FAQ’S

In British Columbia, the title 'interior designer' is not protected by legislation. Anyone can use it. A Registered Interior Designer is different: the designation requires a Bachelor of Design or equivalent, passage of the NCIDQ, the national qualifying examination for the profession, and an active commitment to continuing education in health, safety, and building code compliance. RIDs carry professional liability insurance and are held to a code of ethics through their provincial and national associations.

Carly Neal is a Registered Interior Designer and an active member of VISID, IDIBC, and IDC. She currently serves on the IDIBC board, working to advance the legislative designation that would bring BC interior designers the same professional standing as architects and engineers, because clients deserve that assurance.

When you work with Dashwood, you are working with a designer who is educated, examined, insured, and professionally accountable. That is the standard every project is held to.

Interior Designers understand the pros and cons of the vast amount of choices available, and can narrow them down to a tidy few options that best suit your project. We can save you from pricey mistakes, and ensure that your time and money is spent in the right places for the best results and value.

This is an important question for both of us! Our relationship will last the duration of your project and require open and honest discussion throughout the process. I believe in a holistic approach where we consider how space relates to place, architecture and memory. The more I understand who you are, and what makes you tick, the better I can tailor the design. If you value the creative process and understand how planning ahead can pay in spades, (measure twice, cut once right?) we are off to a good start! A sense of humour and readiness to do a little homework helps too…

Every project is unique and has its own set of requirements and conditions that contribute to the budget. In order to get a sense of one another and listen to your project goals, I like to have an introductory meeting with potential clients. This initial meeting is not a design consultation, however it allows me to collect information that I may use to prepare a Design Fee Proposal tailored to your specific project.