[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-the-top-5-essential-questions-to-ask-your-e-designer":3,"blog-related-the-top-5-essential-questions-to-ask-your-e-designer":30},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":22,"inlineProducts":23,"seo":24},370,"the-top-5-essential-questions-to-ask-your-e-designer","The Top 5 Essential Questions to Ask Your E-Designer",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When embarking on an interior design project in your home--whether it's a full-scale renovation, a re-design of one room, or a light style refresh here and there--we, of course, recommend working with an accredited \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/designer-decorator-stylist-whats-the-difference/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior designer\u003C/a> to help you love where you live at the end of your project. These days, it's easier than ever to book a great e-designer online and get started with them on a design project, regardless of where you both happen to be located. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://kkhome.as.me/schedule.php?notembedded=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22104\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/DB.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">That said, when you're working with an e-designer--who may not be able to be on-site with you for the duration of the project (a service that \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home's Design Team\u003C/a> offers!), there are some questions that you should keep in mind to ask your designer to make sure that you're both on the same page about project goals, that you understand the process and what you're getting (and paying for), and so that you're sure to be thrilled with the end result and the overall look of your home after working with your e-designer.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We've compiled a list of the top 5 questions to ask your e-designer about everything from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design packages\u003C/a> to shipping and installation. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Modern-Regency-in-Westchester?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17872\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/E-designer-Kathy-Kuo-Home-westchester.jpg\" alt=\"blue dining room design\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Sea-Girt-Beach-House?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-17871 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/E-Designer-Kathy-Kuo-Home-Sea-Girt-scaled-e1583427249371.jpg\" alt=\"beach house living room interior\" width=\"818\" height=\"1025\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Design: Left: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Modern-Regency-in-Westchester?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a>; Right: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Sea-Girt-Beach-House?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://marieflanigan.com/2016/09/23/how-to-style-bookshelves/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17870\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Question-to-ask-E-Designer-Kathy-Kuo-Home-Marie-Flanigan-Interiors.jpg\" alt=\"living room interior\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Design by \u003Ca href=\"https://marieflanigan.com/2016/09/23/how-to-style-bookshelves/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marie Flanigan Interiors\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23193-Oly-Studio-Meri-Frost-White-Drum-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17876\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Oly-Studio-Meri-Frost-White-Drum-Chandelier-kathy-kuo-home-e-designer.jpg\" alt=\"white chandelier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/94731-Cora-Industrial-Black-Iron-Frame-Black-Aluminum-Top-Rectangular-Coffee-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26246\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_94731.jpg\" alt=\"coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86266-Jaipur-Living-Sangam-Coastal-Beige-Jute-Round-Pouf/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26539\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_86266.jpg\" alt=\"pouf\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#1. Ask Your E-Designer About Interior Design Packages\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The first topic to tackle when you book a consultation with an e-designer for interior design services is about the different design package options that they offer. Make sure you ask about the specifics of what is included in each individual package. Make sure you ask about things like design schematics, exclusive discounts, timeline guarantees, number of revisions, number of layouts, and the availability for collaboration with an architect. When discussing design package options with your e-designer, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/budget-breakdown-how-much-does-it-cost-decorate-a-room/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">also ask for as-specific-as-possible price quotes.\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">At Kathy Kuo Home, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our design team offers three tiers of packaging\u003C/a>. With our Refresh package--which is priced at $100 and is great if you're restyling a small space, or need final finishing touches--clients get exclusive designer-only discounts on furnishings, a three-day design time table, and up to two design revisions. With our Redesign package--which is priced at $500 and is ideal for a single room makeover--clients get exclusive designer-only discounts on furnishings, design schematics, up to three design revisions, and multiple layout options. Finally, with our Renovate package--which is  priced at $150 per hour with a 10 hour minimum, and is recommended  if you're designing multiple rooms or doing a full home renovation--clients get the choice of hourly or flat-rate pricing, exclusive designer-only discounts on furnishings, collaboration with an architect, design schematics, unlimited revisions, and multiple layout options.  \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We always encourage clients to ask as many questions as possible so that the client and their designer can be on the same page every step up of the way and so that there are no surprises on either side of the equation as the design project gets underway. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Naples-Residence?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17873\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/E-designer-kathy-kuo-home-naples.jpg\" alt=\"living room interior\" width=\"900\" height=\"563\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Design by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Naples-Residence?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://thechrisellefactor.com/2016/01/5-tips-for-mixing-metals/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17879\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/e-designer-kathy-kuo-home-sally-wheat-interiors.jpg\" alt=\"modern glam interior desing\" width=\"919\" height=\"1379\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Design by \u003Ca href=\"https://thechrisellefactor.com/2016/01/5-tips-for-mixing-metals/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sally Wheat Interiors\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/107341-Chelsea-House-Empire-French-Country-Gold-Metal-Clear-Crystal-Chandelier/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26046\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Chelsea-House-Empire-French-Country-Gold-Metal-Clear-Crystal-Chandelier.jpeg\" alt=\"chandelier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53493-Eichholtz-Cardinale-Modern-Classic-Blue-Velvet-Dining-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17992\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Eichholtz-Cardinale-Modern-Classic-Blue-Velvet-Dining-Arm-Chair-kathy-kuo-home-work-from-home.jpg\" alt=\"blue velvet chair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/12489-Mildred-Modern-Ivory-Long-Wool-Fur-Floor-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23560\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_12489.jpg\" alt=\"pillow\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#2. Ask Your E-Designer About Stocking & \u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>Consolidation\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When you work with an e-designer (or any interior designer for that matter), they will most likely be \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/8-simple-rules-for-buying-your-furniture-online/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sourcing furniture and decor\u003C/a> from a variety of vendors. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that there can be a sizable variation on stocking time and lead time. It's important to ask your designer about how long the stocking and lead time will be, especially for larger pieces and custom upholstered furniture. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your consultation with your e-designer, ask if there are ready-made options that will match your space or if most options are made to order; if buying made to order items, be sure to inquire about how long that will take. Finally, be sure to ask if any of the furnishings you want as part of your design are on backorder, because that will affect your timeline even further. You should also plan to inquire about why\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> some items non-returnable, what a \u003C/span>restocking fee is, and\u003Cb>--i\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">f you decide to return an item without defects/design faults/misrepresentation--is there a price to pay (ie.a  transportation fee or handling fee)?\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important topic to ask your e-designer about is consolidation. I\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t’s such a hassle if you receive items shipped one by one and you get a lot of calls from the vendor, as opposed to having everything shipped together at once. If you know you \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need a high volume of furniture and accessories, ask if your e-designer has the option--like the Kathy Kuo Home Design Team does--to consolidate. There may be a fee for consolidation, but it's usually worth it. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=blog-sale-banner&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18443\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/kuotes-blog-sale-banner-1.png\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"300\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-17884 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/e-designer-kathy-kuo-home-leanne-ford-interiors-e1583507414904.jpg\" alt=\"living room interior\" width=\"480\" height=\"619\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/windham-ski-lodge?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesignerer&utm_content=windham&utm_text=rustic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17426\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KKH_Windham-Ski-Lodge_Bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"bedroom with light wood and natural elements\" width=\"481\" height=\"619\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credits: Left: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.dwell.com/article/leanne-ford-cabin-for-sale-los-angeles-696a8319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leanne Ford Interiors\u003C/a> Right: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/windham-ski-lodge?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesignerer&utm_content=windham&utm_text=rustic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.pufikhomes.com/en/2016/03/dom-v-gorah-ot-talantlivoy-marianne-tiegen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17887 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/e-designer-marianne-tiegen-kathy-kuo-home-rustic-.jpg\" alt=\"rustic living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Design by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pufikhomes.com/en/2016/03/dom-v-gorah-ot-talantlivoy-marianne-tiegen/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marianne Tiegen\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71480-Danny-Mid-Century-Modern-Brown-Leather-Upholstered-Gold-Iron-Base-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26895\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_71480.jpg\" alt=\"arm chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/12584-Veruca-Modern-Ivory-Sheepskin-Pelt-Fur-Rug?