Need advise for interior decorators.

10 years ago

Hi Guys - we have recently bought a 2BHK apartment and planning hire an interior decorator for consultation of Interior wall paint colors,
Space management, Lighting, Furniture suggestions and Wall Arts. We would like
to start with living &dinning room.

I contacted local pros and most of them charge an hourly rate of 100$ with roughly 8-10 hrs per room which is very high for us. Could some of you suggest any other options we have? We recently came across a online consultation sites like Decorilla who charge a flat rate of around 500$ each room..Have any one used these kind of services? Are there any cheaper and good options? Me and My husband are happy to take efforts in
terms of shopping and running around once we get direction and guidance but need professional guidance.

Looking for suggestions and reviews.

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jnb DECOR
10 years ago
It all depends where you are located. I am located around Indianapolis area and do not charge that much. I suggest looking at pinterest and finding ideas and colors that you like and go from there. The best place to find home decor is at Pier 1 Imports and Hobby Lobby. I hope this helps!

jnb Decor

Jessica Beachy

Decorator
mcbmd3
10 years ago
You get what you pay for. Depending on where you are located, the hourly rate is reasonable.
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10 years ago
I think what you are looking for is a designer, not decorator. She can help you with space planning and come up with a design plan according to your budget.
She has vendors only available through the trade to source things for you wholesale. These vendors often have showrooms at design centers that you will have access to through her.You either pay her markup usually around 30% or pay her hourly for the job.
Believe me you will save so much money this way!
Not only will you avoid expensive design mistakes( seen on Houzz all the time) you will have a wonderful home designed just for you. Pay the money now to avoid paying double down the road when wrong sized furniture, wrong paint choice, wrong backsplash and countertops..........are chosen without a proper plan.