Talent + Integrity = The Design Professional You Should Hire
While I have faith that you can successfully decorate your own home, I know that many of you still want professional assistance with the process.
For those of you who plan to hire someone to help you pull it all together, I have to share an article that is creating lots of buzz lately about the increasing number of interior designers who are turning to scouring local flea markets and discount stores, as well as Craigslist and eBay online to complete projects within specified budgets. This story is definitely worth a read, but I find it interesting that it reports that many designers are turning to these sources because of necessity; not necessarily because of their basic integrity and commitment to their clients. The economy has forced their hands into areas that they previously would not touch -- even while wearing Italian silk gloves! Sadly, prior to our current weakened economic situation, some designers were simply unconcerned about giving their clients more for less?
I have always contended that every one of my clients -- no matter how much they can or cannot afford -- deserves my full commitment to stretching their dollars as far as possible. It would be presumptuous of me to assume that clients who have lots of money, do not mind spending lots of money! It's too bad that we have had to come to a situation where many designers are backed into survival mode in order for them to treat their clients' money as though it is their own. Should you decide to hire a professional, please make sure that you know that he/she is resourceful, open-minded, and has your best interest at heart.
Read the full Baltimore Sun article at www.baltimoresun.com/features/home-garden/bal-design0909,0,7782847.story and let us know your thoughts. What do you think?
This Bernhardt sofa and coordinating chair is $650 on Craigslist
This French chair is just $175 on Craigslist
41Hx24W mirror for $95 on Craigslist
Lillian August Drexel slipper chair $299 on eBay
Sofa and chair set on eBay for $750
Gold gilt bamboo 32Lx22W mirror on eBay for $99
For those of you who plan to hire someone to help you pull it all together, I have to share an article that is creating lots of buzz lately about the increasing number of interior designers who are turning to scouring local flea markets and discount stores, as well as Craigslist and eBay online to complete projects within specified budgets. This story is definitely worth a read, but I find it interesting that it reports that many designers are turning to these sources because of necessity; not necessarily because of their basic integrity and commitment to their clients. The economy has forced their hands into areas that they previously would not touch -- even while wearing Italian silk gloves! Sadly, prior to our current weakened economic situation, some designers were simply unconcerned about giving their clients more for less?
I have always contended that every one of my clients -- no matter how much they can or cannot afford -- deserves my full commitment to stretching their dollars as far as possible. It would be presumptuous of me to assume that clients who have lots of money, do not mind spending lots of money! It's too bad that we have had to come to a situation where many designers are backed into survival mode in order for them to treat their clients' money as though it is their own. Should you decide to hire a professional, please make sure that you know that he/she is resourceful, open-minded, and has your best interest at heart.
Read the full Baltimore Sun article at www.baltimoresun.com/features/home-garden/bal-design0909,0,7782847.story and let us know your thoughts. What do you think?
Fabulous Finds on eBay and Craigslist this week:
This Bernhardt sofa and coordinating chair is $650 on Craigslist
This French chair is just $175 on Craigslist
41Hx24W mirror for $95 on Craigslist Lillian August Drexel slipper chair $299 on eBay
Sofa and chair set on eBay for $750
Gold gilt bamboo 32Lx22W mirror on eBay for $99Labels: Do it for less -- Cool Stuff on eBay and Craigslist (DC)
posted by Carla Davis Designs Discount Home Decor/Remodeling | 4:05 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home