It seems more and more designers are charging flat fees these days. Is this a good idea?

I have just been approached by a potential client who asks this question, " If I hire you to help with the interiors of my home which is now under construction and I give you a budget for the pro…

I am considering a project in Florida, but I don't know if I am allowed to work there? What was the thing that happened with Kelly Wearstler? Where does ASID stand? Thanks!

Hi all,
I am doing a series of posts on how the interior design process is changing as seen through my lens as the Founder of Decorati and as a designer. See my latest topic - Printed Catalogs.…

My name is Martin Fine of Martin Fine Photography. I am and have been a photographer of interiors, architecture and hospitality for over 20 years.

I found the Decorati website and I am im…

With the cost of shipping, travel, speaking French, knowing where to go, how to pay, how to be sure what you are buying is real?

I have been helping Interior designer do this for 20 year…

Do you know of any high quality furniture manufacturers that have a coffee table that can convert to a dining room table. I need it for a solarium that has milti purpose uses. Living room, and dinin…

I am looking to have a custom sofa made underneath a rounded window, I am located in Long Island, NY. Anybody have any upholsterers that are reliable and do a great job and not overly expensive? NY NJ…

I am new to the world of draperies....this has been something I have shied away from giving quotes in the past. I generally refer to others I have heard of in our area that do wonderful work. Now, I …

I am working on a project and look for a curved settee, upholstered or wood, following the line of a staircase. Traditional, maybe tuffted but not rustic. Any local furniture maker who can take a cu…

I am looking for a broadloom or, possibly, carpet tile to go into a residence with dogs. Does anyone have any suggestions about what has worked best for them? It can be wool or synthetic.

Hello..My name is Susan Tollefsen. I am a designer in Raleigh NC. I was chosen to participate in an online reality design competition. Nations Next Top Model Home
We were given a ridiculous budg…

As a retail leasing broker working primarily in Soho and Tribeca, I have space for lease, as well as retail condos for sale (both off and on market deals). It is a tenant's and buyer's market. Regards…

Madison Ave. & 32nd St., 2nd Flr. Large windows facing Ave. Approx. 750sqft., willing to reorganize to share. Seeking a designer, creative person, who needs a midtown presence without the midtown …

How else are designers charging these days? When I was working with a designer she quoted me a 30% markup. Is this standard?

Thanks in advance for your help. I am doing a web design project, focusing on a b2b site for a furniture manufacturer. So, if you're an interior designer, or you are a buyer for a furniture store, I …