Top questions to ask before hiring an interior designer

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Kennebunk Interior Designers

Can I browse unscreened Interior Designers in Kennebunk?

We do our best to screen all of our interior designers. However, there are still some interior designer professionals in Kennebunk that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Kennebunk or ME. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering interior design firms:

  • Accent & Design Inc:
    • Services Offered: Interior Designers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • SHADE OF THE ELM:
    • Services Offered: Interior Designers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Mellow Moose Merchantile:
    • Services Offered: Interior Designers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Will Interior Design Firms work in Kennebunk require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re interior designer job is in Kennebunk or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring interior designers. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the interior designer performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the interior design firms folks that everything is in order.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Interior Designer projects in Kennebunk?

Every project differs, but you should ask any interior designer for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any interior design firms work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for interior designers to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your interior designer project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the interior designer to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.