When hiring a professional interior designer, one can expect he/she will offer all or some of the following services:

• Visualization of the entire project and creation of scale drawings to assist in planning
• Research of appropriate materials and furnishings that reflect the design concept and functionality of the project and help prevent costly mistakes
• Development of a written budget for the project
• Liaison with showrooms,  trade workers and/or managing subcontractors: carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and the like
• Tracking  progress by providing on-site inspections during construction
• Procuring items that are available only “to the trade” and often discounting them to client
• Timely  and frequent communication with client