What’s the benefit in hiring a designer? Hiring an interior designer is often viewed as a luxury, reserved for the affluent or those with particularly grand design aspirations. However, the reality is that utilizing the expertise of an interior designer can offer numerous benefits that extend far beyond simply creating visually appealing spaces. The value of hiring a professional interior designer cannot be overstated.
Custom Designs
One of the primary advantages of working with an interior designer is the ability to receive personalized, custom solutions that cater to your specific needs and preferences. We have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of space planning, enabling us to design a space that not only reflect your aesthetic vision but also align with your lifestyle and functional requirements. With those complicated renovations, we can visualize solutions that most clients are unable to see. In addition, custom designs can also decrease the amount of furniture needed to purchase. An easy example would be built-in cabinets that serve as a buffet table in a dining room. Instead of buying a buffet table that may or may not be the right fit, why not explore a custom designed built-in table? Custom ideas aren’t always more expensive than the furniture and you’re getting a completely customized design to fit your specific space.
Avoiding Costly Mistakes & Problem Solving
If you’ve ever been part of undertaking a home design project, you know that it is a time-consuming and stressful endeavor, particularly for individuals with busy schedules or limited experience in interior design. And you also know that things WILL go wrong. It’s just the nature of the beast. By hiring a professional designer, you can save valuable time and alleviate the burden of managing every aspect of the project yourself. From initial concept development to final installation, designers oversee every stage of the process and can be on the jobsite to ensure that the design details are being carried out accurately. When issues arise, we are there to help problem solve and strategically think through solutions in order to keep the job moving forward. I can’t tell you how many projects are delayed because a client attempts to design everything themselves not knowing all of the design details that will be asked of them. Time is Money! So if you can hand off these tasks and design details to a designer to take on, you’re saving yourself costly mistakes and keeping the project schedule moving along.. Think about that monthly project management you’re paying your contractor. Delaying the job means you’re paying more of that fee.
Access to Resources
Interior designers have relationships and access to a large network of resources, including furniture suppliers, fabric manufacturers, drapery workrooms, trim carpenters, furniture makers and artisans, which may not be readily available to the average homeowner. This access allows designers to source high-quality materials and furnishings at competitive prices, ensuring that your design project stays within budget without compromising on quality. Furthermore, designers often have relationships with tradespeople and contractors, simplifying the process of coordinating renovations and installations. We also have access to trade only showrooms so you have the option to purchase more unique custom pieces.
Expertise and Creativity
Designing a space involves more than just arranging furniture and selecting paint colors; it requires creativity, strategic planning, and a comprehensive understanding of design principles. As an Interior designer, we have a unique ability to visualize and conceptualize spaces. Our visionary approach enables us to transform ordinary spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments, aligning with clients' preferences and needs. Interior designers possess the expertise and creativity necessary to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary environments that evoke emotion and enhance well-being. Whether it's reimagining a room layout to improve flow or incorporating innovative design elements to add visual interest, designers bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of ideas to every project. We can take a project from ordinary to extraordinary.
Value Engineering
I’ve had a ton of experiences where a client shows me a $200K kitchen they want on $75k budget. Value engineering is where we optimize the use of materials and resources without sacrificing the quality. This approach ensures cost-efficiency while maintaining the desired design standards. We know how to be resourceful and think of ways to give you the look you’re desiring without breaking the bank. We have ideas of how to use products in ways that the average homeowner may not think of. We aren’t magicians, but we do have tricks up our sleeves of how to get you the look of that 200k kitchen for less money.
Property Value Enhancement
Investing in the services of an interior designer can ultimately enhance the value of your property. Well-designed spaces not only have aesthetic appeal but also contribute to functionality and comfort, increasing the desirability of your home to potential buyers should you decide to sell in the future. Additionally, a thoughtfully curated interior can elevate the overall perception of your property, setting it apart from others on the market and potentially commanding a higher resale price.
Budget Awareness and Guidance
The main hurdle to getting a home renovation (or new build) project started is establishing the budget. Often the budget increases throughout the duration of the project if the design is not addressed from the beginning of building the project budget. Typically before a project really gets started, a contractor will give a first edition of a project budget that will have some areas for allowances. Often times these allowances are for items that have yet to be selected. That’s where we can come in and collaborate with the contractor and have our input on some of the budget numbers. Contractors have their areas of expertise, and we have ours. We can review the project budget along with your contractor to establish a realistic budget to avoid costly surprise/change orders throughout the project. We can also help guide clients to in areas for potential savings and the areas where there’s more value to spend a little more.