How to Choose the Right Professional for Your Interior Design Needs

Interior Stylist vs. Decorator vs. Designer: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to interior design, there are many different professionals who can help you create the space of your dreams. But what exactly are the differences between an interior stylist, decorator, and designer? Which one will be able to partner with you and meet your desired outcome?

Interior Stylist

An interior stylist is responsible for creating a visually appealing space with decorative elements. They use their skills and knowledge of color, shape, and texture to put together a cohesive look. However, they do not have the same training or expertise as an interior designer, and they are not responsible for ensuring that the space is functional or safe.

Interior Decorator

An interior decorator is more involved in the overall design process than an interior stylist. They work with clients to understand their needs and wants, and they develop a design concept that meets those needs. They also source and select furniture, accessories, and other decorative items. However, they do not have the same training or expertise as an interior designer, and they are not responsible for ensuring that the space complies with building codes.

Interior Designer

An interior designer is the most qualified of the three professions for remodeling and new construction projects. They have formal education and training in interior design, and they are responsible for creating functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces. They work with clients to understand their needs and wants, and they develop a design concept that meets those needs. They also source and select furniture, accessories, and other decorative items, and they ensure that the space complies with building codes.

What is the average cost of hiring an interior designer?

The average cost of hiring an interior designer varies depending on the size and complexity of the project, the location, and the experience of the designer. Interior designers often charge by the hour, the square foot, the project scope, or a combination.

So, which type of professional is right for you?

For large remodels and new home builds, an interior design has formal education and training to collaborate with builders and architects, select fixtures and finishes tailored to your needs, and organize hundreds of details to make your vision come to life.

Nuance Interior Design is located in Bellevue, Washington and serves the greater Seattle area. When you choose to work with Nuance Interior Design you have the confidence knowing you are getting professionals with a formal education and degree in interior design, over a decade of experience, and an extensive portfolio. Here are some of the services offered at Nuance Interior Design.

• Extensive design showroom where you have access to the exclusive luxury products with beautiful cabinetry on display, saving you hundreds of hours of traveling to different vendors across the valley.
•  New construction & Major Remodels
  • Detailed Pre-Construction Specification Book
    • Floor Plans: interior, electrical, furnishings
    • Elevations: dimensioned & labeled with callouts
    • Renderings: Color 2D & 3D
    • Finish Schedules: flooring, countertops, tile, grout, paint, etc.
    • Cabinetry: custom layouts, finishes, interior storage, accessories
    • Hardware: door, cabinetry, switches, outlets
    • Appliances: installation guides, integration with cabinetry
    • Millwork: trim, moulding, doors, windows, stairs
    • Plumbing: fixtures, rough-in placement, finishes
    • Lighting: decorative, task, cabinetry, ambient
    • Fixed Accessories: towel bars, mirrors, hooks
    • Exterior: materials, finishes, lighting
• Custom cabinetry
• Space planning and layout
• Furniture selection and placement
• Color and material selection
• Lighting design
• Hardware selection
• Project management
• Custom Window treatments (drapery, shutters, blinds, and shades)
• Exterior patio and deck shades

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