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[quote=Anonymous]OP if you’re doing shopping lists and have a $20k total budget, you’re in the kind of “non-traditional” zone of interior decorating.

Traditionally, decorators served as the retailer. So they sourced furniture for you that is “to the trade,” sort of like wholesale, and took a similar markup that a store would take. They handled the ordering, receiving, returns etc just like a store would. The same thing for fabric and managing workrooms for drapes, pillows, etc.

Of course now a lot, lot more is available for people to buy directly. So there are more decorators who might charge an hourly or flat fee and more or less abandon the markup on goods. It kind of doesn’t matter in the end. It’s just how it’s billed.

Having done something similar in the not SO distant past, I bet you’re looking at $3-7k in designer cost.

There are definitely ways to get something similar for cheaper or free. Online services are one way. The fee to you is low because the model is a commission on sales of the stuff they recommend. Store design services is the other. Usually free for the same reason.

If I were you and you have a little time, I would start with store designers. It might be a dud but it’s low investment. Bring them dimensions and a clear list of your needs (eg seating for 8, a recliner, etc).

Paint colors should be last and you can use a paint store consultant for that. Gather swatches as you buy the other stuff. [/quote]

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