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Difference between Interior Designer and Interior Decorator

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Difference between Interior Designer and Interior Decorator

Interior designers and interior decorators are very confusing terms. Project management is divided into these two parts i.e. every project is divided into two stages designing stage & execution stage. as the name itself says interior designing is designing stage & interior decorator is part of the execution stage. many interior designers who provide only consultancy services are interior designers only & some who provide only execution services are interior decorators. who performs both the activities are interior designers & decorators, like AASHA Interiors?

Designer

Scope of Interior Designer

Taking measurements: Designers need to take physical measurement & visit site in order to understand space well. Understanding sun path, ventilation, windows, columns, beams, existing plumbing & electrical provisions to provide a practical design option.
Clients requirements: Here at AASHA interiors we have a client requirement form, which covers basic sets of questions. Apart from the points mention in the form, there are other asks also by clients & they also have their specific requirements. Based on these points’ designer makes his planning & designs
Planning: we believe planning is the most important step. Planning of the space is usually done keeping the client’s lifestyle & habitat into consideration. Designers also consider new age technology & current trend while making layouts
Designing: Once the layout (planning) is frozen by client designing take the front seat. Creative ideas are the most essential medium for expressing designs. While designing designers also consider the material which according to him will do justice to his designs.
Material selection: After planning & designing is done, material selection is to be done. Designers have considered materials in his designs. While the selection of material designers has to ensure that the selected material fits into clients’ taste & very important budget. Here designers’ visualizations skills are tested.
Drawings: At this stage, the client is not required. As per the approval designs, designers have to make designs for contractors. These designs help contractors to perform the execution properly as anticipated by designers. These drawings are called technical drawings or working drawings. These drawings are. Structural plan, HVAC plan, electrical plan, plumbing plan, furniture plan, ceiling plan.

Decorator

Scope of Interior Decorator

Budgeting: Based on the working designs, material selection interior decorators has to provide budgeting to the client for approval. Budgeting should consider every minute detail to avoid complications ahead.
Marking & approval: After the approval of budget works starts on the site. Many decorators avoid but we strongly follow the practice of markings on site. Though it’s a time-consuming process it gives a sense of confidence to clients, decorators & designers, that the designs fit well on the site.
Site supervision: Very crucial stage & can be said as the heart of the interior decorating stage. Supervision includes quality check, providing instructions to contractors, check the work completed & track the performance of the project on the parameters of time & budget. It is the most complex but very interesting part of complete project management. Interior decorators require a very special tact & training of getting work done. Here at AASHA interiors, we provide such kind of training program.
Handover: The handover stage is the most stressful stage. At this stage, there is no room for any error. Any error leads to a big loss of material, money & time. It requires prompt decision-making ability. At this stage, clients acknowledge the work of interior decorator & interior designer.
We hope you are satisfied with the above answer for difference between interior designer and interior decorator.
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