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Company formed in the summer of 1999 with the intention of bringing added value interior design to the domestic and commercial marketplaces in the UK.
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Architecture and interior design firm that also provides services in furniture consultancy, space planning and project management.
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Design consultancy that specializes in retail and interior design as well as corporate identity and brand and packaging design.
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Company provides design, sales and installation services; located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.
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Multi-disciplinary firm in Norway that focuses on urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design.
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Guide to Interior Design
An office designer can make your office both prettier and more productive1. Decorating firms can help you with organization and storage.
2. An office designer can keep you compliant with local, state and federal building codes.
3. An interior design consultant can make your office safe, ergonomic and accessible.
4. Decorating firms can brand your business with furniture that matches your business identity.
5. An office designer can make your office more productive by optimizing light, acoustics and space.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Research interior design requirements before you begin
Before browsing decorating firms, prepare yourself to answer some basic questions, including: For whom is the space being designed? What will it be used for? And, what is your timeline and budget?
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Be prepared to ask as many questions as you answer. An important question to ask your office designer is, "Are you licensed?" Several states require the answer to be yes; consult the National Council for Interior Design Qualification to find out if yours is one of them.
Start your search for interior design services via online directories
While many interior designers and decorating firms advertise online, keep in mind that because most directories charge advertisers a fee, they aren't typically comprehensive.
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Directories of interior design services include LocalInteriorDesign.com and Interior Designers Worldwide. You can also look for interior design organizations at Business.com.
Look for a seasoned interior design consultant within professional associations
Most trade associations offer free referral services through which you can connect with a commercial interior design consultant. And thanks to exacting membership requirements, association members are more likely to have good education and experience.
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The American Society of Interior Designers, the Interior Design Society and the International Furnishings & Design Association have searchable online member directories of decorating firms.
Ask interior design schools for alumni referrals
Schools nationwide produce qualified interior design professionals and can often recommend former students in your area.
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Browse the Interior Design School Review or the Council for Interior Design Accreditation to find an accredited school — and an educated interior design consultant — in your area.
Consider niche decorating firms if you have unique spatial needs
While most decorating firms can handle your average office, interior design services come in many flavors; some specialize in certain types of commercial interior design, including design for health care, hotels, restaurants and retail.
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Visit the Institute of Store Planners to find an office designer that specializes in retail, or the Foodservice Consultants Society International to find one who specializes in foodservice.
Do it yourself with office interior design software
If you've got an especially small budget and very basic needs, you might consider being your own office designer.
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Download a free trial of SmartDraw, an easy-to-use interior design software that includes thousands of ready-made graphics. The interior design software from plan3D is designed for homeowners but can also be used for office interiors. Find additional design applications via Business.com's interior design software directory.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Make sure your office designer signs a contract so that all parties understand clearly what the project entails, how much it will cost and when it will be finished.
- Choose your interior design consultant based not only on price, but also on experience, background and the quality of both the service they offer and the merchandise they buy.
- Look for decorating firms that will meet with you regularly to review punch lists and budgets.
- An interior design consultant might charge a flat fee for the entire project, an hourly fee or a 'cost plus' fee, whereby they purchase materials at cost and then sell them for an agreed-upon percentage more.
