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Decorator vs Interior Designer vs CIIID Style Strategist?
Hiring an INTERIOR Professional is a wonderful and very cost effective decision. The process however can be like finding a high-quality marriage or business partner. You should talk to associates, friends and get referrals.
Once you have narrowed done the options, call or meet with them as it is crucial to like, trust & value your partner.
At IMAGE To INTERIOR®, we feel so strongly about being able to understand and fulfil your interior style & design needs that we send you (via email) a short Style Options Survey to help us ensure that we are all on the same page.
OK, so what exactly is the difference between:
- Interior Designer
- Interior Decorator
- Home Stager / Re-designer
- CIIID Interior Consultant is a Design Style Strategist – CIIID (Certified Image, Interior, Industry Design) that is already an accredited Decorator, Designer or Stager.
All perform ‘very important’ functions with specialities & duties as described below:;;
1. The Professionally trained and licensed Interior Designer of residential, retail or office spaces can & do perform similar duties as the Interior Decorator but go further to specify inherent interior products like plumbing, electrical, media, appliances and then design the ‘non load bearing walls’ to go beyond aesthetics to create or redesign the basic structure, layout & functionality of the space.
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Create ‘FUNCTIONAL WALLS’ ;;
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2. The Professionally trained and certified Interior Decorator is concerned with the aesthetic & physical adornment of a residential, retail or office space. ie: Paint Colour selection & placement; appropriate and price sensitive furniture & accessories that will best utilize the specific area; Window and Floor coverings designed for beauty & function as well as hard & soft accessories that add the final touch of value to an interior space.
INTERIOR DECORATORS
Create ‘BEAUTIFUL WALLS’>>
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3. The Home Stager qualified by specialized education is called in to ‘Set up’ or ‘Stage’ or ‘Merchandise’ home or space to SELL. They remove, refresh & revamp a space to heighten the value by making the property less personal and more desirable to the future purchaser.
HOME STAGERS create ‘PROFITABLE WALLS’ ;;
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4. The Professionally Trained & Certified CIIID – Interior Consultant AKA – Design Style Strategists have their education & background in the Home Staging, Interior Decorating and/or Interior Design Profession and have been further educated and trained with the industry specific BUSINESS Behind DESIGN to create interior spaces around the occupants style using custom interior project management tools to save their client’s time, headaches & money when creating an interior that is Simply You by Design…
CIIID INTERIOR CONSULTANTS Create
‘FENG-TIONAL, BEAUTIFUL & PROFITABLE WALLS’;;;
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To hire one of our Certified INTERIOR Style Strategists – ask for a results oriented FREE 15-20 Minute Style Strategy Session. You will receive instant solutions and Interior TIPS. This session is essential to determine whether we can work together to achieve your desired results.
IMAGE To INTERIOR™ incorporates The Triple ID Style Classification System© which transitions your personality, body shape and colouring to create your own unique Image, Interior or Industry Design Style. This information is proven to be invaluable when you are purchasing clothes, furniture & accessories and even business marketing materials to match your style and budget.
Wikpedia’s Definitions: Professional versus D-I-Y
There are three main approaches to managing a home improvement project: hiring a general contractor, directly hiring specialized contractors, or doing the work oneself.
A general contractor oversees a home improvement project that involves multiple trades. A general contractor acts as project manager, providing access to the site, removing debris, coordinating work schedules, and performing some aspects of the work.
35% of homeowners, according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report bypass the general contractor, and hire tradesmen themselves, including plumbers, electricians and roofers.
Another strategy is to “do it yourself” (DIY). 67% of homeowners report they will do some work themselves when they remodel according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report. Several major American retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowes, specialize in selling materials and tools for DIY home improvement. These stores host classes and carry numerous books to teach customers how to do the work themselves. DIY websites also provide information, in the form of how-to videos, articles and step-by-step instructions.
Home improvement industry
Home or residential renovation is a $300 billion industry in the United States,[2] and a $48 billion industry in Canada.[3] The average cost per project is $3,000 in the United States and $11,000–15,000 in Canada.[4]
There are several types of companies that contribute to the booming renovation industry. Supply businesses such as Home Depot, Lowes, Menards and Rona Lansing provide all the materials and tools necessary to facilitate home renovations. Many online companies and home improvement websites offer tips, guidelines and trends to give homeowners ideas for design and décor.
Associations
Playing a critical role are the professional associations created to represent the architects, architectural technologists, interior designers and skilled trades that provide specialized services tohomeowners. These associations provide credibility, trade guidelines and useful information to help homeowners learn more about the trades they are about to hire.[citation needed]
Renovation contractors
Perhaps the most important or visible professionals in the renovation industry are renovation contractors or skilled trades. These are the builders that have specialized credentials, licensing and experience to perform renovation services in specific municipalities. While there is a fairly large ‘grey market’ of unlicensed companies, there are those that have membership in a reputable association or are accredited by a professional organization.