home finishes PRO TIP**
As you begin the process of deciding which design style and finishes you would like for your home, begin by gathering pictures / images of home interiors you like, then make notes on the images to indicate what aspect or elements of the image most reflect / confirm your finish style.

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Access our how-to checklists to learn step by step how interior designers develop finish palette concepts.
reference link / InteriorDesignHowToChecklist

kitchen + bathroom finishes PRO TIP**
Defining a finish palette for your new or existing kitchen / bathroom should be a process of asking yourself a lot of questions. Do you prefer the mood of your kitchen / bathroom to have the same underlying finish palette as the rest of your home? Or do you prefer different finishes and moods for kitchen / bathroom? There are so many components to consider when selecting kitchen / bathroom finishes, begin by gathering pictures / images of cabinets, countertops, fixtures; appliances; accessories and hardware you prefer to help assemble your preferences.

Ready to select kitchen + bathroom finishes like a pro?!
Access our how-to checklists to learn step by step how interior designers assemble finish palettes for kitchens + bathrooms.
reference link / InteriorDesignHowToChecklist

contractor bid pricing PRO TIP**
We recommend requesting three (3) to four (4) bid prices from different contractors. If each contractor is provided the same design information and/or specifications, their bid pricing should be within 5-15% of one another. This range can depend upon how busy they are and/or their level of expertise, quality expectations and experience. If any contractor is 25% (or more) higher or lower than the average of all bids, we typically recommend not considering that contractor based upon potential over or under estimating your project requirements.

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Consult with one of our professional designers for question + answer guidance to address your bid pricing topics.
reference link / InteriorDesignAdviceQA

owner / contractor construction agreement PRO TIP**
Following completion of the bid pricing process for your interior design (interior only) project scope, we recommend requesting your selected contractor to provide an industry standard American Institute of Architects (AIA) A-Series • Owner / Contractor Agreement, which have been created with the best interests of both the owner and contractor for a fair / equal agreement. Select from the following to best suit your project type:
• A105-2017 : Short Form Small Renovation
• A110-2021 : New or Renovation Custom Home

Ready to request your contract agreement like a pro?!
Consult with one of our professional designers for question + answer guidance to address which AIA contract agreement suits your projects scope + scale.
reference link / InteriorDesignAdviceQA