Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer vs DIY
It is inevitable that as a homeowner, business owner, landlord, etc that projects will arise which will require revamping of a whole home, office, room, or even just a wall. You may also be in the midst of having a builder construct your new home or remodeling your existing. These are all circumstances in which you will be faced with a decision as to whether it should be DIY or if you want to hire a professional. Here are some reasons why hiring an interior designer will be more advantageous in the long run!
Cost
You may be thinking, “DIY saves me money, why would I bother with hiring an interior designer for help?”. You might be surprised, but more often than not it has the opposite effect on certain projects. Things can quickly end up costing more money if an idea is not executed properly, the quality doesn’t stand the test of time, or if you could have gotten a better deal on something. Oftentimes, we as designers get better pricing on things than clients can at retail. Our job is also to make sure you as the client get the best quality for your hard-earned money. Thirdly, a well-trained designer will be able to instantly know how to use a space the most effectively and be able to best accomplish the clients needs. These things all help save money in the long run. No more worrying if things will turn out right, stand the test of time, or even function as intended. If you are building or remodeling, we can't stress enough the importance of having an interior designer on your team to help you through the selection process as well as space planning for furniture and decor.
Fresh Eyes
A fresh perspective is oftentimes all that is needed when getting ready for a project. Good ideas are often exactly that, good, but they can be even better with a fresh set of eyes on the space, wall, architectural plans, office, etc. Unexpected ideas or better uses of space can easily be accomplished with the help of an interior designer.
Risk Taking
There is always a sense of risk involved when making a decision about something. Let the professionals help you make sure that your vision comes to life cohesively rather than guessing or walking into a finished product and having your stomach in knots because the concept did not come out like you had envisioned. We as designers are here to help you as the client and do the “heavy” lifting as they say, in order to achieve your ideas to the best possible outcome. You as the client will feel that much more confident going into a project versus guessing and hoping things will work.
Functionality
A beautiful space is only good on the eyes, but if it doesn’t perform functionally, then it is a waste of time. We as interior designers will not only take a space and help make it beautiful but will think of the best possible ways to make it usable, functional, and tailored to the overall purpose of the space. It is very important as designers to ask clients what their goals, needs and wants are for a room or space in order to properly address them, not just what style they would like to see achieved.
Access
You will get access to their network of tradesmen and vendors. These are trusted sources in which the designer has worked with in the past and will help ensure that your project is executed not just well on paper but also make it a reality!
Contact us here at Fairspring Design for all your Interior design needs! We handle everything from office spaces, remodels, new builds, furniture and decor, etc. We truly are here to help and cannot wait to hear from you.