15 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Interior Designer

Ask these before you sign, and compare the answers, not just the quotes.

By the Manzil Homes design team · Visakhapatnam

The right questions reveal more about a designer than any portfolio. Use these when meeting interior designers in Vizag, Hyderabad or anywhere else.

About design

  1. Will I see 3D designs before execution?
  2. How do you include Vastu in the layout?
  3. How many design revisions are included?
  4. Will I get technical drawings, not just renders?

About cost

  1. Can you share an itemised BOQ with specifications?
  2. Which board grades, brands and hardware are included?
  3. How are changes and extra work priced and tracked?
  4. What is not included in the quote?

About execution

  1. Who will execute the work, your team or subcontractors?
  2. How is the timeline planned, and how will I be updated?
  3. Who supervises the site day to day?
  4. How do you handle society rules in apartments?

About trust and after-care

  1. Can I see finished projects or talk to past clients?
  2. What warranty or after-care do you provide?
  3. What is the payment schedule, and is it linked to milestones?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most important question to ask?

Ask for an itemised BOQ with specifications. It shows exactly what you are paying for.

Should payments be linked to milestones?

Milestone-linked payments are a good practice because they keep work and payments in step.

Can I see Manzil Homes' work?

Yes. See our projects page or visit the studio to discuss past work.

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