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8
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3
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7
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15
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Marble
12
Porcelain
2
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7
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3
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1
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2
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3
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3
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Doors & Windows
3
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11
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15
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2
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7
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1
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8
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4
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16
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1
Seating
10
Games
2
Bars
0
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Home Office
12
File Cabinets
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9
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3
Living Spaces
33
Coffee Tables
2
Sofas
31
Chairs
2
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22
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389
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599
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894
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101
Custom Art
63
Floor & Space Planning
556
Furniture Selection
760
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443
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19
Material Selection
140
Specialty Design
33
Virtual Design Assistance
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Landscape & Garden
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Holiday Decorating
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Color Consulting
147
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331
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8
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Wall Art
8
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Comforters
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Dog Beds & Inserts
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21
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10
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Serveware
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Barware
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Window Treatments
16
Accessories and Hardware
2
Curtains & Drapes
9
Shutters Suppliers
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Blinds & Shades
10
Motorized & Automated Window Treatments
7
Antiques
34
Furniture
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Lighting
2
Artwork
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Accessories
30
Floral
7
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Fresh Flowers
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Accessories
23
Decorative Books
8
Lamps
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Candles
6
Trays
3
Art
36
Paintings
26
Photography
2
Original Art
6
Mixed Media
3
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4
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Residential Project
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Outdoor Living
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Affordable Housing
19
Multi-family
35
Whole House Design
376
Single-family
593
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Furnishings & Decor
184
Luxury Living
532
Showhouse
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Kitchen & Bath
563
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5
Student Housing
4
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Commercial Project
542
Mixed Use & Retail
61
Sports & Recreation & Entertainment
7
Education (K-12 & Higher Education)
34
Office
107
Healthcare
50
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9
Other
60
Restaurants
70
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19
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27
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152
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Smooth
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Mid-Century
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Themes
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Bohemian
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Tuscan
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Palettes
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Neutrals
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Earth Tones
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Metallics
1
Brights
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Pastels
1
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Italian
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Japanese
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Portuguese
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8
