Watch the video version https://youtu.be/t6hqzI63Hss This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/   In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy discusses interior design with Jeanne Lashmett of JML Interior Design. Find out why your interior designer and contractor need to work together, especially if you want an accurate quote on the cost of your project. Find out more about Jeanne and interior design https://www.jmlinteriors.net/  [email protected] 314-435-4233 11622 Page Service Drive, Suite 108, St. Louis, MO 63146 Troy’s Number - 314-520-6655  Troy’s Email - ⁠[email protected]⁠   Radio Show Archives - ⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/resources/radio-show/⁠     Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://gallowaybuildingservice.com/ ⁠ 5:00 Are interior designers licensed? 7:50 What’s the difference between an interior designer and a decorator?  13:33 What do interior designers do? 14:49 10 common mistakes when hiring an interior designer 15:04 1) Not having a realistic budget or financing in place 18:34 2) Interviewing contractors for a remodel without having construction plans 25:47 3) Not reading the contract through 28:32 4) Choosing price over quality 31:55 5) Not following through with the designer’s advice OR too many cooks spoil the soup 38:14 6) Refusing to get a permit for the project 41:36 7) Making changes to the plan without first consulting with the designer 45:16 8) Unrealistic perception of time 48:23 9) Making purchases without consulting or informing your designer 49:40) 10) Micro-managing 52:12 Examples of Jeanne Lashmett’s past projects