Architect? Interior Designer? Decorator?

There’s an age old (well, maybe not THAT old) struggle explaining what it is that we actually DO. Interior design conjurs up all these images of cushion scattering, curtains and pelmets and paint colours. I always say, this is about 10% of our job description and don’t think I’ve ever specified a cushion in my career, let alone scattered one!

This type of work falls into the realm of the decorator. Interior decorators come into your home or business and improve the aesthetics of the existing layout.

A designer, on the other hand, works with more structural elements to improve the space and then may use decoration to complete the overall look.

So, what about the architect? Architects, primarily design buildings. They may get involved in the interior design and decoration, however are more likely to engage a designer to complete the interiors. Larger firms have designers inhouse as part of the project team.

Who do you use to design your surgery?

It really depends entirely on your project. If you are looking to construct a purpose built building, I would recommend engaging an architect to design the building and an interior designer who has had experience with surgery design to design the inside. They will work together to get the best outcome for your needs.

However, if you are considering purchasing (or leasing) an existing space, I would get an experienced surgery designer involved.

And, if you want to refurbish an existing surgery, depending on how far you want to go, engage an interior designer with surgery knowledge and experience.

Last, but not least, if you are just looking for a little bit of a face lift (colours, furniture etc), a decorator will be able to help you.

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