May
be this is your first time of hiring an interior decorator, or it may be you
are considering changing the present one. Whatever the case, you need to do
some research on how to go about it from different angles. There are many
factors that come into play when choosing a decoration service provider, and
here we shall consider only those that pertain to residential interiors. You
can change your mind about hiring an the Best
Interior Designers in New Delhi at any time during the process, even
after installation if things don't look as expected. But before signing a
contract ensure you have done these checklist items:
1.Experience
and track record: When hiring a decoration service
provider, first find out if they have had any experience in your part of the world
personally or virtually. You can look them up on the internet and check their
portfolios by browsing through their website to see how good they are.
2.Do
they understand local building codes? :Do you want to be
able to build on your new interior design plan (or part of it) at some time
after installation? If yes, then ensure that your designer does not insist that
everything has to be done right away; otherwise you would lose the option of
making changes later on for free (in many countries there is no charge for
doing small additions). Ask them about this aspect before taking the next step.
3.Do
they have a showroom, is it in your city? : It may be
worth paying them a visit before getting into any formal arrangements. In some
countries there are laws that require companies to display their registration
numbers clearly on their premises and websites. And if they don't, this may
indicate something sketchy about the business dealings of such companies,
especially when offering you interior decoration services at a cost!
4.Ask
for samples: When visiting the Best
Interior Designers in New Delhi ask them questions and watch carefully
how they respond and behave with you. Many people complain about spending
umpteen trips to different companies trying to find just the right person or
service provider only to discover that everyone is trying very hard not to
answer direct questions but send them from one person to another.In case of
doubt where the company seems evasive about giving straight responses, ask for
samples of some work they have done on their website or on a separate piece of
paper. Compare the quality and price among different companies before going
ahead.
5.Do
they have existing clients in your city? :Ask them to
give you at least three recommendations from previous customers with full
contact details of their home addresses and email addresses so that you can
independently verify these claims later. A legitimate company will not mind
doing this for you, but beware if they snub your request!
6.Estimate
costs: Find out what is included in any estimate
figures, such as labor cost or travel expenses, construction material costs
(like the carpet price), shipping costs, installation fees, etc. Note that in
some places you may have to pay VAT (value added tax) separately on top of the
total estimated amount. If there are hidden costs or "extras"
involved then get them clarified before signing any contract with anyone.
Conclusion
You may ask me what's the final cost of my
interior decoration, and I will say that if you note down all factors involved
in getting it done you can easily work out for yourself what your bottom line
is. Don't be afraid to ask questions before starting on any interior design
project!
