What is the difference between an architect and an interior designer? What does an interior designer do? And what is home styling?

In the previous article we talked about how to choose an interior designer. In this article we will examine what the work of an interior designer is. About this the design of the chair and the bar in the following lines:

What is the difference between an architect and an interior designer?

Some people are confused about the issue and ask, if I have an architect why do I need an interior designer? The answer is that if in the past an architect would plan from the foundation to the tiles, then at the beginning of the 18th century there was a big change. The field of architecture and design grew and developed and the specialization in it became more precise, so the powers were separated. In fact, interior design is a sub-field of the architecture profession.

Architectural work -

The role of the architect is mainly to design the shell of the house. If you build a new house or add rooms to the house, he deals with everything related to the building and handles everything necessary for building permits from the authorities. Architectural studies last about five years plus a three-year internship.

Interior designer role -

The role of an interior designer is to change the interior of the building and plan the design and dressing of the interior space of the house. He needs to know how to design each room separately but have one design line for the whole house. An interior designer chooses the colors of the walls and the textures, choosing kitchen furniture like bar chairs, The position of the coffee table, the color of the sofa and pillows in the living room, wardrobe beds, lighting, ornaments, accessories. All of these produce the design style according to the customer's choice. Interior design studies last between two and four years.

After understanding the differences, we will detail what the work of the interior designer includes:

• In initial planning, the concept and design style is determined.
• An interior designer should ask the customers and interrogate them about what they dream about. 
• What is their design concept and style. Is it rustic/modern/eclectic? 
• Do they prefer a strong color contrast or rather a calmer harmony. 
• What the customers want to get from the house functionally.
• What are their needs, is it a large kitchen or rather a large bedroom? 
• What they can afford financially.
• Get the plan of the house, get to the area and build a new plan according to it. 

The new plan
Before the start of the renovation, the designer issues a bill of quantities, which actually comes after the drawing of the architectural plan and the designer's plan, in which he details the renovation activities according to types of work, quantities and dimensions, and each work according to the activities included in it and their costs.
Changing the internal structure
As part of his role, he can break and destroy internal walls and change the shape of the structure of the spaces. But he cannot move supporting walls, and make external changes to facades/openings or exterior development. 
Schedules
An interior designer sets schedules for project planning.
Furniture selection
An interior designer chooses wall color, new furniture, curtains, wallpapers, lighting, flooring, coverings with you. Windows The role includes: walking to furniture and ceramics stores.
Supervision of the execution of the work
Most interior designers accompany the renovation process and visit the renovation site once a week. Some of them are just supervising. They conduct the conversations with professionals and make sure that the work on the site is carried out according to the planning and work plans that the designer issued. In addition, his role is to solve problems that usually arise during work. 

Home dressing / home styling

Another new niche that has developed in recent years in interior design is home furnishing.
In the past we would go with our partner to a furniture store and decide for ourselves which items should be bought for the house. What color of table goes with the bar stool. In recent years, home styling has become a real profession. A "stylist" is a professional who arranges the furniture and items in the house. The stylist focuses on the current shape of the spaces and changes the furniture, lighting, curtains, upholstery fabrics, updated bar tables and armchairs within the space. He recommends where to place them and how to adjust the purchase to the right budget for you.
This usually happens when you are after renovating or buying an apartment, you want to fill and design and change the space of the house. It focuses on upgrading the existing house. The stylist and the client build a budget plan and design style. After that, you buy furniture and objects, determine types of materials, add items or change the lighting. Sometimes it is enough just to move the armchair to another corner of the living room or move the the coffee table to another area.

In conclusion:

An architect focuses on the building envelope.
An interior designer focuses on the interior character of the apartment.
Home styling focuses on arranging and decorating the apartment.

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