A little clarity.
Start with the questions that help you understand the process and prepare your project enquiry.
Interior design questions.
Where can I enquire about interior design?
You can submit a project enquiry from anywhere in British Columbia. The studio reviews the property, location and scope before confirming whether it can help, including any site visits, travel or remote collaboration. City guides are planning resources, not a list of staffed offices.
Who provides the design services?
VancouverInteriorDesigners.ca is an enquiry website for S+N Design Studio. Flor Technologies provides the website and enquiry platform. The design team, services, fees and availability are confirmed in a separate project agreement.
How much will my interior design project cost?
Cost depends on the scope, deliverables, property and level of coordination. Separate design fees from construction, furnishings and specialist consultants. Request a written proposal for your project and compare the same deliverables.
Can I enquire before I have plans or a contractor?
Yes. Start with your city, property type, goals and project stage. Explain what information you have and which decisions need support. Additional measurements, documents or professionals may be needed before detailed work begins.
Is the design fee the same as the renovation budget?
No. A design fee covers the services listed in the agreement. Construction, furnishings, equipment, specialist consultants, delivery and other expenses may be separate. Ask for a clear breakdown.
Is an hourly or fixed fee better?
Either can work when the scope and approval process are clear. A fixed fee needs defined deliverables and change terms; hourly work needs a reporting and spending-approval arrangement. Compare what you receive.
Can an interior designer approve my strata renovation?
The designer can help prepare information within the agreed scope, but approval comes from the strata and relevant authorities. Ask who will prepare, submit and track each application.
Can good design help without moving walls?
Often the most useful improvements involve furniture scale, storage, lighting and a more consistent finish palette. Explain what frustrates you about the current space so the design brief can focus on changes that matter.
Are a rendering and a construction drawing the same thing?
No. A rendering communicates an appearance or spatial idea. Construction documentation provides the specific information defined for the project. Confirm what a document can be used for before relying on it.
Can you guarantee that drawings will receive a permit?
Approval depends on the project and the relevant authority. The scope should identify the required documents and qualified professionals; a design enquiry or drawing package is not a promise of approval.