will an interior designer work with me this far out from my returning home (11 months)?

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