Interior Design FAQs

You want a comfortable, beautifully furnished and decorated home that truly works for your family. But where do you start, how long will it take, and how do you pull it altogether? Hiring a Certified Interior Decorator to create your custom space takes this weight off of your shoulders and gives you your time back. Inspired Home Interiors is right for you if any of these statements resonate: You've been living with your old furniture in your new home, and it just isn't working. You're not sure where to start and the thought of designing a space from scratch stresses you out. You're busy and don't have the time to shop, design, or manage a project. You're not interested in managing a design project; You'd prefer to leave it to the design professionals and trust the process. You’d rather spend your time on other things and just want your space done and pulled together so you can enjoy it. You're interested in high quality, custom pieces that will really last for your family. At IHI, we provide Full-Service Interior Design to deliver the gorgeous home you deserve. We'll create a harmonious space around your needs, style, and budget. We'll prepare 3D renderings of your well-designed space so it's easier to visualize how it will all come together. We'll remove the stress of getting it done by handling the entire design process, from sourcing furniture and accessories to overseeing delivery, installation, and construction. When we're finished, you'll be able to relax and simply enjoy your polished, personalized home.

Inspired Home Interiors provides residential Interior Design, Decorating, and Paint Color Consultation services for clients in the Richmond, VA area: 1. Full Service Interior Design, typically for 2-3 rooms at a time: Get a completely finished space! Create space plans for beautiful rooms that function for how YOU live in them Specify items that are a fit for your needs and your style: paint, wallpaper, flooring, hardware, furniture and upholstery, window treatments, lighting, art, and accessories Procure items on your behalf so you can spend time doing what you love while IHI manages the details Collaborate with contractors to take that weight off your shoulders Manage delivery and installation so your Design Plan is executed smoothly 2. "Color Perfect" Interior Paint Color Consultations: Get your wall colors right the first time! Discuss your color preferences, decorating style, and painting needs as we walk through your home together Select your perfect color palette for walls, ceilings, trim, and/or cabinets Provide you with large samples of all your final selections, along with a written Color Plan for each room 3. Interior Decorating Consultations: Get all your questions answered! Ask our Certified Interior Decorator for help with your decorating dilemmas as we walk through your home together We'll share all of our best advice and recommendations to get you headed in the right direction We'll leave behind our Budgeting Workbook to help you organize and plan for decorating your spaces Click here for the specifics on each service.

IHI is based in Chesterfield County, Virginia and serves the surrounding area. You can primarily find us in Chesterfield, Midlothian, and Moseley neighborhoods but we help homeowners all over the Richmond, VA area. Contact Us to see if we serve your neighborhood.

This depends on the scope of the project and what types of items are included in the Design Plan. The Design Phase is typically 6 - 12 weeks. The time for items to be delivered, or for custom items to be constructed, will vary from supplier to supplier. The time for installation will depend on what work is being done. If we're only adding furniture and art this may be just 1 day. If we're adding electrical, painting, installing built-ins, bringing in new furniture, and hanging draperies it may be a few weeks to complete.

We kindly request 24 hours’ notice, or you may still be billed for the missed appointment.

Yes! IHI will bring in our trusted, local professionals for the work needed as a part of your Design Plan: general contractors, painters, electricians, handymen, window treatment installers, wallpaper hangers, etc.. If you already have a favorite contractor in mind, we are happy to coordinate with them too. (All contracts for this type of work will be directly between you and the contractor.) IHI will serve as the main point of contact with all contractors, to ensure your Design Plan is implemented properly and completely. We'll manage the complexity of project coordination to keep your project moving and reduce the stress involved in a home project: Coordinate contractor estimates for comparison Provide contractors with material selection specifics for installation (ex. tile, grout color, paint color, plumbing fixtures) Direct kick-off meetings/demo day, lighting/electrical walk-thru and installation, tile layout planning, and wall-mounted item installations Provide direction, troubleshooting, and problem-solving assistance during construction Review completed work and create/monitor “punch list” (list of outstanding work to be completed or corrected)

Home projects are likely to run into a hiccup or two. We may open up a wall and not be able to do what was planned. We may have a delivery delay and need to decide to wait on the item or to select a replacement. IHI is here to guide you through these types of issues. We'll find a beautiful solution, in line with your Design Plan, and will keep your project moving forward.

Fees for interior design services vary depending on the particulars for your space. After we’ve met a few times to nail down the scope of your project, IHI will provide a customized proposal. Click here for fee starting points and Design Services details.

