By Joyce Clegg, Allied ASID – Daydream Designs LLC
In my professional career, there have been many discussions on the difference between a designer versus a decorator. Well, let me set the record straight. The decorator can be anyone, from your sister-in-law to someone who markets themselves professionally as a decorator. They usually have little or no specific education in the field, and have not met any certification or regulation standards to sell their services. Decorators, however, are usually relegated to the tasks of filling the interior spaces – painting, furnishings, window coverings, staging, etc. They cannot create floorplans, project-manage remodels, modify interior spaces architecturally, create lighting plans, or specify materials.
Interior Designers, on the other hand, can do all of these things. They are the one-stop shop. A professional designer usually has a degree in Interior Design, or a related field, and usually has to qualify for their affiliations (such as ASID, CKD, etc) annually through Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This ensures that the designer is on top of the latest and greatest technology, materials and their uses, and the application of these.
Most people find, once they choose a designer, they use them for life. Many of my clients have been my clients, and now my friends, for years. We like to say, “if you wouldn’t have your Designer to dinner, don’t have them design your home.” What that means is, if you don’t trust them and like spending time with them, you probably don’t have a good fit for you.
We were many hats – from interior fashionista, to home technology guru, to marriage counselor! The relationship is the most important thing. So, choose once and choose wisely. The relationship is probably going to be a long-standing one, and no one will understand you and your family — and your home — better.
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Contact Joyce at: joyce@daydreamllc.com, www.daydreamllc.com, or 303-329-3732.
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