The Role of a Fabric/Colour Consultant (Such as Retailers Provide)

Advice on soft furnishings, upholstery, trimmings, window dressings, co-ordinating colours
Fabric quantities and orders
Curtain and blind making or liaison with seamstress and upholsterer
Installation and hanging service
Paint colours and wallpapers

The Role of an Interior Stylist/Decorator

Specification of furniture, fittings and finishes
Interior staging
Project management of the scheme

The Role of a Specialist Designer

Furniture
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Lighting, etc.

The Role of an Interior Designer

Spatial planning of internal architectural elements
Spatial planning of furniture
Construction detailing of interiors elements
Specification of furniture, fittings, finishes and equipment
Project management

The Role of an Interior Architect

Guidance on construction projects
Spatial planning of internal architectural elements
Construction detailing of internal architectural elements
Specification of furniture, fittings, finishes and equipment
Project management
Planning applications
Opinions on Compliance (fire certificate applications, preliminary health and safety plans)