Licences pour Design d'intérieur au Québec

Interior design is not a regulated profession in Quebec. Unlike Ontario, where the title 'Interior Designer' is protected, Quebec does not restrict the use of the title or the practice of interior design. However, the Association professionnelle des designers d'intérieur du Québec (APDIQ) offers voluntary membership and promotes professional standards. Members typically hold a diploma or degree in interior design from a recognized Quebec institution. For work involving structural changes, building permits and licensed contractors with appropriate RBQ licences are required. Interior decorating (selecting colours, furnishings, accessories) is also unregulated.

Ask if they are a member of the APDIQ. Review their portfolio and educational credentials.

(1) No portfolio of completed projects or unwillingness to share client references (2) Pressures you to purchase all furnishings through them without disclosing their markup (3) No written contract outlining scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee structure (4) Claims the title 'Interior Designer' but is not registered with ARIDO

(1) Are you a Registered Interior Designer with ARIDO, or do you work as a decorator? (2) What is your fee structure (hourly, flat fee, or cost-plus) and what does it include? (3) Can I see examples of completed projects similar to mine in scope and style? (4) How do you handle procurement, and do you disclose markups on furnishings? (5) What is included in your contract, and how many revision rounds are covered?

Bien que cela ne soit pas exigé par la loi, il est fortement recommandé que les design d'intérieurs détiennent une assurance responsabilité. Demandez une preuve de couverture avant d'embaucher.

Au Québec, la plupart des entrepreneurs qui exécutent des travaux de construction doivent détenir une licence de la RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec). Vous pouvez vérifier la licence de tout entrepreneur dans le Registre des détenteurs de licence en ligne de la RBQ à rbq.gouv.qc.ca. Demandez toujours le numéro de licence et vérifiez-le avant d'embaucher.

Les tarifs habituels pour les design d'intérieurs au Québec varient de $75-$250/hour. Scope of the project (single room vs. full home), designer experience and reputation, billing model (hourly, flat fee, or cost-plus where the designer marks up furnishings 15-35%), complexity of custom elements, whether procurement and project management are included, and the cost of furnishings and materials (which are separate from design fees). GTA designers typically charge 20-40% more than those in smaller Ontario communities. Some designers require a minimum project budget.