Commercial & Home Remodeling

The Interior Design Process in new construction is also used in small home remodeling or large home renovation projects. The portions used are dependent on the size and scope of the updating or change desired. Home remodeling (renovation) projects are a great way to add your own personal touch to an existing or new home, or bring in current trends and creative style to your living space. To achieve the look you want at a price you can afford, hiring an interior designer instead of an architect can save money because the designer's fees are typically lower than those of a licensed architect. Although an interior designer may not have an architectural degree, there are highly talented interior designers who can greatly influence the outcome of your plans and contribute to the success of your home remodeling projects.

Unlike many architects, interior designers usually spend most of their time on home remodeling projects or the design of new homes — they do not normally work as the principal on commercial projects. This expertise in home building and remodeling projects allows many designers to provide you with the benefit of their focused experience, and the fact that they've probably worked on more homes than an architect who is also doing a lot of commercial work.

If your expectations are reasonable and fit somewhat into the footprint of your existing home, an interior designer can work wonders and save you money, too. On the lower end, a designer's fees can range from 1.5-3% of the cost of your remodeling project. On the other hand, a licensed architect may charge 10-15% of the total cost of the project.

With the help of an interior designer, you can save quite a bit of money and time while still enjoying all of the benefits an experienced professional can bring to your project.