Your question is unclear. I’m not sure if you mean an interior designer for an existing build, or a “home designer” to create a new build for you. Local face to face communication can be essential to have your needs understood when the written word or diagrams fail. For internet only work, you would need to add to the costs for much more back and forth time, clarifying things.

Sorry about not being clear,i liked the work of an interior designer who is not co located,i am getting a house constructed through a builder and need to get it done by an interior designer once ready.the designer i like says in their website that they serve world wide but i am not sure how that will be worked out when the designer is not local

I live a 7 hour drive (or 1.5 hour flight) from where my new home is being built. I don't have a designer, per se, but I've been working with a lady at the local tile shop where my builder has an account, so we've been communicating by email and text, and she's been getting samples sent to me here. I come up with an idea and she finds a solution - it's working out quite well.

I think the biggest part will be how well the designer can work with the builder and if the builder will be able to source the specific choices that the designer makes.

For certain items, we've been buying the items ourselves and having them shipped to the builder (he lives down the street from our house). We'll sort out the financials later. But we are working with a small local builder, not a big company.

Online interior design, or E-design could be a great option for you. Once you've chosen a designer who offers these services, you complete a detailed questionnaire which covers your style preference, room dimensions, how the room needs to function, color preferences Etc. The designer then provides a digital design board showing the recommended items. Depending on the package you've purchased it can also include the room layout and 3D renderings so that you can visualize how everything will come together. Some designers will include all the links for you to purchase the items from the design board. You would then have the ability to either do the installation yourself or, if your budget allows, arrange to have the designer do the installation for you. E-design can be a really great, cost-effective option for your situation. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions.

Thanks, in this situation do we find contractors ourselves?

Thanks...no for me then.. so if you are not a DIYer you should pick only local designer?

Yes, you'll need someone who can handle all the ordering, logistics, and installation for you. Best of luck!

"raleigh nc where my house is getting constructed"

Raleigh is a city with many interior designers. Your question would make more sense if you were in a more rural area where there will not be many, if any, interior designers. What you should do is take the photos of the rooms of the long-distance interior designer you like, and bring (or email) those photos to a few interior designers in Raleigh, and see if that style is also their style.

A good local interior designer will have local sources, especially trusted local contractors, which is key. It will be difficult for you to work long-distance with an interior designer, given it sounds like you want an entire home designed, not just advice on tile or paint, and that you are new to all of this.

Thanks for a thorough insight..i am going to move to raleigh in this year and have absolutely no idea of this city.. this comment really helps

Are you also talking about furniture and accessories? Raleigh is about 1.5 hours from High Point and any good interior designer in Raleigh will be sourcing from High Point for you. Raleigh is the state capitol and major tech industry hub and a stone's throw from three major universities. In other words, it's not out in the boonies. You will certainly be able to find a designer there; also use Durham and Chapel Hill in your searches.

I do remote kitchen design frequently for those DIY folks who want the assurance of an experienced eye creating what’s best for them. But there is no good way to project manage distantly, even if I were to make the overtures to local product sources and local contractors. Not without a lot of travel and travel time added to the budget.

For someone who wants a full service experience, including procurement and installation, finding a local design partner is a must. Look at the local chapter of IDS, ASID, IIDA, NKBA, etc. Good luck!

I recently remodeled and could never have achieved a successful result without having the services of a local designer.

Not only did she really "know" the space but as others have pointed out a good designer has resources for everything. A good designer will also verify that everything is done well and everything that is delivered is in good shape. He or she will supervise installers of drapes; wallpapers and everything else.

In my experience, a good designer isn't limited to one look that you might have viewed on the internet but is able to transfer their skills to your tastes and budget so that the end project is a collaboration. When I met with my designer she had her book but after turning a few pages, I realized it was pointless to look at what she had done for others. We then discussed what my tastes were - what I wanted to accomplish - I sent her pictures of what I liked and so the end result reflects my taste but is so much more than I could have accomplished left to my own devices.