I am not a fan of this question… but it’s a popular one, so here you have it.

The job of an interior decorator mainly focuses on the decorative aspects of a property. This includes the finishes, paint colors, furniture, windows, bedding etc.

Interior designers are more interior architects. Their responsibilities include those decorative elements too but also understand building codes, the relationships of a space in context of the site and the building, and then use drafting skills to generate construction documents as the primary means of communicating trades to execute the design

Well…t's really expensive to make mistakes.

Designers understand the principles of space planning, color theory, materials, lighting, and ergonomics. They know what works practically and aesthetically, saving you from costly mistakes.

They also have access to a wide range of products, materials, and trade connections that aren’t always available to the general public, often at better prices.

They coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers, keeping projects on schedule and within budget while handling unexpected challenges.

if you're not fully convinced of the power design has, then the investment might not feel worthwhile. However, even without a designer, your space will still make an impact – it's just a question of whether that impact is the one you want!

Typically for commercial projects the design fee is part of the budget and the fee depends on the size and scope which is agreed upon and billed at phases of design and development.

We also work on an hourly basis for smaller projects or consultations but either way the initial meeting is always free. We don’t mind having our brains picked.

Interior designers follow a systematic process that typically involves initial consultation to understand the client’s needs and goals. Once agreed upon that it’s a good fit, the designer aligns the vision to those goals and goes into concept development, delivers presentations to articulate the vision, makes revisions based on client feedback, and then goes into design development and creates construction documents formerly known as blueprints. We can and often do source materials that they have specified within these documents. Oversee the projects execution, which can include everything from structural changes to the final placement of furniture and decor.

An interior fit out defines what is being done. The actual scope of work involved in transforming a bare interior space into a functional, occupied environment. It refers to the physical changes and installations (walls, finishes, lighting, furniture) needed to make the space usable for a specific home or business.

We deliver this in the form of a Construction Document ID Set for the Builder, and Trades.

Design-build defines how the project is managed and delivered. In a design-build model, a single person (the Contractor) is responsible for both the design, the permitting, and the construction of the project. The client only has to manage one contract and one point of contact for the entire process.

We work both ways, so whichever the client prefers.

Boyan is an incredibly talented Architect and he truly excels at Residential work.

He has quite the portfolio of modern residences and condominium buildings in Sarasota and North Carolina.

Liz loves to dive into the details of selecting finishes, lighting, furniture, art, and placement, but it’s Boyan that works on more of the construction and development side in Residential design.

247 Design is primarily focused on the multi-family sector because it beautifully combines the modern residential vibe, layered with interior architecture, millwork, custom feature walls, office designs, gyms, hospitality and bar spaces, rooftop lounges, game rooms, building codes, ADA…multiple challenges and complexity all in one project.

We love doing smaller projects like Residential and local Restaurant & Retail because they help connect us to our community, and also offer short-term gratification that those bigger long-term projects can’t provide.

So… both, yes!