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How do you make money doing interior decorating?

Question by k.berry86: How do you make money doing interior decorating?
I have always wanted to become an interior decorator and own my own business. But I wanted to know how the system works. How will i get paid? Do i have to hire contractors? Also Do i work off of commission of my jobs? I am strictly talking about running my own business. Thanks!

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Answer by eskie lover
Basically, you work for clients who hire you to do design projects. Essentially, we are manifesting who they are, how they live, where they have been and what they enjoy in their living or working spaces, but much of the time, we aren’t doing all of the work necessary to realize the design. Sometimes projects are simple, like designing a space that functions to fit a family’s lifestyle with no major construction. And sometimes you are managing a major remodel that must conform to codes which often require licensed, bonded and insured contractors. Sometimes compensation is hourly, like for flooring & window treatment, furniture and accessory shopping, sometimes it is by the project and still others you purchase goods at to the trade wholesale prices and you add your percentage. When you are involved in a major remodel, there are insurances you must carry, contractors and trades people you must hire and pay, permits to be pulled, fees to be paid, supplies you must purchase, etc. and all of these must be factored into the client’s budget all of the while keeping your own profit in mind. In these cases, after you complete the design, you really become the project manager supervising every step involved in realizing the design. Generally speaking, you get compensated in thirds with specific benchmarks completed to receive payment when working on major projects. When purchasing furniture to the trade, you pay for the furniture up front and are paid by the client after delivery, and you pay the tax to the state at the end of the year.

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Posted by Window Treatments - April 24, 2013 at 1:56 pm

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Q&A: Interior Design Help Please – Window Treatment needed!?

Question by expat g: Interior Design Help Please – Window Treatment needed!?
The focal point of our home has a big design flaw! The windows/doors follow a bay style – however the top windows the cement was poured straight.

We were able to get windows installed and the aluminum conformed to follow the bay style and it works well. Now I need to think about window cover because the afternoon sun comes in and really heats up the house. We brought an awning/canvas guy and he wanted to install all this iron extending way beyond the window so that it can cover the sides where bay goes in. Many have said to put the window treatment on outside instead of inside to prevent the heat from entering into the house in the first place. I’m up for that but I really don’t want anything too big that would distract from the look. No designs, frills, and I do like the light coming in without the heat. Any ideas? Thanks!

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Answer by fuzzylolipop
Particularly if this is a south facing window, the best thing would have been to use low-E argon gas filled insulated windows in the first place as to repel and insulate from the heat. In my opinion an awning works best for commercial or very traditional exteriors – and I do not think that is the look you are going for. You could do a pergola that extends the length of the window and will help diffuse some of the light and still keep the feeling of the house. You could look into professionally installed window films – they do make a solar film which will cut down on the heat but it will slightly darken the light coming in. Nothing dramatic or more than the light that an awning would have altered. You could also do plantation shutters (or wooden blinds, a less expensive version of the same idea) which will help some as well and give you maximum control and flexibility with how much light comes in. Aside from those two options – option 3 would be a motorized window shade but in the end it would be closing off the window to some degree to get some control over the light and heat. Where there is light – there is heat. So in the end you will have to choose between the two to some degree.

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Posted by Window Treatments - February 13, 2012 at 3:58 pm

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supposing you are planning te redecorate all the interior walls & replace all the window treatments in your?

Question by iamyoursweetangel: supposing you are planning te redecorate all the interior walls & replace all the window treatments in your?
home. What wall & window treatments would you select and why? pls help me to detail curtain lengths and headings

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Answer by shadowbaby4
I really like floor-length curtains. They make any room look a little more classy. I’d probably do traditional rod-pocket curtains for that length. I just painted my living room red and I’m planning to find chocolate brown curtains with some fabulous, earthy texture. I originally wanted wooden blinds instead of curtains for a more modern look, but the price was a little astounding.

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Posted by Window Treatments - September 6, 2011 at 11:55 am

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