Hiring an INTERIOR Professional is a wonderful and very cost effective decision.

It is however a bit like finding a high-quality marriage or business partner.  It is important to know that we are all on the same page.  It is also crucial to like and trust your partner.  As such you need to feel confident that we understand your needs and are able to fulfill your desires.

What is the difference between an Interior  Decorator, Interior Designer, Home Stager & CIIID Style Strategist?

All perform important functions with various specialties and duties as described below:

1. The Home Stager qualified by the Redesign Association is called in to set up a home or space to SELL.  They remove, refresh & revamp a space to heighten the value by making the property less personal and more desirable to the future purchaser.

The Home Stager creates PROFITABLE WALLS

2. The Professionally Trained Interior Decorator is concerned mainly with the asethetic & physical adornment of a residential, retail or office space.  ie:  Paint Colour selection & placement; appropriate and price sensitive furniture & accessories that will best utilize the specific area; Window and Floor coverings designed for beauty & function as well as hard &  soft accessories that add the final touch of value to an interior space.

Interior Decorators create BEAUTIFUL WALLS

3. The Professionally trained Interior Designer of residential, retail or office spaces can & do perform the similar duties as the Interior Decorator but, normally go beyond the asethitics to create or redesign the basic structure, layout & functionality of the space.

Interior Designers create FUNCTIONAL WALLS

4. The Professionally Trained CIIID Style Strategists have they basic background from either the Home Staging, Interior Decorating and/or Interior Design Professions and have been further educated and trained with BUSINESS Behind DESIGN to create interior spaces around the occupants style using custom interior project management tools to save their client’s time, energy & money when creating an interior that is Simply You by Design…

CIIID Style Strategists Design Profitable, Beautiful & Functional WALLS

To hire one of our Certified Design Style Strategists ask for a results oriented Style Strategy Session is essential to determine whether we can work together to achieve your desired results.

IMAGE To INTERIOR™ incorporates The Triple ID Style Classification System© which transitions your personality, body shape and colouring to create your own unique Image, Interior or Industry Design Style. This information is proven to be invaluable when you are purchasing clothes, furniture & accessories and even business marketing materials to match your style and budget.

Here’s Wikpedia’s Definitions: Professional versus do-it-yourself

There are three main approaches to managing a home improvement project: hiring a general contractor, directly hiring specialized contractors, or doing the work oneself.

A general contractor oversees a home improvement project that involves multiple trades. A general contractor acts as project manager, providing access to the site, removing debris, coordinating work schedules, and performing some aspects of the work.

35% of homeowners, according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report bypass the general contractor, and hire tradesmen themselves, including plumbers, electricians and roofers.

Another strategy is to “do it yourself” (DIY). 67% of homeowners report they will do some work themselves when they remodel according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report. Several major American retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowes, specialize in selling materials and tools for DIY home improvement. These stores host classes and carry numerous books to teach customers how to do the work themselves. DIY websites also provide information, in the form of how-to videos, articles and step-by-step instructions.

Home improvement industry

Home or residential renovation is a $300 billion industry in the United States,^[2] and a $48 billion industry in Canada.^[3] The average cost per project is $3,000 in the United States and $11,000–15,000 in Canada.^[4]

There are several types of companies that contribute to the booming renovation industry. Supply businesses such as Home Depot, Lowes, Menards and Rona Lansing provide all the materials and tools necessary to facilitate home renovations. Many online companies and home improvement websites offer tips, guidelines and trends to give homeowners ideas for design and décor.

Associations

Playing a critical role are the professional associations created to represent the architects, architectural technologists, interior designers and skilled trades that provide specialized services to homeowners. These associations provide credibility, trade guidelines and useful information to help homeowners learn more about the trades they are about to hire.^{[citation needed]}

Associations include:

• Canadian Decorators Association
• The American Institute of Architects

Renovation contractors

Perhaps the most important or visible professionals in the renovation industry are renovation contractors or skilled trades. These are the builders that have specialized credentials, licensing and experience to perform renovation services in specific municipalities. While there is a fairly large ‘grey market’ of unlicensed companies, there are those that have membership in a reputable association or are accredited by a professional organization.