Why Need a Designer?

The past several years, I’ve been intrigued by this question—or maybe it’s a statement!

With all the articles written, I wonder if people scratch their heads and think if they know whether or not to hire a professional designer. When I show up, I have every intention to fill those shoes. People generally spend a well amount of money on their home and they desire to have it look its absolute best. Clients have intuitive and thoughtful ideas, but soon discover to run into the problem they don’t have the time to finish a design style in a timely manner. They need assistance pulling it together. Interior design is a skill and an art that enhances the quality of your life in that space. They can turn a house into a comforting home and they help tell a visual story. It is a wise and sensible choice.

Many people that I’ve seen make a statement that they can make it on their own, but even you may have a change in directions after reading through a few points.

1. Save Money
   You home is one of the most expensive assets you own. Hiring a designer can assure to keep a plan in place and provide direction were things are to go. Once a space is pulled together, stop the shopping and enjoy. People run out and keep hauling in “stuff” to their home and it fails to produce a showcased design style. Costly mistakes can be avoided by using a professional.
   

2. Plan of Action
   This is where a professional assessment of your situation comes into play. Designers are trained to think spatially and out of the box. They can creatively visualize the end product and the best path on how to get there. A trained eye will notice things that you may miss. Having an initial action plan helps progress your timeline to move along, so there is a clear end result. Make sure to remember to plan your space to fit the way you live life. Your home should reflect your personal style, lifestyle, and attitude towards life. If you look around and your space does not accomplish this, you may want to consider hiring a professional. Due to life changes in your family or moving to brighter seasons, you may need assistance to tweak your space. Some people have time to pull together color, décor, and finishes, while others become quickly overwhelmed. Anyone can purchase resources and move around items in a room, but an interior designer will sit down and connect your personal style and/or along with your family lifestyle to determine the absolute best selections. They can plan your space to fit your life. A layout of the necessary components will help bring that visual story together.
   

3. Resources
   There is a myriad of selections out there in the current marketplace. Frustration and stress can come from the abundance of choices and deciding which ones will complete the desired design decision. This could also lead to a halt and give rise to indecision. It is great to take advantage of resources, but there is so much time wasted researching products, brands and price. There are sources available to designers that are not open to the general public in terms of connections, resources, and general merchandise. The goal is to use the right resources and make sure it pulls things together for a right look. Many times, I have showed a client a product, only to have them pricing me all over the internet. Your ‘designer’ appreciates the fact that they can have the opportunity to inject new products and ideas. When that is done by a professional, there is more value than ordering it online. If you do however decide to order it online, there is still value. I would recommend TheHiveExperience.com as a place for picking curated products to customize your space.
   

4. Connections
   A designer will be able to build stronger bridges between you and your architects and/or contractors. The best results are when this happens early in the process, so there are no mishaps in the overall plan. They speak the same language. Designers are trained to think on a timeline. You do not want to think about where the coffee maker is plugged in after the kitchen is remodeled. The key in today’s marketplace is identifying the most reliable contractors.
   

5. Budget
   Know the amount that you wish to allocate at the beginning of a project. While you can have a low realistic amount and a must-not-go-over amount, a designer will need to know if they are considered in the budget. It allows your designer to allocate time to meet expectation that will be required to complete your project. As a professional, they will move around their schedule to be there when important decisions have to be made. A written contract is wise, so that everyone is communicating and there are no unmet expectations. Designers will look for products that fit your design for your lifestyle, but will also meet your budget expectations. With all the resources out there, it is much easier to achieve goals of excellent design and budget.

The decision to hire an interior designer can seem challenging, but in reality it is not. Hiring a skilled designer will require you to figure out how much help you need and what you enjoy doing yourself. It can be the most rewarding decision you make for a design job of your living space to have quality. Use these tips to guide your decision. It is now yours to make!