Make Your Budget and Your Home Happiness Go Farther: Hire an Interior Designer
Are you considering redecorating your home but think you need to “DIY” to maximize your budget? You may be surprised to learn that working with a professional interior designer can save you money in the long run. Contrary to popular belief, designers do not have to be expensive. In fact, their expertise can ensure that each design dollar is spent wisely. That’s an investment that pays dividends! Interior designers are invaluable in:
Planning: Designers can help you plan and budget for your project upfront to avoid overspending. They will also work with you to understand your goals and needs, finding ways to stretch your budget,helping you make decisions, and executing the project in a timely manner. This can save you money on construction labor costs, as well as the cost of materials.
Offering creative alternatives: A good designer will come up with innovative and cost-effective solutions for your design dilemmas that you wouldn’t have thought of on your own. Their experience provides perspective; they’ve worked through the hurdles. A client-centered designer will offer quality options at a variety of price points and will be able to articulate the trade-offs.
Emphasizing quality over quantity: An interior designer will help you determine which elements of your home décor should stand the test of time and won't need to be replaced in a few years. This will vary based on your style (classic vs. trendy) and your lifestyle (live alone, work from home, messy toddlers, empty nester, big dogs). They will also advise you on how to complement your higher-investment pieces with less expensive accessories or pick non-luxe furniture that replicates a high-end look.
Providing industry connections: Interior designers have relationships with building, trade and wholesale professionals you may not have access to. This means they can often take you shopping in non-retail locations and pass on discounts on furniture and other home decor items.
Doing it right the first time: The most important advantage of working with a designer is that they can help you design strategically, so you avoid making costly mistakes. They will bring up challenges an average homeowner wouldn’t consider, ask the right questions to help you make informed decisions, and can be your advocate throughout the redesign process.
Want to start your design project but worried about the cost? Contact me for a 30-minute complimentary consultation.
