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Question: !. i have to find a interview for interior designers with at least 10 good questions!. i can't find any!.help me
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Interviews with Interior Designers

Q!. What are some of the common decorating mistakes made by homeowners!? What's your advice on how to avoid or correct those mistakes!?

Rachel Ashwell: "One of my pet peeves is too much matching, clutter, frills and people being too quick to complete the decorating process!. The solution is to simplify!. Be without, rather than making a wrong quick choice!. Less is more!."

Q!. What would be your recommendation for "what to do first" in a decorating project!?

Rachel Ashwell:
"1!. Clear out anything that is not used and get rid of it!.
2!. Lighten furniture with slipcovers
3!. Paint
4!. Add lighting
5!. Make list of items to look for, i!.e!. chandelier, rug, side table"

Q!. What tips do you have on decorating a room for a baby or young child!?

Rachel Ashwell: "Don't use miniature furniture as it is too short-lived!. A crib should always be new in case child chews on railings, and obviously avoid lead paint!."

Q!. What advice do you have for someone with a new house to decorate and perhaps a limited budget!? What advice do you wish someone had given you about funishing your own home when you first started out

Rachel Ashwell:
"Less is more!.
Choose a few select items -- a sofa, table, rug, chandalier!.
Keep whatever you have simple!.
Try and have fresh flowers, even three separate buds vases which adds luxury and beauty!.
Fragrance is nice as well, so incorporating candles (vanilla) is always nice!."

Q!. Can you comment on what you see in color trends!?

Rachel Ashwell: "I don't really follow trends as I stick to my palette of pale green, pale pink, pale blue, cream and ivories!."

Q!. Many people like the idea of updating their interiors for the seasons
What techniques do you use to transition your home from winter into spring/summer!?

Rachel Ashwell: "Personally, I like white all year around, but if I didn't I would always have white for the summer months!. I would change floral arrangements from season to season!. If you have nice floors, wood or stone, perhaps remove winter rugs!. If windows are pretty, remove any heavy drapes and replace them with summer sheers!."

Q!. What decorating ideas would you recommend to a homeowner who wants to rev up the look of a bedroom or living room for Spring!?

Rachel Ashwell: "Shabby Chic is traditional and classic so you really don't have to revise the look!."

Q!. Many young mothers would love to have the washable slipcovers you've made famous!. What fabrics are best for these!?

Rachel Ashwell: "White denim is great when your children are young and as they get older you can change to white linen!. White is always good as it can be bleached!. Damask is great for tattered elegance but always pre-shrink all fabrics in warm water and a hot dryer!. Overlock [edges of] fabric so it does not fray!."
Q!. What window treatments might you recommend for a Shabby Chic look -- and what are some treatments to avoid!.

Rachel Ashwell: "Nothing too frilly!. Roman shades are nice and sheers pinned to wall casually

Q!. What are some of the common decorating mistakes made by homeowners!? What's your advice on how to avoid or correct those mistakes!?

Mary Baltz: "Many people make decorating decisions too quickly without exploring all of the possibilities!. It is always better to take your time, and int the end you'll always have better results!."
Q!. What would be your recommendation for "what to do first" in a decorating project!?

Mary Baltz: "Create your own canvas!. Choose paint colors and a theme first, then make decisions on your furniture and larger pieces!."

Q!. What tips do you have on themes, fabric and color choices, window treatments, furniture, etc!. when decorating a long lasting room for a young child!?

Mary Baltz: "I think all too often people decorate children's rooms in all primary colors!. The truth is, my little girl started in an all white nursery!. She is now 8 years old, and over the years we've made changes!. Some of her own drawings are now framed as artwork on the walls!. We have mixed patterns and textures, rose prints and checks -- all in pale pinks and blues!.

"In the textile market there are so many beautiful wallpapers and fabrics, so you don't always need a 'child's pattern' to identify the space!. Children grow so fast and a few good color and style choices in the beginning can make all the difference!. Later, painting furniutre can make nice changes!."

Q!. What advice do you have for someone with a new house to decorate and perhaps a limited budget!?

