You want to see a variety of before and after photos from various projects. If your prospective interior designer does not have any pictures of a completed bathroom, for example, you may want to speak to someone else with experience and photos to show you if that is the room you are redesigning.

Your interior designer will provide many services, including but not limited to:

• PDF presentations / Color selections / Lighting designs / General / inspiration / Furniture selection / Product research / Floor planning  / Product and cost comparisons / Flooring selections / Wall and window treatments / Lifestyle requirements / Budget / Accessories

You can often save money by hiring an interior designer. Industry professionals have access to discounts from multiple businesses that they can pass on to their clients. Also, you can avoid costly mistakes and purchases by utilizing a designer’s professional services up front, rather than during a redo of a space that did not suit your needs or desires.

An interior designer knows how to use furnishings, colors, and art to make a small space look larger. A strategically placed mirror or light colors of paint can do wonders for increasing visual depth. Additionally, breaking a long narrow room into different seating areas can add dimension. You will be amazed at how well the right interior design can turn your small living space into a functional and homey environment.

Think about the primary use of the room, and who will see it. Your bedroom is your haven and should be inviting to you. A living room or dining room that will be seen by many people is where you may want to make a statement. How do you need the room to function for you? People who have very little storage space may want to incorporate pieces of furniture that double as storage spaces. In an open environment, it is essential to have an interior design that flows from one room to the next.

Having a clear vision of what you want is essential. If you are not sure, the services of the interior designer can be priceless. Before you go out and start buying pieces of furniture and artwork that do not mix, get help narrowing down your design and theme. Some colors compliment while others clash. You want your living space to reflect your personality and be functional and inviting at the same time.

An in-depth consultation with an interior designer about your desires, goals, and lifestyle will yield important answers.  As a result, you will be able to determine what flooring, wallcoverings, window treatments, and furnishings will best suit your needs.

• What is your budget?
• Have you ever worked with an interior designer before?
• What design style do you like or have in mind?
• Will you want to remain in the home during the design?
• Is there anything you absolutely do not like?
• What is your timeframe?

Interior Designers turn visions into reality. We work from the inside out, taking into consideration the architectural style, geographical location, lifestyle and preference of our clients, as well as any other parameters, to which we then add our experience and expertise in combining shapes, colours, materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, soft furnishing and décor element to a successful scheme.

Interior Designers not only have a keen eye for detail, knowing what works and what doesn’t work together, but they are also experience trouble shooters. Every design project will face some type of challenges, whether it be delays in production, items lost in transport, items damaged during transport... the list goes on. At the same time, interior designers usually have far more resources than you would have in terms of vendors, suppliers, artisans and trade. This means an interior designer will not only create a beautiful, cohesive space, where every single item is intentional, but also ensure a smooth and headache free process for you, by handling issues that will arise along the way.

Interior Designers have access to ‘trade only’ resources that do not sell to the public. Some may sell through high-end retailers, which however, may not be available in your area. Designers also work directly with manufacturers, who can create customised and bespoke pieces for our client projects.

The earlier the better. It’s never too early to speak to an interior designer. The earlier you start working with an interior designer the better she/he can help you avoid mistakes when planning your design project as it relates to the selection of finishes, types of windows, lighting etc. For example, we plan for the exact location of electrical outlets and sockets, depending on the furniture layout of your space, which is based on shape and size of your space as well as your lifestyle and preferences.

The collaboration between you and your interior designer is very personal. The first thing you should consider is whether you like the designer as a person and what they stand for. Then of course you should take into account their experience and expertise, What do others say about working with this interior designer? Lastly, you should also consider their style. Some designer are specialized in a specific style, others work with many different styles.

We offer Interior Design Consultations, which can be fully dedicated to the selection of colours and/ or other finishes. It is not just about picking the ‘most beautiful’ colour, but the one that suits your personality, works well with the other elements in the space and enhances the overall look and feel of it.

No, there are no drawings or mood boards included. Interior Design Consultations are working consultations, where we address specific design challenges you may have. Prior to the consultation, however, I study your space, carefully read the answers in your questionnaire and conduct some research. With the help of samples, I can then illustrate my ideas and after the consultation I will prepare a personalized Pinterest Board based on what we have discussed.

Global Inspirations Design offers Interior Design Consultations, Designer for a Day packages and Full-Service Interior Design for residential homes and vacation homes. These projects can range from one room to an entire house for partial and full furnishing as well as renovations including bathrooms and kitchens.

No, if you have already hired or know someone who you’d like to work with, I am happy to talk to them and see how we can collaborate on your project.

This depends on the scope of the project and the type of work that needs to be done. If and where necessary we may need to get an engineer, architect or project manager on board.

My Full-Service Interior Design projects start at around CHF 35’000 which includes furniture, lighting, and the design fees. For smaller projects/ lower budgets, I recommend booking an Interior Design Consultation as a standalone service and if needed add on a Designer for a Day.

With full-service interior design, all furniture, lighting, soft furnishing and décor is purchased through Global Inspirations Design. Purchases for paint, tiles, sanitary ware and other finishes may be purchased directly by the client or through the respective trade. With the Designer for a Day, I’ll assist you with the sourcing, but you’ll manage your own purchases.