Are you ready to start freshening up your home or cottage but you are not really sure where to start?  Ever wonder why a professionally decorated house looks so much better than an average house?  When you hire an interior designer you are actually making an investment that will pay you back. 

Life is busy - how much time would it take you to complete your project?  With an interior designer, they will get things done.

What happens when you have a problem?  An interior designer will know who to call and what to do when there is an electrical problem, a plumbing pipe in the middle of the room or any other issues discovered along the way.

An experienced interior designer can save time, money and provide the look you want.  They are experts with colour, lighting, space planning and project management. Their product knowledge will help make all those difficult decisions easy. 

How many different cans of paint have you tried, how many rolls of wallpaper have you purchased, were you surprised by the sofa fabric you picked when it arrived?  When you work with an interior designer they will take the guesswork out and get it right without costly mistakes.

Home staging and updating your home increases its value and saleability.

Having an interior designer will reduce your stress!

Don't be penny wise and dollar foolish.  Hire an interior designer. 

Does Size Really Matter?     

Area rugs are made in standard and non-standard sizes and they can be rectangular, round, square, oval or long and narrow runners.  The most common sizes are 3' x 5', 4' x 6', 5' x 8', 6' x 9', 8' x 10' and up.  Choosing the correct size area rug depends on the dimensions of the space you want to cover.

Here are some hints on how to figure out what size rug you need.

If you are thinking rectangle, place a piece of paper where each of the corners will fall in the area you wish to cover.  Measure the space and adjust the corners as needed to make the space larger or smaller given the standard rug sizes.  You will prbably have to go up or down a few inches.   

For a rug under a dining table and chairs, measure the table's length and width and add 48" to each measurement.  This will provide 24" on all sides to allow space for the chairs, even when pulled away from the table.