What to Know Before Hiring an Interior Designer

What to Know Before Hiring an Interior Designer

So, you are starting your commercial project, and need a little help? Bringing a commercial interior designer on board is a great first step into making your vision come to life, but what should you know before hiring the perfect designer? Here are a few things for...
3 Interior Design Questions Explained

3 Interior Design Questions Explained

Commercial interior design is a crucial piece of every project, but the role of an interior designer is often misunderstood. To help shine a light on the profession, here are three common questions about interior design–answered by your friends at HagerSmith...
What is Sustainable Design?

What is Sustainable Design?

You may have heard the term “sustainable design” thrown around more and more recently. This term has been growing in popularity and is becoming a huge part of the design and architectural decisions as society becomes more environmentally aware. So, what is it, and...
What is Commercial Interior Design?

What is Commercial Interior Design?

  “So you pick the colors?”   There is a surprising lack of understanding about what a commercial interior designer does and the value they bring to your project. With the prevalence of HGTV (which is frankly highly unrealistic), the ease of Pinterest (which...
The Value of a Rendering

The Value of a Rendering

Looking at a stack of plans can often be confusing to someone who isn’t accustomed to a set of construction documents.  A building or interior space that is a complex piece of workmanship may not be communicated the best through plans, elevations, and sections when...
The Importance of Wellbeing in the Workplace

The Importance of Wellbeing in the Workplace

  Is your workplace healthy? It’s safe to say the world is constantly changing, and sometimes it can feel like a lot to keep up with. Since most businesses rely on brilliant creativity to stay ahead of the game, employer expectations are ever increasing. Not only...