15 Questions to Ask an Interior Designer Before Paying an Advance
The questions you ask before paying an advance decide how smooth the next few months will be. Keep this list with you in every meeting.
About scope and design
- What exactly is included in this quote, room by room?
- How many design revisions are included?
- Will I receive 3D views and working drawings?
- Are electrical, ceiling and painting included?
About materials
- Which core material and grade is used for each unit?
- Which hardware brand — hinges, channels, accessories?
- What finish is used on shutters and inside carcasses?
About timeline and execution
- What is the committed timeline, and what happens if it slips?
- Who supervises the site?
- Where is the furniture manufactured?
About money and after-service
- What is each payment milestone tied to?
- What is excluded from this quote?
- What warranty is provided, and on what?
- How do service requests work after handover?
- Can I speak to two recent clients?