Knowing Who Is A Credible Decorator From The Arrogant

Know exactly what you want and what you are receiving. People usually confuse a Decorator with a Designer. Interior Designers are usually licensed with an Associate, Bachelors or even a Masters degree, while Interior Decorators are often not. A good Decorator though usually holds a Certificate. That does not mean the training is a walk in the park. The purpose of the Certification is to provide you with the guarantee that your Decorator has been mentored, trained and schooled with accountability.

Do not depen solely on credentials however. Anybody can get a certificate or degree online today and although a good number are credible, there is an awful lot of un-integral offerings out there. Let the buyer be warned. I earned my Certified Interior Decorator designation from an online, accredited school that was excellent. The classes were comprehensive, the school had a good reputation and the certification has value amongst other established, credible Decorators and Designers.

After finding satisfaction with the credentials inquiries, move to perhaps the most important factors in selecting your Decorator: reputation and experience. Does your potential Decorator have happy clients with whom you can talk to? Are portfolios available for you to see before and afterpictures of completed projects? Everyone has to begin sometime. Just because a Decorator does not have 20 years under their name does not mean that they are not talented. In fact, sometimes hiring someone new brings with it many advantages: reduced fees and higher motivation. When it is all said and done, a Decorator is fully aware that their reputation is what really holds a strong clientele list, not just advertising.

When you arrange an interview with a Decorator, make certain the interview goes both ways. You not only answer their questions as to what you want, how much money you have set aside, what time frames are acceptable and the likes. But you must interview the Decorator too. Do you hit it off? Do you feel relaxed that the Decorator is going to make your dreams and vision real? Or does the Decorator impose their own preferences on you?

Finally, distinguish an excellent Decorator from reality shows on TV. The arrogance and diva-like attitudes usually seen projected on several decorating and home make-over shows should never be tolerated because truthfulness is absent compared to those who are credible business owners, who love this profession. Exceptional service and humility still goes a long way towards a mutually nebeificial solution. Your Decorator wins and you win with peace of mind that the changes about to happen in your home is going to be an experience you will happily remember and narrate over and over.


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