Many Americans are looking to revamp their interior or exterior as summer approaches. If you're one of those people, you may realize you might need some help. What better way to get help than by hiring a professional interior designer? Here are questions you should ask your interior designer before hiring them.

1. What Is Your Inspiration?

It's always a good idea to gain insight into your potential interior designer's inspiration. They may be inspired by a particular color scheme, another famous designer, or an artist. It's a good idea to get a feel for any design themes throughout their portfolio to ensure their general design inspiration and vision match yours. After all, if you have dreams of a rustic farmhouse-style interior, it may not mix well with a designer focusing on more Gothic themes.

2. How Much Collaboration Do You Welcome?

One of the main things you want to be sure of is whether your designer welcomes collaboration. They may expect a set of guidelines from the beginning that they later work with. Maybe they're comfortable with periodic check-ins that allow you to make alterations. Just make sure that your working style matches each other's expectations, so there are no clashes.

3. Do You Have References?

You don't want to make the mistake of hiring a designer who does terrible work or who is unreliable. If you have a time frame to complete your home renovation, you want to have confidence that you're hiring a professional who has delivered when they were supposed to. If they have the amount of expertise that they claim, they shouldn't hesitate to give you at least a few references to contact.

4. What Is Your Strength?

Maybe their strength lies in a particular room. After all, they may focus more on kitchens and bathrooms compared to the entire home. Therefore, if you're planning on doing a whole home renovation, find someone who has the confidence, skill, and expertise to handle any room.

According to Foyr, specialized interior design industries will increase by about 20% over the next decade. The right interior designer can revamp your home and showcase your personality. All interior designers don't work the same, so you must ask the right questions to find the right fit. Our team looks forward to having a consultation with you and welcome as many questions as you have. Contact Castner & Castner anytime to set up an appointment.