Many of us are hopeless when it comes to decorating our homes. We can’t decide which furniture to choose, what color scheme to work toward, how to best use the features and rooms in our home. Adding to our décor year after year, we’re often left with rooms that we don’t enjoy living in, with no cohesive decorating scheme. For help with pulling together the look and design of our living spaces, we turn to professional designers and decorators, who have the skills to transform colors, fabrics and furniture into amazing homes that we’re proud to show off to friends and family.

Once you’ve decided to put things into the hands of a professional, the next step is deciding who to call. While many people use the terms “decorator” and “interior designer” interchangeably, these are actually two very different professions.