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By Claudia Ricciardone
How to Get the Designer Look
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Dear Claudia,
My husband and I just bought our dream home and will be hiring an interior designer. This is our first time though and we are a little nervous about finding someone who is a good fit. We are full of questions…What does it cost? Can they decorate in any style? Do designers sell furnishings and décor? How long does it take? We’ve heard that to design a large home could take at least a year! That’s a long time to work with someone and we want to be sure it’s a good fit. Please help! Thank you, Laura
A
Dear Laura,
I could write a book on your ques-
tion! But since I only have a couple of pages, here is the Cliff Notes version of my answer. Finding a suitable match is key to enjoying your experience working with an interior designer, especially because cost and processes can vary dramatically from designer to designer (or firm to firm). Volume 5, Issue 3 | www.LuxLifestyle-magazine.com
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