Russian
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German
2
Spanish
11
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0
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0
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0
Product Supply & Logistics
25
Furniture & Decor Wholesale
16
Shipping & Warehousing
7
Custom Fabrication
5
Installation Services
4
Marketing Services
2
Social Media Marketing
1
Portfolio & Website Design
2
Company Operations
3
Human Resources & Talent
1
Associations & Non-profits
1
Legal & Risk Management
0
Accounting & Invoicing
1
Design Support
30
Showrooms
10
Software & Technology
3
Research
6
CAD & 3D modeling
9
Color Consultation
0
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Rendering & Visualization
9
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4
Home Products
0
Hotel, Restaurants & Hospitality
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Equestrian
4
Eclectic
63
Contemporary
247
Asian
11
Western
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Minimalist
11
Farmhouse
43
Scandinavian
31
Mid-Century Modern
35
Rustic
11
Mediterranean
20
Southwestern
7
Tropical
10
Traditional
55
Coastal
45
Craftsman
28
Industrial
25
Transitional
103
Modern
320
Victorian
12
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Design Specialty
715
Experience Design
15
Universal Design
1
Accessible Design
77
Health & Wellness
133
Sustainable Design
357
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Historic Restoration
131
Biophilia
23
Neurodiversity
23
Aging in Place
74
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Wholesale
15
Online
15
Commercial
20
Residential
48
Management
16
Ordering
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Scheduling
11
Inventory
1
Budgets
3
Quality Control
0
Installation
25
Smart Tech
3
Flooring
15
Wall Treatments
7
Maintenance
38
Warranty
1
Cleaning
10
Restoration
17
Inspection
1
Repair
10
Fabrication
107
Upholstery
12
Carpentry
18
Cabinetry
75
Metalwork
4
Design
161
Kitchen & Bath
19
Consultation
45
Renderings
12
Schematics
32
Presentations
10
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Whole Home Design
46
Living, Dining & Bedroom
16
Conceptual
12
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218
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Library & Study
1
Home Theater
1
Spa
4
Game Room
0
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Music Room
1
Wine Cellar
0
Craft Room
0
Home Office
214
Playroom
1
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Bedroom & Bathroom Spaces
193
Storage & Closet
1
Guest Room
1
Primary Bedroom
0
Nursery & Childrens Room
71
Primary Bathroom
52
Show More (2)
Bathroom
76
Powder Room
1
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Kitchen & Dining Spaces
82
Kitchen
4
Butler's Pantry
1
Dining Room
79
Breakfast Nook
1
Pantry
0
Transitional & Utility Spaces
79
Basement
32
Laundry Room
4
Attic
1
Foyer & Entryway
43
Garage
0
Show More (1)
Mudroom
0
Show Less (1)
Gathering Spaces
7
Living Room
7
Family Room
1
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Stone & Tile
32
Slate
2
Quartz & Quartzite
8
Fireplaces and surrounds
3
Stone Fabrication
7
Granite
15
Show More (2)
Marble
12
Porcelain
2
Show Less (2)
Flooring
7
Carpet & Rugs
0
Other Flooring (bamboo etc)
3
Natural Stone
1
Luxury Vinyl
2
Engineered Flooring
3
Paints & Coatings
3
Sealers
2
Specialty
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Doors & Windows
3
Doors
3
Windows
2
Metal
11
Aluminum
2
Bronze
1
Copper
3
Steel
4
Iron
3
Glass & Mirrors
4
Etched
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Tinted
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Custom
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Clear
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6
Ovens
3
Dishwashers
2
Microwaves
0
Refrigerators
3
Ranges
2
Bathroom
12
Fixtures & Faucets
6
Tiles & Surfaces
2
Lighting & Mirrors
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Accessories & Decor
3
Bathroom Cabinets
4
Plumbing Fixtures
4
Bidets
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Showers
3
Toilets
0
Tubs
1
Outdoor
14
Chaises
2
Lounges
11
Dining Sets
3
Gliders
0
Sets
3
Dining Spaces
16
Hutches
0
Sideboards
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Tables
15
Buffets
1
Kitchen
15
Sink
0
Furniture & Accessories
2
Appliances & Fixtures
5
Counter Tops & Backsplashes
7
Lighting & Electrical
1
Show More (1)
Faucet
1
Show Less (1)
Misc Furnishings
8
Reception
0
Booths
0
Site Amenities
0
Custom Closets
4
Custom Cabinets
4
Entertainment
16
Kitchens
1
Seating
10
Games
2
Bars
0
Storage
3
Home Office
12
File Cabinets
1
Desks
9
Shelving
3
Living Spaces
33
Coffee Tables
2
Sofas
31
Chairs
2
Console Tables
0
Furnishings - Other
1
Fabric Protection
1
Bedroom
22
Kitchen Cabinets
4
Dressers
1
Headboards
0
Benches
0
Beds
16
Show More (2)
Bedroom Cabinets
1
Nightstands
1
Show Less (2)
Scope & Services *
Services
4396
Master Planning
80
Branding
21
Art Selection
167
Mudroom Design
63
Residential Design
1316
Show More (21)
Lighting Design
249
Playroom Design
27
Project Management
245
Feng Shui Design
78
Bedroom
389
Commercial Design
599
Decor & Staging
894
Window Treatments
101
Custom Art
63
Floor & Space Planning
556
Furniture Selection
760
Living Room Design
443
Home Office Design
2
Downsizing
19
