Service Agreement (Interior Design)

A Residential Interior Design Service Agreement is an agreement between a contractor (or interior designer) and a client for design services related to a residential property (as opposed to a commercial property). A service agreement is helpful because it provides the terms and conditions of the arrangement. What specific services will the interior designer provide? How will the furnishings and fixtures be purchased? How and when will client approvals be given? Who will manage any third party contractors or installers? How and when will the interior designer be paid? These are all questions that will be answered in the service agreement. In addition, the service agreement will reaffirm that an employer/employee relationship is not created. (continued ...)