Mary Baltz: "Live in the space to get a real feel for important things like light, how a house is being used, where you spend most of your time, what rooms need a more practical approach, room setups, and so on!.
"Remember the house is yours, inside and out, and should reflect your personal style alone!. Sometimes it helps to look at new trends, but don't forget tag sales or flea markets!. also, so much can be done with paint and fabrics!. "
Q!. How would you define your personal style!?

Mary Baltz: "I've always been very independent in furnishing my own homes!. I've always started with a white canvas and built upon that over time!. In many cases, dut to budget or time constraints, I've found that one nice advantage is knowing what you like and also knowing what you are looking for!."

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Q!. Many people like the idea of updating their interiors for the seasons!. What techniques do you use to transition your home from winter into spring/summer!?

Mary Baltz: "I do switch slipcovers and accessory items for the seasons!. Most times I keep the base of things the same!. Adding wicker, shell, boating pictures can add life to a summer room!.
"My personal palette has always been whites and neutrals because when you add color of any kind (even a bright bouquet of flowers, the change is dramatic!. Temporary changes are nice because they can happen quickly!. Sometimes moving a piece of furniture or using a piece differently can stimulate a whole seasonal room change!."
Q!. What decorating techniques/ideas/projects would you recommend to a homeowner who wants to rev up the look of a bedroom or living room for Spring, without spending a fortune!?

Mary Baltz: "Color, color, color and paint, paint, paint -- on walls, furniture, or trim!. I like a neutral canvas, but bringing in some of the pale aqua blues and spring greens are great this year!. With these outdoor colors coming in try bringing a piece of garden furniture indoors!. The added texture can be wonderful in a spring room!. "

Q!. Most of us are always eager to know what is the "latest" color, design, and furnishings trend!. Can you comment on what you see in trends and how homeowners might create interiors that are up-to-date but classic!.

Mary Baltz: "I think watching the trends is a useful tool in helping to create your own style, because you find out sometimes what you don't like!. I think in getting started with your project it's important to know the basics -- colors you like, furniture styles, and simply how your home makes you feel when you enter a room!.
"Trends can be good in obtaining direction, but you have to live with it!. Keeping with classics and maybe taking a color trend or furniture trend can keep a room from looking dated!."
Q!. Your all white interiors are beautiful combinations of texture and detail, but you've also included touches of color here and there for interest!. Can you expand on the ways to add color to an all white look and how to vary the look throughout your home so it is new and fresh in every room!?

Mary Baltz: "The exciting part about white in the home is it is very easy to layer and change because you have your base canvas!. In an all white room you might take one wall and use a pale color, a blue or green, to accent the white!. For example over a mantle can be a nice place to add color without changing the whole room!. Another ideas is to leave walls white and paint the trim a color such as spring green or a great shade of blue!."
Q!. The book, Designers in Residence, mentions your seasonal decorating changes!. Can you discuss what things you change and how you store the out of season accessories so they stay clean and neat!?

Mary Baltz: "Organization if very important in the seasonal home!. Storage by season can help slipcovers, pillows, and linens be on hand for quick changes!. Once you develop your seasonal style keep looking on all shopping trips fro the perfect accessories to add to your room!.
"Seashells, boating pictures, or anything nautical is treat for a summer room!. Winter additions can be cashmere throws, pine branches in vases, blankets on tables, lots of bookson hand for winter reading!. Sometimes minimal window treatments can be great to let in all the winter light!."

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Q!. The $400 Flea Market Bedroom page in the book mentions having a theme to guide you when shopping!. What are some other tips on flea market / antique store shopping for homeowners who want a vintage look on a budget!?

Mary Baltz: "It is most important to remember that one piece may have more than one use!. So, when you are shopping at tag sales, flea markets, or antiquing, use your imagination!. Shutters make wonderful indoor window treatments, garden furniture may look beautiful in your living area!.!.!. Whatever you are passionate about -- collect it! Collections are a wonderful reflection of personal style!."Www@QuestionHome@Com

Here's an article called "10 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Kitchen Designer"!.!.!.but they could be applied to any interior designer!.!.!.!.!.

http://www!.thekitchendesigner!.org/journa!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com