Lately, interior design work has been keeping me quite busy.  A theme has been developing among the homeowners who call me in for their Interior Design Room Consultations.  Most homeowners are looking to simply their lives and create a more harmonious home environment while spending the least amount of money possible. The goal of the designs are to make the rooms more livable, but also to have them stand out.

Since budget is such a huge part of any interior design project (or any project for that matter) I wanted to share with you a website that really helps break down the cost of various projects - from replacing a lock, renovating a bathroom, to the addition of an entire attic bedroom (one of the top renovations in the 2009-10 Cost vs. Value Report just released).

http://www.costhelper.com/cost/home-garden/home-garden.html

Having a rough cost estimate before you arrive at your client's home is invaluable and will only make your company stand out among the competition. Good luck with your design projects!

Kate

Kate's Home Staging and Redesign specializes in home staging, interior design, home decorating, color consultations, window coverings, vendor discounts, and virtual shows for real estate.  We service the Rockland County and Orange County areas of New York, and the Bergen County and Passaic County areas of New Jersey.  For more info call Kate at 845-538-3623 or visit www.kateshomestaging.com.