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Category: Interior-Decorating - Topic: Professional Bedroom Design

If you're starting from scratch, consider hiring an interior designer. They wear two hats- engineer and artist. When building a room from the ground up they can help ensure that the outcome is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. They can design for storage needs and help select color schemes, while planning for plumbing and architectural issues at the same time. Make sure you review their portfolio to ensure they have a distinct style that matches your taste. Get a list of their education and past jobs, and verify that they have all the proper credentials and licenses. Be sure you know what you want before you bring them into the picture- know who the room is for, and what tone or atmosphere you want to create. Designing a child's room poses completely different challenges than designing a master bedroom, and the room you're tackling may influence your choice in who you hire for the job. Be upfront and communicate to them what your budget and timeframe is. If you both know what you're getting into beforehand, there won't be any surprises along the way. Before anyone starts the job, they should offer a proposal and an estimate. Many times a professional interior designer will create a virtual mock-up on a computer, giving you an exact picture of what the final outcome will look like before you ever spend a penny or pick up a paint brush.

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