Stay in communication with your decorator or designer and ask questions when you are not sure why changes are being made. It is much less costly to change issues as soon as they are noted rather than when the project is completed. Plan to see the room or home several times during the process.

Many people have specific items that must be included in the final design. If you have a favorite picture, chair or piece of furniture that you want left just like it is be sure to communicate this to the designer, as well as the fact that you definitely want it in the final product. Don't be afraid to talk to the designer about these things when you do the initial interview.

Tall boxes are perfect for bulky, lightweight items such as comforters, pillows, and blankets, as well as clothes that need to remain hanging.