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Updated over 13 years ago on . Most recent reply

Rehab for Resell - Become an Interior Decorator?
Hi.
I'm doing my research before taking on any Rehab projetcs by going to the Home Depots as well as learning all I can about costs and how things are done. BUT, here is what might seem like a "Mr Obvious" question. Would I be selecting all the items myself? Mainly, style and type of cabinets, rugs, paint, light fixtures (easy for me since I sell those)?
I simply have never thought about it before.
Thanks,
Philip
Most Popular Reply

You would be selecting them all yourself.
You have a few options:
1. hire an interior designer to consult on a few interior design packages, where they can help you find a coordinating cabinet/counter/paint/hardware/fixtures/tile, etc. I know a few guys who have 1-3 templates of coordinating items, and choose a template for a project and go with it. I have 2 templates, one with lighter cabinets/floors, one with darker. All of the corresponding items match based on that. Sometimes I deviate with tile/accent choices, but usually stick to my proven formula.
2. hire a designer for each house, I think J Scott does this, I may be wrong.
3. watch alot of HGTV, walk alot of rehabbed flips in your price range, and above (I like to take little details out of $500k plus houses and apply them down at my level), take alot of notes and walk home depot and get to know their inventory very well.
I wouldnt become an interior decorator, when you can just hire one. Better use of your time.
- Anson Young
- Podcast Guest on Show #235