In addition to being creative, one of the most important attributes one should look for in an interior designer is if he or she listens to you? When you hire an interior designer, it’s like hiring an entire team of people. Each designer has their preferred contractors with whom they work (i.e., painters, carpet merchants, drapery workroom, etc.). These contractors will have a major impact on how smoothly the project will go. No matter the size of the project, ask how they keep everything organized? Interior designers are not usually known for their great organizational or business skills. – Alexander Interiors, McLean, VA