The Truth About Interior Designers
Have you ever been inside a stunning home that really caught your eye? It’s not by accident that all of the design elements came together in such a pleasing manner. In most cases a professional interior designer created or enhanced the space, selected the finishes, determined the color schemes, arranged the furniture and finished with the perfect accessories. One of the most popular misconceptions homeowners have about interior designers is that they are too expensive. I agree that not everyone can afford to pay for this service. However, if you could spend $500 to save you from a $5000 mistake would you feel the same way? An example of this would be an older home where the ceiling needed extra support before non bearing walls could be removed. It’s always good to know the whole scope of the project before starting. Do you think it would be worth $150 to find out what it might cost to redo a room? You can get an interior designer to consult with you for an hour or two for that amount of money.There are affordable alternatives that a designer can suggest and you may be surprised by what you can do. Interior designers have a vast background in architectural periods and styles. They use this knowledge
and their experience to design with taste, creativity and color while being sensitive to their clients wants, needs and budget.They can also provide access to items only available to the trade. The savings you incur through trade discounts, time away from your job and avoiding costly mistakes can pay for the services of an interior designer.
Potential clients sometimes fear that after hiring an interior designers they will lose control of their project and the designer will take over and make changes that don’t reflect their needs or style. I understand those fears. I am sure you have been inside someone’s home that was a design nightmare and cost them tens of thousands of dollars. You can avoid this by doing your homework. Ask your friends to suggest a designer that they enjoyed working with or check out websites that display finished projects done by the designer along with testimonials from their past clients. After your homework is done, schedule a time to sit down with the designer and discuss your project. Be honest about your expectations and your decision making ability as this could add to the cost off an interior designer’s fee. Make sure to listen to how they address your thoughts. Did they put you at ease and answer your questions? If you enjoy discussing your project with them and you feel your personal style was captured in the design elements suggested by the designer, chances are this will be a fun and rewarding experience.
