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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the OP (not the contractor),

I just did our family room with my designer, this our second house together. I spent 18k for a custom rug,  custom 2 chairs, a custom couch, console table, and custom cafe curtains plus 1k in design fees. I would budget 25k per room, but it depends on what you need--e.g. soft furnishings vs. casegoods, dining room table/chairs are $$$, etc.  Working with a designer can be great if you understand its a collaborative process that takes time. Be true to yourself and your family's likes/dislikes and your lifestyle as you make selections and you'll be happy. Instagram can be a great way to find designers in your area.

Tip #1 -- ask your friends with stylish homes if they have a designer they'd recommend. More people use them than you know.  Ask if they would work with them again or if they were to use a designer again what would they do differently?

Tip #2 set up several consults with designers--share your budget (which is realistic I think) and your priorities for spaces and which order. 
The designer will come back with a proposal indicating flat fee or hourly charge for design services. In my case with my new house we decided to come up with a cohesive plan that I can execute piecemeal with her--so I paid for design fees upfront to do 2 rooms but did 1 first (in terms of furnishings, window treatments, etc), we'll pace it out over the course of a year or two.

Tip #3 you might be tempted but don't try to source yourself from their selections, its a very quick way to dropped as a client. Yes designers add markups to some things, but they also pass along discounts and have access to things traditional consumers do not--including installers, workrooms, etc.

Tip #4 By the time something makes it onto Pinterest its dated, your designer can push you to not make decisions that will have your house look like 2024 and can help you achieve a timeless yet put together look. 
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Thanks so much. This is very helpful. -- OP[/quote]

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