The only foolproof way to avoid this anguish is to make sure you hire the right person

• Someone who works with vetted and qualified vendors and tradespeople. 
• Someone who specializes in project management for snowbirds renovating their second homes
• Someone who can drive your project to completion, make your budget go further, and deliver on time.
• Someone who is a pillar of her community and makes sure her clients feel truly welcome here.

If these things matter to you, you have to put someone like Stacey Cohen in charge because it all comes down to leadership. The biggest difference between an interior designer and a general contractor is intent.

A good designer, like Stacey, with an interior architecture degree from Parsons, is motivated to see your ideas come to life. Most general contractors are mainly concerned with where their next deposit comes from and who owes them money. When you hire an experienced interior designer with a sterling reputation, you ensure that your project is managed by someone that shares your goals and can execute your vision.