An architect can help you only if you change the structure of your house. In many cases removing a wall could weaken the ceiling or puting a strain on other parts of the stucture.

Contact first an architect Contractors San Diego make sure your plans are safe and then contact an interior designer.
They are much more qualified to advice what looks good in your house.

Posted by: ston55 at September 21, 2008 7:08 AM in response to Remodeling home...consult architect or interior designer first?

Ask your neighbors...both for recommendations and who to avoid.
ask a reputable architect and/or interior designer
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Posted by: homeowner at September 23, 2008 7:43 PM in response to Looking for facade contractor

All the above...and then you might want to contact a kitchen designer if the Architect has not given you a physical cabinet layout with all the parts. Go to www.nkba.org for kitchen designers and other ideas. As well as www.kitchens.com, www.hgtv.com etc.

Posted by: mwt at October 3, 2008 8:57 PM in response to Remodeling home...consult architect or interior designer first?

The way you have framed the issue is perfect and your concerns are valid. Since no other posts mentioned it, if you are expanding your home then you really should be filing for a Building Permit and filing with a registered architect. You want to make sure the expansion is safely engineered and does not end up causing one of your neighbors to report you to the city (and incur fines or a stop-work order).

"Floating World" gave a great answer. Depending on who you hire, the architect may be someone who handles everything from soup to nuts (designing, filing, decorating), or that person may not be interested in the interior details. Some architects prefer to leave the details of which tile or counter material to a specialist, such as a kitchen designer. Some interior designers do consult on such hard goods, but most are oriented more towards soft goods, the decorative end of furnishings, window treatments, etc.

Each profession is specialized, and many renovations work best when there is a team approach: you the client, an architect, a kitchen or interior designer, and a contractor. I'm a kitchen designer and I collaborate often with architects and other trades. Even if you've already begun your renovation, if you have questions as you go, feel free to get in touch with me (or go to www.121studio.com FAQs page for helpful general info).
Good luck with everything!

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Posted by: macko_wacko at July 13, 2009 12:09 PM in response to Remodeling home...consult architect or interior designer first?

Hi,

From my experience clients save money by going to an educated interior architect/designer from the begining.

The way I usually work is I do the entire design and layout, produce all construction drawings and then send them to an expediter/architect of record who stamps and runs drawings to the DOB.

I think this saves the client money, and I also find spaces come out better when an interior designer is involved from day one.

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my services or want more info.

Susana

ssimonpietri@changodesignandco.com
Chango Design

Posted by: ssimonpietri at August 31, 2009 6:23 PM in response to Remodeling home...consult architect or interior designer first?