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Budgeting for
Interior Design
The dollar
amount you budget for the interior design of your space is
contingent
upon your location,
clientele, finish types,quality of materials used and
the design details unique to your environment.
Your designer will be able to help you with these details.
We have provided a check list to get you
started. However we do also suggest you read all of our topic
on design.
Use this
check list to determine if you accounted for most of your
decorative
needs. This check list
is based on the hospitality industry including retail store
design, restaurant design, nightclub design
and hotel design but it can be altered for all types of Interior
Design.
- Flooring:
ceramic tile, carpet, stained concrete slab, wood, linoleum,
etc.
- Wall
covering: paint, wallpaper, faux finish, wainscoting,
wood panel.
- Ceiling:
paint, moldings, tin ceiling, etc.
- Lighting:
task, decorative, etc.
- Window
treatments: blinds, curtains, shades, etc.
- Bars:
size, style, equipment, finishes
- Furniture:
barstools, tables, chairs**, lounge seating, etc.
- Tabletop:
centerpieces, tabletop accessories, etc.
- Decorative
accessories: artwork, mirrors, pictures, sculpture
- Fixtures:
display fixtures
- New
additions: new walls, conceptual architectural elements,
etc.
- Labor
costs: The list above represents material costs. Don't
forget labor
- HVAC
- Structural
changes
- Sound
Systems
- Accoustical
considerations
- Kitchen
equipment
- Flexible
Nightclub lighting
- Design
Consulting Fees
- Sprinkler
Systems
This list
is to help you get started. We recommend you consult with
a
professional. Interior Designers
can help you save money by taking advantage of their planning,
design and construction experience.
Design is a business just like running a restaurant, nightclub
or other hospitality organization.
Entering into a renovation project without adequate knowledge
can be very costly.
**Many
people underestimate the cost of chairs. Chairs can range for
$150.00 to $600.00. This range is based on quality. In a hospitality
setting chairs will get a lot of abuse. There are two philosophies,
one buy an inexpensive chair and expect to replace the chair
frequently or buy a more expensive chair and it will last for
years. The first options requires less upfront cash where the
later is usually a better buy for your dollar and stress.
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