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This document outlines an agreement between an interior decorator and a client. It details the services to be provided, payment terms including hourly rates and retainers, warranties, termination terms, confidentiality, and additional terms.

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Interior Design Agreement Sample

This document outlines an agreement between an interior decorator and a client. It details the services to be provided, payment terms including hourly rates and retainers, warranties, termination terms, confidentiality, and additional terms.

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INTERIOR DESIGN AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made this ___________ day of______________,


20__, between __________________________________ (the “Client”);
and {Company name} {Address} {Phone number} (the “Interior Decorator”),
collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

1. Services
1.1 The Interior Decorator shall depending on project
requirements provide some or all of the following services (“Services”) to
the Client in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement:
Communication (email/phone calls, etc.) regarding the activities below are
included as part of defined “services” payable by the client.

 Complimentary phone consultation.


 Conceptual Design Consultation –visit includes walk through of site,
preliminary room sketch, and in-depth discussion to ascertain style
options, budget and time frame estimates and other project needs.
 Design Development /Presentation – Complete measurements and
take inventory. Finalize and present design
options/recommendations and requirements.
 Provide layout with furnishings, color schemes, interior finishes, wall,
floor, window and lighting treatments etc, as required.
 Create and oversee a project plan to include acquiring products,
referring contractors, coordinating deliveries and installations,
arranging furnishings and accessories, etc.
 Conduct periodic quality reviews.

2. Delivery of the Services

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2.1 The Interior Decorator shall provide the Services at the
following site(s):
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

3. Fees/Payment
3.1 Design Fees are based on $85 per hour for all service. An exception is
when a project fee is agreed upon and outlined under section 6.10.

3.2 The design consultation visit is $170, which is not required if the
retainer (outlined in 3.3) is paid on date of consultation.

3.3 Upon signing this agreement the Decorator shall receive a non-
refundable retainer of $1,275 (twelve hundred seventy-five dollars), which
constitutes the minimum initial commitment for 15 hrs. of design services.
If the retainer is paid within 30 days of consultation, $100 will be deducted
from the retainer fee. This retainer is an advance and will be credited
against hourly charges payable by the client.

3.4 Once 15hrs of service is completed (the retainer), an advance in


increments of 10 hours $850 would be charged for continued service.
Hourly charges will be invoiced to the client and shall include a brief
description of what was done.

3.5 No item shall be ordered by the Decorator until the product purchase
has been approved and prepaid by the client unless other arrangements
have been agreed upon. The Decorator shall not be required to reveal “to
the trade” prices/commissions. The client upon receiving a receipt or
invoice shall reimburse expenses incurred by Decorator in the interest of
the project. The Decorator assumes no liability due to the quality of items
or services purchased for the Client.

3.6 Any charges payable under this Agreement are exclusive of any
applicable taxes, duties, or other fees charged by a government body and
such shall be payable by the Client to the Decorator in addition to all other
charges payable hereunder.

3.7 This provision outlines Decorator fees and does not include costs for
materials and products required to complete the project. If the nature of the
project requires engagement of any contractors to perform work (i.e.;
painters), the client shall enter into contracts directly with the concerned
contractor.

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4. Warranties and Limitation of Liability
4.1 The Interior Decorator represents and warrants that she will
perform the Services with reasonable skill and care.

5. Terms and Termination


5.1 This Agreement shall be effective on the date hereof and shall
continue until project completion. If the Client terminates this agreement for
any reason before the completion date, the Client is required to reimburse
the Interior Decorator for all outstanding fees and out-of-pocket expenses.

6. Miscellaneous
6.1 Neither Party will disclose any information of the other which
comes into their possession under or in relation to this Agreement and
which is of a confidential nature.

6.2 The failure of either party to enforce its rights under this
Agreement at any time for any period shall not be construed as a waiver of
such rights.

6.3 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between


the Parties and supersedes all prior representations, negotiations or
understandings.

6.4 Neither Party shall be liable for failure to perform any


obligation under this Agreement if the failure is caused by any
circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to
acts of god, war, or industrial dispute.

6.5 Decorator's drawings and specifications are conceptual in


nature and intended to set forth design intent only. Decorator does not
provide architectural or engineering services. All concepts, drawings and
specifications prepared by Decorator remain at all times the Designer's
property. Project documents may not be used by client for any purpose
other than completion of project by Creative Points of You, Interior Design.

6.6 Decorator cannot guarantee that actual prices for


merchandise and/or interior installations or other costs or services as
presented to Client for the proposed budget.

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6.7 Delays by Client (lack of access to premises, information/decisions
or resources) suppliers or contractors shall extend Decorator's time to
perform.

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6.8 As Decorators require a record of design projects, client shall permit
Decorator to document the project in progress and when completed, by
photography or other means. Decorator shall be entitled to use
photographs for Decorator's business purposes including portfolio,
brochure and similar publicity purposes. Client's name may be used in
connection with the documentation unless specified to the contrary in
writing. If the Client documents the project, the Decorator shall be given
credit as the Interior Decorator for the project if documentation is released
to the public.

6.9 This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of


Illinois.

6.10 Additional Terms:

Agreed by the Parties hereto:

By: ________________________ By: __________________________


{Company representative} Client (Print)
{Company name}

________________________ ___________________________
Date Client (Signature)

___________________________
Date

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