DO I NEED TO HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
Does this sound like you? Are you spending countless hours flipping through interior design magazines, watching home improvement shows, and searching the internet for design inspiration? However, you still can’t turn your visions for your home into reality. Well, don’t worry because I can help you with that. In this post, you will discover the benefits of hiring an interior designer. (ME)
Can An Interior Designer Really Help Me Save Time And Money?
The answer is yes! Think about the amount of time and energy it takes to research, shop, and implement everything that goes into designing and decorating a house.
For example, finding the perfect sofa and ensuring it coordinates with the color palette and textures of the other furniture in the room. That can be overwhelming and costly. You purchase what you think is, the perfect sofa. The delivery people place the sofa in your living room, and you realize the sofa isn’t the right size for the room; it’s too big, so now they take it back to the store, and you have to start all over. Nobody wants to have that experience. This example is where an interior designer can save you time and money and let you focus on what you do best. Hiring a trained professional with knowledge of space planning, color palettes, textiles, and trends will give you the confidence to step out of your comfort zone and entrust your interior design project to your new partner, an interior designer.
If you are building a new house or have several rooms you are revamping simultaneously, a room styler can help you stay on time and on budget with your design plan and deadlines. You will likely incur unexpected expenses and delays if you don’t have someone experienced with interior design to help you manage the details and process. A designer will help you set realistic expectations regarding the amount of time involved in the project and the amount of money the designing and decorating will cost.
Also, hiring a designer will give you access to more product resources and discounts, enabling you to purchase unique merchandise that many retailers won’t have. In addition to product resources, we have connections with home improvement tradespeople like contractors, electricians, plumbers, and many more. Your interior designer can be “the go-between” you and the contractors and provide them with the documents and information needed for the process to run smoothly. These contacts and connections will save you time by not having to do the research and money by hiring the right person from the start, alleviating unwanted stress.
Can You Envision Your Dream Space?
You may have ideas of what you want your space to look like, but do you know how to put it all together? Do you have a clear idea of what your design style is?
An interior designer has the ability to bring all of your ideas together and make sure they blend aesthetically as well as functionally. This combination takes planning, organizing, and visualizing. We have to understand layout designs, color palettes, furniture, and materials. We will help you solve problem areas in your house, set a mood, and find materials and merchandise that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Designers are trained to think creatively. We can see the overall picture of the outcome, while many clients can’t. An interior designer will establish a plan of action for the design work, therefore taking the guesswork out of the equation.
We will determine what you want: a special theme, specific colors, and your overall style. We can focus on your favorite design style or guide you in blending a combination of design styles. You may like contemporary interior design but live by the coast and want to incorporate some beachy vibes into your design space. We can provide you with decorating ideas on how to do just that. We will make sure the design styles harmonize together rather than clash with each other.
Together, we will gather inspiration for your design and discuss more details about what you like and dislike and the overall sense of how you want your space to feel. I’ll create design mood boards and collect color swatches and textures that represent your vision. This will enable us to discover the key design elements to include in your home.
Interior designers will open your eyes to many choices and assist you in making the right decisions. We can see the potential of an empty room becoming a “show stopping” room.
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Are Your Interior Design Project Expectations Realistic?
Designing and decorating aren't as glamorous as the television shows portray it. Sure, we have a lot of fun with our clients and enjoy getting to shop for our clients, but there is a lot more behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating “The Wow Factor,” and it isn’t magic!
We follow processes and procedures to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. There is the research phase, the development phase, the procurement phase, and finally, the installation phase. None of this happens overnight. Creating a unique and original design is a process that takes time and shouldn’t be rushed.
Everyone has goals and ideas for their design plan, and an interior designer can ensure your plans and ideas are realistic before we even start the project. One of the clients' most significant mistakes is having an unrealistic timeline for the project completion. Most often, that is because they aren’t aware of the processes. An interior designer will help you understand this and assure you that they will keep things on track to the best of their ability. We want to evaluate all aspects of the design plan and review all the details before implementing the design. Designers create coherent design plans to improve the interior space of your home. This process could take a few weeks or several months, depending on the job's size and the materials' availability. Clients should be flexible with their schedules and understand adjustments may have to be made along the way. The design plan can be evolving as we progress through the processes. You should expect quality design and craftsmanship to take time. Remember, some changes can’t be made overnight, and some delays can’t be controlled. In conclusion, there are several things to think about when setting your expectations for your design project: budget, timeline, flexibility, and quality.
So, to answer the question, “Do I Need To Hire An Interior Designer?” if you want to save time and money, have a clear understanding of all of the particulars involved in your project, ensure your expectations are realistic for a personalized design project, and have a spectacular home design, then the answer is YES!
We offer design services to fit everyone's needs. Whether it be a Consultation, Online/Virtual Design, Modified or Full Service, let us help you turn your home design dreams into reality. I hope this post gave you fantastic reasons to hire an interior designer and that you feel you are one step closer to fulfilling your interior design dreams for your home.
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