Now that you have the budget established and youve de-cluttered the space so you can see the bare goods, youll need to decide whether a professional home dcor specialist or a do-it-yourself project is what youre looking for.

Needless to say the budget that we discussed in part one of this series will have a significant effect on how you answer the next question.

Is it going to be Pro or a Joe for your interior reno?

Either way, a solid can be made for the path you choose. Unless, youre fastidious, keep in mind however that the end result often shows when a pro is involved.

Hiring a pro may be a little pricey to begin but please keep in mind that doing the job yourself could end up costing you more if you make mistakes. The mistakes also cause the job to drag on, something a professional should not let happen.

There is a difference between interior decorators and interior designers. Generally a designer is what you are looking for when contemplating redoing your homes interior. Designers understand structure and construction as well as layout and design.

Designers can also put together colors, flooring samples, window treatments, etc. They’re the whole package and usually charge more than a Decorator.

Lets say you want to overhaul your master bathroom. This is where a decorator earns his or her money. Theyre experts on building codes and will have the connections to get the right trades people to get your project done.

On the other hand, if youre not planning structural changes but, what you require is someone with an eye for color and design elements then an interior decorator is just what you need.

Decorators generally will not be the ones to recommend changes in structure to your home. These guys are experts are trained to tell what colors and accessories are the best choice for your home.

One of the benefits of hiring a pro is the discounts theyre often able to access on items like window treatments, furniture flooring. So while it might be more money up front, it might end up being well worth it.

If youve decided to strike out on your own without the guiding hand of a professional designer or decorator, youll still need to come up with a plan. The good news is there are still ways to get it done.

If you do decide to do-it-yourself make sure you do your research. Not everyone can simply pick a paint swatch and have it look great on the wall. Believe me, after paining the master bedroom in my home a color we later referred to ask baby poop green I learned that researching colors is a much less expensive way to go.

Pick up as many home dcor magazines as you can carry and sit with scissors, clipping rooms that strike your fancy. Once you have a ton of rooms to look at start to edit through them to find a consistent look for your new dcor.

Youre looking for one or two themes at best. Consistency is important so pick one or max two styles and run with them throughout your home. Off-the-wall colors are fine as long as youre being consistent with them. If youre planning to sell in the near future, maybe go with more neutral colors just in case.