Function

• When an interior decorator first arrives at your home or office, she will conduct an interview to assess the decorating project. She will discuss your expectations and walk through the home or office to get a feel for your tastes and the overall look that the project will coordinate with. She will take pictures and measurements as needed and make notes to help aid in the completion of the project. She can then supply you with a design board outlining, depending on the extent of the project, a floor plan, color selections, including any faux finishes, fabric samples, and soft furnishing ideas, as well as pictures of recommended furniture and accessories. She will present all phases of the project in written form with her pricing clearly outlined. A written contract ensures that both you and the decorator know the full extent of the job expected.
  
  

Floor Plans

• A home interior decorator is proficient at floor plans. Whether supplying you with a scale model of your entire home or a single room, he will give you one or more ideas for arranging your furniture, conversation areas and traffic flow.
  
  

Color Usage

• An interior decorator will discuss the use of color throughout your design scheme. Depending on your needs or desires, she may recommend cool or warm colors, and will supply paint chips for those colors that she thinks will work best for your home and the mood you're trying to set.
  
  

Fabric Selection

• The decorator is responsible for collecting fabric swatches for everything from draperies to soft furnishings like pillows and upholstery. He will incorporate the overall color scheme into any fabric furnishings needed, and vary the scale of the motifs and fabric styles to ensure that all fabrics are coordinated throughout the home.
  
  

Furniture

• A home interior decorator will assist you in selecting furniture. This includes everything from overstuffed couches to tables and chairs. She will recommend the appropriate scale so that the furniture fills but does not overwhelm the space. She will also help you select the proper style furniture for your needs to set the proper mood for your room.
  
  

Draperies and Soft Furnishings

• Many interior decorators have industry connections that they can use to ensure that all your draperies and soft furnishings are well-made and will withstand any wear received in-home. Additionally, they may have seamstresses upon whom they can rely on for a timely turnaround. Using a decorator ensures that your items will be exactly what you ordered and of a quality that will last for many years.
  
  

Accessories

• Home decorators are also adept at accessorizing. Some clients hire decorators to accessorize their homes or office. The decorator will select appropriate decorative pieces and install them in their proper locations. Accessories can pull a whole design theme together and are a very important element of home decoration.