Should I hire an Interior Designer?
Home should be a reflection of who we are and our lifestyle. It should be telling a story of where we’ve been and where are we going.
It is a peaceful oasis at the end of the long day at work, our piece of the world and shelter. As we grow and change so does our home.
I find a lot of people amazing at decorating their homes and changing stuff around.
But now and then comes a time when small changes don’t suffice anymore and it’s time for a major renovation.
- Where do I start?
Do you find yourself looking through Pinterest, Interior design magazines, and watching all Netflix renovation series about design thinking “I have it all figured out”? With so many amazing trendy styles you can’t go wrong. Or can you? Do you feel comfortable choosing colors, layering materials, combining different styles, changing layouts, and matching furniture? Some people excel in it, while others find it overwhelming.
Often, to rediscover ourselves and find out what we want from space around us, we need to take a step back. And the best way to do so is to get fresh pair of eyes and communicate it to someone who will understand and guide you on that journey.
- So what is the job of an interior designer?
Before getting into any design, the job of an interior designer is to understand you, your style, and what story you want to tell to anyone who steps into your home without having to say anything.
Even more important, how do you want to want to feel about certain spaces you’re in?
Their expertise can guide you in the choice of materials, colors, and best layout to achieve aesthetically pleasing and functional space, that is tailored to you and your everyday life and needs.
- When do I hire Interior Designer?
The answer to that question is – the sooner the better. The best thing about hiring Interior designers is that you choose how much you want them to participate. They can help you on getting clarity on what you want to achieve through consultation, or make your dream come true home and in the process take all the stress away.
They will also give you an idea of the scope of the work that needs to be done to achieve your desired results based on your budget.
- Can hiring an Interior Designer can save me money?
Absolutely Yes!
Your home is your asset. An aesthetically pleasing home that has a flow to it and feels like a whole, is much easier to sell and holds greater value than a home that is half done, after-thought kind of situation.
Another thing to take into consideration is that you as an end consumer pay the highest price for any type of product that you purchase, whereas designers most of the time have close relationships with the suppliers they’re working with which can affect the price.
Finishing your task under one company that coordinates everything from vendors, artisans, architects, and contractors also stops you from having to hire multiple companies resulting in spending more money and having to coordinate them yourself, which sometimes can be a lot of a headache.
By mentioning these few things, I barely scratched the surface of the value that you are getting by hiring a professional to help you organize your life.
