Why an interior designer makes a difference on your project

A home renovation or new build is a big deal and a big investment. You’ve saved up, you’ve sacrificed, and that means you shouldn’t settle. Nor should you go it alone. Your contractor can be a great support network, but whose looking out for your vision? Hiring an interior designer helps ensure your project lives up to expectations, gives you everything you want, and looks beautiful in the end. Here are 5 reasons hiring an interior designer makes a difference on your project. 

They can save you money (yes really!)

If you’re remodeling or building new, no doubt you want it done right the first time. Your interior designer understands quality and craftsmanship. They can help you achieve the look you want with products that will stand the test of time. While big box stores may offer a good deal, if the product doesn’t last more than a few years, it’s not actually a good deal. 

They can add value

Designers can configure your space to its utmost potential. They know what brings value to a home whether it be in the use of the square footage or aesthetically. Every detail matters, and designers know which ones add monetary value as well as look great.

They see what you can’t

Interior designers have a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from when it comes to making decisions about floor plans, layouts, and functionality. If you’ve been living in your home for a while, you get used to seeing it one way. And while you probably have great ideas for how to make a space function better for your family, an interior designer can show you opportunities you may not have considered. They can also work through potential problem areas you might run into, or bring new products to your attention you may not have thought about. They’ve seen everything – so use that knowledge to your benefit.

They’re connected

Interior designers are on top of home trends and products – it’s literally their job. It goes beyond what you might see on TV and social media. Designers are constantly updating their knowledge with continuing education, exclusive tradeshows, and more. If you’re looking for something special or unique, designers can find it through these connections. Access to designer-exclusive vendors and direct contact with manufacturers means they’ve vetted these sources to ensure they match the quality a designer expects.

They make sure the end result aligns with the vision

When a designer has put their time, energy, and passion into a project, they want to make sure it gets done. Your interior designer is part of the overall build team, but they’re the one that’s fully invested in making your dream a reality. The relationship with contractors and subcontractors is an important one, but their main focus is in the build. A designer’s main focus is the vision. If you’re investing in a remodel, it should look the way you’ve always dreamed at the end. Your designer works with your contractors and subs to ensure that happens.

Before you start your next project, talk to an interior designer. Our initial consultations are free, and we can’t wait to help your project meet its full potential.