Frequently asked questions
What is the point of taking an interior designer?
The benefits of taking an interior designer are:
- The design of your project by a professional.
- The customization of the project according to your tastes.
- Optimization of spaces
- The guarantee of the deadlines respected.
- Cost control.
- The complete support of the project.
What does the interior designer do?
The interior designer listens to the request of his client.
It offers plan in section and 3D.
He verifies the technical and financial feasibility of the project.
It gives a budget envelope.
He follows the site until the complete realization of the works.
How much does the performance of an interior designer cost?
The fees of the interior designers are calculated as a percentage of the amount of work (between 12 and 15%). A package can be offered for partial missions or small projects. We draw your attention to the fact that the interior designer is only paid by the client. If you are offered a lower percentage, it is a safe bet that the unscrupulous interior designer is paid a commission by companies.
How is the first meeting with the interior designer?
The contact is made on the premises of future work. The client sets out his needs and wishes. He communicates to the interior designer all useful documents such as plans, photos, contact details of the trustee ... The interior designer checks some of the plans provided and makes photos. If there is no plan, the interior designer will have to make a complete survey.
How much does the work cost?
For the complete renovation of an apartment or a house, it is necessary to count between 1000 and 1500 € of the m², for professional premises, it is necessary between 600 and 1000 € of the m². Of course, this is an average. If the benefits are luxurious, you need more.
How long does the work take?
The duration of the work depends on several factors such as surface area, complexity, whether the site is occupied or empty. For an apartment of 50m ², it takes about 8 weeks.
What is the site meeting for?
The weekly site meeting allows a regular follow-up with the resolution of the questions in consultation on elements having occurred the previous week. This maintains a steady pace of advancement. The company has to report every week.
What is a construction hazard? What does this entail? How do we manage it?
It is common for a construction site to have both good and bad surprises. Demolishing partitions, we can discover a pretty brick wall and prefer to put it forward. It is sometimes interesting to review some improvements to improve the project. When ordering tiles, delivery may be delayed or canceled. We can either wait or find another tile available. It is therefore necessary to be able to react quickly so as not to impact the deadline too much. When working it is wise to provide a budget margin of 3% for contingencies.