An interior design consultation is a discussion between the designer and the client. During the discussion, the client will describe his/her requirements, preferences, lifestyle, and expectations. The designer will offer possible ideas and suggestions based on the budget, tastes and preferences of the client.

Yes, it is always good to have a preliminary consultation before signing the project. During the consultation, you can talk to the designer about the design, budget, and explain your preferences. The initial consultation will also give you an idea if you will be comfortable working with the designer.

Before you go for the consultation, you need to have a clear idea about your budget. Based on your budget only, the designers will suggest various design ideas. Second, if you have any preference for a theme or a concept or if you don’t want certain things to be removed from your home, you can explain all that during the consultation. The more you describe your requirements during the initial consultation, the better the designer will be able to help you.

When you go for the first consultation, the most important thing to ask is the designers design philosophy and whether it matches with your needs. You should also ask the designer to show you their portfolio and how they would approach your project. If you have any questions about the design theme, budget, vendors, time frame, and more, you can ask all those relevant questions to the designer.