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17889\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Veruca-Modern-Ivory-Sheepskin-6-Pelt-Fur-Rug-kathy-kuo-home-e-designer.jpg\" alt=\"sheepskin rug\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/5564-Alsace-Hunt-Club-Reproduction-Antler-Wall-Mount-Trophy-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17890\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Alsace-Hunt-Club-Reproduction-Antler-Wall-Mount-Trophy-kathy-kuo-home-e-designer.jpg\" alt=\"set of wall antlers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1021\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#3. Ask Your E-Designer About Fabrics & Materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your e-designer\u003C/a> should be able to answer any questions you may have about fabrics and materials, and the overall craftsmanship of any item that they're recommending to you--so don't hesitate to ask about these topics. If you're ordering \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Garden-Outdoor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor furniture\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-rughttps://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Garden-Outdoor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rugs\u003C/a>, ask about performance fabrics, what they are, and why you might need them. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you're ordering any \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sofas-and-sectionals?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">large furniture pieces with custom upholstery\u003C/a>, ask about all of the fabric options and ask for swatches and fabric samples. If you have \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/kids?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">children\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/pet-beds?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pets\u003C/a> at home, ask about which materials and fabrics are going to be the most durable. In addition to asking about the performance factor, durability, and feel of different fabrics and materials, you'll also want to ask your e-designer about which fabrics and materials go best together (or vice versa). If you're wondering about \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mixing metals\u003C/a>, just ask!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://allsortsof.com/designer-spotlight-lauren-liess/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17905 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/e-designer-lauen-liess-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen interior\" width=\"900\" height=\"569\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Design by \u003Ca href=\"https://allsortsof.com/designer-spotlight-lauren-liess/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lauren Liess\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"http://jaclynpetersdesign.com/#/highway-206/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-17907\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/green-kitchen-e-designer-kathy-kuo-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"green kitchen\" width=\"900\" height=\"1351\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ci>Design by \u003Ca href=\"http://jaclynpetersdesign.com/#/highway-206/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaclyn Peters Design\u003C/a>\u003C/i>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/115980-Regina-Andrew-Montreux-Hollywood-Regency-Natural-Brass-Steel-Single-Pendant/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25650\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_115980.jpg\" alt=\"pendant\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/115345-Jaipur-Living-Leonine-Global-Bazaar-Red-Medallion-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27232\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_115345.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53989-Carmen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Square-Cutting-Board-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28603\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Carmen-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wood-Square-Cutting-Board-Small.jpg\" alt=\"cutting board\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#4. Ask Your E-Designer About Shipping\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Once all the fun of choosing new furniture and decor is wrapped up, now comes the less fun aspect of shipping and logistics. Fear not though: A good e-designer will be well equipped to help you \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/how-to-measure-your-space-for-furniture-delivery-in-3-simple-steps/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">navigate the shipping process\u003C/a> with ease. That said, there are definitely some questions you'll want to ask before anything ships.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">First, ask about the\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> difference between curbside shipping and white glove shipping. Typically, \"white glove\" means that unpacking, set-up in the space, and debris removal are including with shipping, whereas curbside means that the items you purchased arrive and you are responsible for assembly, arranging them in your home, and disposing of packing materials. Whether white glove makes the most sense will often be determined by the volume of product you purchase, whether or not you consolidate it, and nature of the design project.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you have \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Service/Info/shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">questions about shipping\u003C/a> timetables, whether expedited shipping is available, international shipping, or final mile delivery--definitely ask your e-designer early on in the design process in order to have the smoothest shipping experience possible. