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It is a relationship you should enter into carefully, because you will be granting this person fairly open access to your life. It could start at your front door or entryway and progress to the bedroom -- maybe gradually, maybe bypassing all the rooms in between. And if things go well, the relationship could continue for several months, or even ......
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/cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/File-Based_Image_Resource/site_branding_news_local.gif /> four things about any designer they are considering hiring: Does the person listen? Is this person addressing my issues? Is he or she clear about the costs? Are my concerns being answered? ''You're building a long-term relationship with someone, says Oliver, a former social worker who has an office in Newton. ''You want someone who's sensitive to your needs. Relationships between designers and clients can be as interactive or hands-off as the clients want. ''Clients have to take the initiative and let the designer know how involved they want to be, Bosland says. ''I work with a lot of full-time working women who have no time to shop. Others just need a facilitator. ''I much prefer working with people where they're really involved in the process, Oliver says. ''I want to create an environment that reflects who the person is. Patricia Freysinger has worked with Oliver on two homes, in Newton and...