House photos

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So we used an interior designer to help with pain colours and with curtains. They did an ok job. They now what to come back for 3 days and want to ‘stage’ our house for photos for their portfolio.

I am not too keen on this as I think it’s quite intrusive and feel that my house is private. My husband is always chilled and happy

Just say no.

I don't think it's a weird request.

I don't think its such a strange request tbh, they probably just want to showcase their previous work to prospective clients.

Saying that, I have never met anyone who has used an interior designer to choose their curtains and paint colours for them, so I am probably not the best person to be answering this

They want to want to stage your house and take 3 days doing it?

Say no but offer to prove a reference, if you want to.

Was their work discounted so that they could do this? If not, and you don't want them doing it, then say no.

I don’t think it’s a weird thing to ask but I also don’t think it’s wrong to say no. The hairdresser has asked to photograph my hair after a dye and cut before, I was fine with it but it would have been fine to say no!

Why didn't they take photographs at the handover time? Sorry - that ship has sailed.

And 3 days? Where d'you live, Windsor Castle?

Depends if you received a discount or are being paid for it. If not, what are you gaining from it other than 3 days of intrusion?

You can say no-it’s a request not a demand!

It's a reasonable request, to which you are entitled to say no.

Personally, I would let them (if you think they did a decent job) - they must rely on this kind of thing to keep their business going, and it must have been difficult for them during the lockdowns, so I'd want to do what I could to support a small business.

hmm if they want to stage it its not a true reflection of what they've done
I think they should have asked and taken them when they were working there