Just like purchasing items in a store or online, advance payment is required for all interior design services and products. The Design Phase is billed as a flat fee, typically broken into two payments. Installation Management Services are billed hourly, for time used during the Implementation Phase of your project. Clients receive invoices for all services and items. Accepted payment options include check, bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal.

Installation Management Services include the following major milestones throughout the Design Implementation phase of the project: Coordinating contractors to complete their portion of the work Receiving and inspecting white-glove item deliveries Correcting any item issues: Coordinating and overseeing repairs/replacements of damaged items Re-selecting items if needed (ex. an item may be unexpectedly unavailable and a new item may need to be specified) Directing contractor kick-off meetings/demo day, lighting/electrical walk-thru and installation, tile layout planning, and wall-mounted item installations Providing direction, troubleshooting, and problem-solving assistance during construction Reviewing contractors' completed work and creating/monitoring “punch list” (list of outstanding work to be completed or corrected) Providing you with regular project updates IHI will provide an hours estimate for this work. Clients will be billed for this time, including travel time.

Of course, your budget will vary depending on a number of factors including the size of the room, how much you want to add/change versus keep, and your style. If you have large rooms, a maximalist design style, or select mostly custom pieces, prices will be on the higher end. Our budget guidelines below give realistic price ranges for furnishing beautiful, long-lasting, completed spaces. Wherever you land, IHI will work within your budget. We can help determine the pieces to invest in and the areas where it makes sense to conserve. Our budgeting tips: 1. Keep in mind that for a space to really feel finished, it will include all the big items and window treatments, pillows, plants, art, and accessories. 2. Research your favorite styles and note the prices of items. 3. Set your dream goal for what you’d like to do in the space. Then consider what feels like a comfortable price for each item and add it up. Whittle it down as needed. 4. Be aware of any renovation and installation labor costs that may need to be added. 5. Plan a little extra for the unexpected surprises along the way. Download your Free Budgeting Workbook to help determine your total investment amount for your project.

First, we'll talk through what's important to you to keep in your space or pull in from another room. You may already have some pieces that work perfectly! For sourcing new items, IHI has access to furnishings and accessories that aren't available in retail stores and only sell direct to folks in the interiors biz. This exclusive access allows IHI to provide high quality items at fantastic prices! We also love to specify items from small businesses and artists around the world. You're likely to see the perfect painting or handmade accessory coming into your space from an artesian we found in your backyard or across the globe! Additionally, IHI has relationships with a variety of retail stores, so if there's an item you've fallen in love with, we can get it at competitive retail (or better) prices!

Since IHI has been hired to design a complete vision for your space, we ask that clients do not select or purchase items on their own. This is because the selection may not be a fit for the cohesive vision, design, space, or budget, and would lead to additional fees due to the added time it would take to incorporate the new item into the overall Design Plan. All purchases will go through IHI and/or your contractor.

Yes, this is one of the benefits of Full-Service Interior Design! IHI ensures you have a hassle-free experience that saves you time, money, and effort. (If you purchase items from other sources, managing the installation process can be time-consuming, stressful, and end up costing you more.) From purchasing to installation, IHI manages everything. We'll take care of the project details: 1. You won't have to drive all over town, call various vendors, or place multiple online orders. Everything is purchased from one source (IHI), and you write just one check. 2. You can rest assured that you're getting a good price. IHI offers competitive retail prices, and in many cases, even better pricing. 3. IHI will track everything to ensure it arrives at your home on time and in one piece. 4. If there is an issue with your order, IHI will handle it, so you don't have to spend hours on hold or tracking down a lost shipment. 5. During Installation, IHI will know exactly what was ordered and how it should be installed to align with the Design Plan.

Once ordered, most items cannot be returned or cancelled. However, IHI will partner with suppliers to secure a return or cancellation if possible. Clients may be responsible for supplier restocking fees and/or penalties. Custom orders are non-refundable.

IHI is your one point of contact for everything ordered through us. We'll work with the supplier to get it repaired or replaced as quickly as possible. For items white-glove delivered into your home, we'll be there to receive and inspect it. For items delivered directly to you (ex. via UPS/FedEx), we ask that they are opened and inspected within 24 hours of receipt and that any damages are reported to IHI immediately.

Yes! Not only is it fun to look back at your home's transformation, IHI may use these photos for our portfolio, website, or other social and print media. (IHI will not disclose any client address or full name.)

The first step is scheduling your Free 30-minute Design Discovery Call here. We’ll chat though your design needs and ideas to get a sense of the scope of your project, timeline, and budget. We’ll review IHI's design process and determine which service is the right fit for what you want to accomplish in your home.