Some of the services that a designer can provide include the following:

• In-home consultation to determine budget parameters and scope of project.
• Determine best use of space and ways to expand and alter space (space planning).
• Prepare and revise as necessary the following architectural documents: space plan, floor plan, construction drawings, perspectives, and elevations.
• Specify materials, obtain samples for client review, and estimate rough costs.
• Present project proposal to one or more licensed contractors.
• Obtain permits and other documents necessary for the project.
• Research building materials and processes in coordination with contractor.
• Prepare detailed cabinetry drawings (plan and elevation) to homeowners' specifications, and obtain written quotes from cabinet vendors.
• Specify appliances and/or fixtures in consultation with homeowners and obtain quotes from vendors; may include client visit to appliance vendors.
• Obtain quotes for countertop materials and locate qualified fabricator for the selected material.
• Obtain quotes for flooring materials, assist clients in selecting final flooring product.
• Select and design tile for use in the project.
• Assist clients in choosing most effective color palette for the space.
• Design a lighting scheme for the space.
• Provide from catalogues or trade-only furnishings, fixtures, and accessories such as area rugs.
• Design and provide appropriate window coverings.