Material Selection
140
Specialty Design
33
Virtual Design Assistance
49
Landscape & Garden
72
Holiday Decorating
30
Color Consulting
147
Building Permits
3
Show Less (21)
Scope
331
Renovation & Remodel
178
New Building
217
Decor *
Textiles
9
Throw Pillows
4
Decorative Pillows
3
Throws
1
Custom Pillows
2
Rugs
36
Machine Made Rugs
0
Outdoor Rugs
2
Shag Rugs
0
Jute Rugs
0
Synthetic Fiber Rugs
0
Show More (2)
Hand Knotted Rugs
8
Wool Rugs
29
Show Less (2)
Lighting
15
Decorative Lighting
8
Ambient Lighting
1
Accent Lighting
5
Overhead Lighting
4
Lighting Controls
2
Show More (1)
Task Lighting
3
Show Less (1)
Wall Decor
8
Mirrors
0
Wall Sculptures
0
Tapestries
0
Wall Art
8
Soft Furnishings
10
Blankets
1
Mattress Pads
0
Sleep Pillows
2
Comforters
4
Dog Beds & Inserts
1
Show More (6)
Custom Sizing
2
Cushions
0
Pillows & Inserts
2
Rugs
1
Ottoman cubes
0
Seat Backs
1
Show Less (6)
Furniture
21
Dining Chairs
5
Ottomans
0
Accent Chairs
5
Furniture (Other)
10
Room Dividers
1
Show More (1)
Accent Tables
6
Show Less (1)
Tabletop
0
Serveware
0
Barware
0
Window Treatments
16
Accessories and Hardware
2
Curtains & Drapes
9
Shutters Suppliers
1
Blinds & Shades
10
Motorized & Automated Window Treatments
7
Antiques
34
Furniture
2
Lighting
2
Artwork
0
Accessories
30
Floral
7
Potted Plants
1
Fresh Flowers
1
Dried Flowers
0
Silk Flowers
5
Accessories
23
Decorative Books
8
Lamps
3
Vases
3
Candles
6
Trays
3
Art
36
Paintings
26
Photography
2
Original Art
6
Mixed Media
3
Sculptures
4
Project Type *
Residential Project
1980
Outdoor Living
4
Affordable Housing
19
Multi-family
35
Whole House Design
376
Single-family
593
Show More (8)
Furnishings & Decor
184
Luxury Living
532
Showhouse
12
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
12
Kitchen & Bath
563
Vacation Housing & Rentals
5
Student Housing
4
Senior Housing
32
Show Less (8)
Commercial Project
542
Mixed Use & Retail
61
Sports & Recreation & Entertainment
7
Education (K-12 & Higher Education)
34
Office
107
Healthcare
50
Show More (7)
Civic & Cultural
9
Other
60
Restaurants
70
Aviation & Transportation
19
Government & Public Institutions
27
Hospitality & Resort
152
Boutique Design
32
Show Less (7)
Style *
Textures
4
Natural
2
Soft
2
Smooth
1
Coarse
2
Patterned
0
Periods
1
Mid-Century
1
Themes
1
Bohemian
1
Regions
0
Tuscan
0
Palettes
1
Neutrals
1
Earth Tones
1
Metallics
1
Brights
1
Pastels
1
Languages *
Languages
25
English
2
Italian
1
Chinese
0
Japanese
1
Portuguese
0
Show More (4)
French
8
Russian
0
German
2
Spanish
11
Show Less (4)
Services & Support *
Print Media
0
Publishing
0
Printing
0
Product Supply & Logistics
25
Furniture & Decor Wholesale
16
Shipping & Warehousing
7
Custom Fabrication
5
Installation Services
4
Marketing Services
2
Social Media Marketing
1
Portfolio & Website Design
2
Company Operations
3
Human Resources & Talent
1
Associations & Non-profits
1
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0
Accounting & Invoicing
1
Design Support
30
Showrooms
10
Software & Technology
3
Research
6
CAD & 3D modeling
9
Color Consultation
0
Show More (1)
Rendering & Visualization
9
Show Less (1)
Photography
4
Home Products
0
Hotel, Restaurants & Hospitality
1
Architectural
0
Interior Design
3
Specialty & Style *
Design Style
865
Equestrian
4
Eclectic
63
Contemporary
247
Asian
11
Western
1
Show More (15)
Minimalist
11
Farmhouse
43
Scandinavian
31
Mid-Century Modern
35
Rustic
11
Mediterranean
20
Southwestern
7
Tropical
10
Traditional
55
Coastal
45
Craftsman
28
Industrial
25
Transitional
103
Modern
320
Victorian
12
Show Less (15)
Design Specialty
715
Experience Design
15
Universal Design
1
Accessible Design
77
Health & Wellness
133
Sustainable Design
357
Show More (4)
Historic Restoration
131
Biophilia
23
Neurodiversity
23
Aging in Place
74
Show Less (4)
Design *
Sales
94
Wholesale
15
Online
15
Commercial
20
Residential
48
Management
16
Ordering
1
Scheduling
11
Inventory
1
Budgets
3
Quality Control
0
Installation
25
Smart Tech
3
Flooring
15
Wall Treatments
7
Maintenance
38
Warranty
1
Cleaning
10
Restoration
17
Inspection
1
Repair
10
Fabrication
107
Upholstery
12
Carpentry
18
Cabinetry
75
Metalwork
4
Design
161
Kitchen & Bath
19
Consultation
45
Renderings
12
Schematics
32
Presentations
10
Show More (3)
Whole Home Design
46
Living, Dining & Bedroom
16
Conceptual
12
Show Less (3)
Room Type *
Lifestyle & Leisure Spaces
218
Home Gym
0
Library & Study
1
Home Theater
1
Spa
4
Game Room
0
Show More (5)
Music Room
1
Wine Cellar
0
Craft Room
0
Home Office
214
Playroom
1
Show Less (5)
Bedroom & Bathroom Spaces
193
Storage & Closet
1
Guest Room
1
Primary Bedroom
0
Nursery & Childrens Room
71
Primary Bathroom
52
Show More (2)
Bathroom
76
Powder Room
1
Show Less (2)
Kitchen & Dining Spaces
82
Kitchen
4
Butler's Pantry
1
Dining Room
79
Breakfast Nook
1
Pantry
0
Transitional & Utility Spaces
79
Basement
32
Laundry Room
4
Attic
1
Foyer & Entryway
43
Garage
0
Show More (1)
Mudroom
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Let’s talk about hiring a general contractor. It can feel like dating, nerve-wracking and full of questions. Will they show up? Ghost you? Spend all your money? I’ve seen it all—DIY disasters, panic calls and blown budgets. This post shares tips to avoid the chaos, find the right contractor and why having a designer from the start is the ultimate game-changer.
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