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.traceaesthetic.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17893 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/e-designer-kathy-kuo-home-trace-aesthetic.jpg\" alt=\"living room interior\" width=\"900\" height=\"1076\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ci>Photo via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.traceaesthetic.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trace Aesthetic\u003C/a>\u003C/i>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.homestolove.com.au/british-colonial-style-19819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17885\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/e-designer-questions-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"living room interior coastal\" width=\"640\" height=\"805\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Upper-West-Side-Loft?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17892\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/kathy-kuo-home-upper-west-side-e-designer.jpg\" alt=\"living room interior\" width=\"640\" height=\"805\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: Left: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.homestolove.com.au/british-colonial-style-19819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homes to Love;\u003C/a> Right: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/portfolio/Upper-West-Side-Loft?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/26058-Eichholtz-Pineapple-Hollywood-Regency-Crystal-Glass-Brass-Sculpture?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17896\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Eichholtz-Pineapple-Hollywood-Regency-Crystal-Glass-Brass-Sculpture-kathy-kuo-home-e-designer.jpg\" alt=\"pineapple statue\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/105353-Madeline-French-Blue-Performance-Brown-Wood-Pewter-Casters-Sofa-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28408\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Madeline-French-Blue-Performance-Brown-Wood-Pewter-Casters-Sofa.jpg\" alt=\"blue sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/8265-Chi-Hollywood-Regency-Gold-White-Ostrich-Stool-Ottoman?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17894\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Chi-Hollywood-Regency-Gold-White-Ostrich-Stool-Ottoman-kathy-kuo-home-e-designer.jpg\" alt=\"White and gold stool\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1022\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#5. Ask Your E-Designer About Installation \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Installation is a key part of the interior design process--it's the bridge between all the conceptual \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">work you've done with your designer\u003C/a> and the actual real-life results in your home. When working with your e-designer, it's important to ask specific questions about installation so that everything goes according to plan--especially if you and your e-designer aren't located close enough to one another for them to be on-site for installation.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">You'll want to ask if your designer can recommend installation professionals like wallpaper hangers, electricians, and painters. Ask them if they can assist with paint and wallpaper selection, choosing drapery and shades, and custom upholstery. The reason that it's important to ask about these aspects of the design is that the answer might vary. Sometimes, if a designer can't be on-site for install, they will advise you to work primarily with your general contractor on things like painting, installing light fixtures, and measuring for window treatments. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=edesigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you truly love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/a> today to get started!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/E-designer-kathy-kuo-home-naples.jpg","Kathy Kuo Home","2020-03-06T14:58:25Z",[13,14,15],"Home","The Designer's Handbook","The Trade Exclusive",[17,18,19,20,21],"interior design","design","design services","e-design","home",[],[],{"title":25,"description":26,"keywords":27,"canonicalUrl":28,"noIndex":29},"The Top 5 Essential Questions to Ask Your E-Designer - Kathy Kuo Home","The Kathy Kuo Home interior design team offers insider tips on the top 5 essential questions to ask when working with an e-designer","e-designer","/blog/the-top-5-essential-questions-to-ask-your-e-designer",false,[31,41,50],{"id":32,"slug":33,"title":34,"excerpt":35,"heroImageUrl":36,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":37,"categories":38},1068,"custom-cabinetry-kathy-kuo-home-unique-kitchens-baths","Custom Heirloom Cabinetry, Reimagined: Inside Our New Collaboration with Unique Kitchens & Baths","Introducing six European-inspired cabinet designs that are completely customizable.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Kathy-Kuo-Home-x-Unique-Kitchens-Baths-Bristol-Rolling-Fog-painted-kitchen-cabinetry.jpg","2026-05-07T10:00:38Z",[13,14,39,15,40],"Bedroom","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":42,"slug":43,"title":44,"excerpt":45,"heroImageUrl":46,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":47,"categories":48},1067,"investing-in-heirloom-furniture","Why Heirloom-Quality Home Goods Are Worth the Investment: 7 Pieces to Shop Now and Keep Forever","A designer's guide to heirloom furniture and décor that's worth the investment.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Worlds-Away-Rattan-Dresser-in-a-cozy-traditional-living-room.jpg","2026-05-01T10:00:21Z",[13,49,40],"Living Room",{"id":51,"slug":52,"title":53,"excerpt":54,"heroImageUrl":55,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":56,"categories":57},1066,"sunbrella-interiors-fabrics","Sunbrella Interiors Fabrics We Love for Beautiful, Exceptionally Durable Upholstery","What we love about our newest performance fabrics from Sunbrella.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Sunbrella-upholstered-furniture.jpg","2026-04-24T10:00:45Z",[13,14,49]]