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Washington DC Interior Design and Decorating
Interior Design and Decorating
Washington, D.C. interior decorators can charge by the hour, by the project, and/or add a service charge to items they buy for a client. Before beginning a project in Washington, D.C., you should have a written contract with your interior decorator stating what work is to be done, the cost of the project and payment plan, a work schedule, and drawings of what the finished product should look like. The interior designer you hire should work with you to combine functionality of the room with artistic design. Before entering into a contract with an interior designer you should also check their references and review their portfolio. There are a wide variety of interior decorators in Washington, D.C. that specialize in everything from historic designs to modern spaces, and you should be able to find one that matches your sense of style and taste. The Interior Designers Board of Washington D.C. licenses and regulates all Washington D.C. interior designers.
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Washington DC City Facts
• Washington, D.C. requires contractors to have an insurance policy of $50,000 for injury in a single accident, $100,000 for multiple people in one accident, and $10,000 for property damage in an accident. They must also have a $5,000 surety bond with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
• Washington, D.C. requires that every applicant for a building permit first complete an Environmental Impact Form (EIF) to determine possible environmental impacts of the project on the community.
• A Washington, D.C. permit for construction is required for new construction and foundations, additions, alterations and repairs of existing buildings, demolition, a retaining wall, fence, shed, garage, vault, signs, awnings, and interior layout of tenant spaces.