Whether you’re a run of the mill homeowner, or a professional owner of a hotel in the hospitality industry, interior designers are a name you’re going to be hearing a lot of. At some point, there comes a time when you just have to re-design the inside of your hotel, inn, or bed and breakfast. And when that time comes, you’ll need an interior designer. But how do you go about choosing the right one, if it’s your first time? If you’re looking for hospitality interior designers for the first time, here is a short guide on what qualities to look for.
#1. Certification
If this is your first time looking for an interior designer, then you should make sure the designer in question has professional certification. Several states across the U.S. have qualifications that serve to regulate the interior design business. Generally speaking, these regulations require an extensive education and even a degree in interior design. They must also pass the certification exam of the state they primarily operate out of. This exam is conducted by the NCIDQ, or National Council for Interior Design Qualification. This is a good way of ensuring that you’re working with someone with the experience and know-how to do their jobs right.
#2. Style
This is the most subjective qualification, as what style works for you and your business will vary based on many different factors. These include what vibe you want your customers to have when they enter the building, what style you personally prefer, and what works best for this particular business. And again, this can vary drastically from business to business, and place to place. Luckily, interior designers typically have most of their portfolio for all to see on their website, so finding out if their service is right for you shouldn’t be too hard to figure out.
#3. Cooperative and communication
Find an interior designer you can listen to, and who will in turn listen to you. The interview should be a good indicator of whether or not you’re going to get along with this designer. And the job itself should be the ultimate test. Do they listen to and properly follow your instructions? Do they understand the instructions at all? It’s important to contemplate how you’re coming across to the designer yourself.
If you need a good interior designer for your hotel or inn, there’s no one better in the business than Curve Hospitality. Their trained, certified, and highly cooperative staff can adapt to any job you give them.
