5 Reasons You Should Work with an Interior Designer
Have you ever considered hiring an Interior Designer, but are not sure exactly what they could accomplish for your project? Many clients don’t realize the true benefits of hiring an Interior Designer and often opt out of what they consider to be a wasted cost. As designers, we want you to come home from the hustle and bustle of the chaotic work day, to a home where you feel most comfortable in and can truly relax and be yourself. With our expertise in the industry we can achieve that dream space together. Today our Interior Designer, Eden, is listing her top 5 reasons you should work with an Interior Designer for your next home project.
Hi! I’m Eden, the Owner and Interior Designer behind HD+! Interior Design is so much more than just putting colors together and hanging items on a wall. It’s something you can invest in to save you time, additional expenses, and a little bit of your sanity! I’m so excited to share with you, the REAL benefits of hiring a professional Interior Designer and trust me, we keep it candid over here and are 100% honest and transparent with you! Keep reading to find out why you should hire professionals in this industry ⇣⇣⇣
1) EXPECTATION MANAGEMENT
Interior designers are trained to know the ins and outs of the industry. We have special relations and professional training to make sure we are equipped with the knowledge we need in order to better help our clients. Expectation management is something HD+ strives on, so clients are fully aware of what they are getting themselves into. Listen people, I am all for finding ways to save cash on projects, but we are now in the 2023, and we have to have realistic expectations and budgets. Google only goes so far for research and typically their numbers and tips are inaccurate. Every project is different in this industry, therefore expectations should be per project based. We gauge your budgets, wants vs. needs, and timeline to give you a realistic project proposal.
2) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
A professional Interior Designer is knowledgable in the trade and has expertise in the field to ensure their clients are well taken care of. Usually within the first five minutes of a consult, you’ll know if your designer is well-equipped to handle your project. Here at HD+ we strive to ALWAYS further our education by attending trade shows, vendor events for new product launches, and courses to better service our clientele. We are knowledgable in all of the materials you choose, best application processes and your pros and cons for pretty much any product you decide. Whether it be the fabric you choose for your everyday sofa or the storage solution cabinets you choose for your kitchen renovation, we have you covered on the best possible outcome!
3) EXCLUSIVE TRADE ACCESS
Designers have exclusive trade supplier access that the general public does not. This is beneficial to our clients because most of these suppliers offer a better quality materials, customization options for those more in depth projects, competitive pricing and exclusivity to help ensure you have that “unique to you” space. Plus, a bonus is we already maintain a professional relationship with these vendors and are able to offer elevated customer service to ensure your project goes smoothly. This means no more box-store quality products that will fall apart in a few years… it’s a win-win!
4) AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES
How many times have you attempted a DIY design project and found yourself back at the hardware shop 3-4 times a week because you are missing something? Usually it’s nothing major, but the same can’t be said for a major renovation. As designers, we make sure we are articulate and detailed and do our absolute best to make sure we don’t run into any major problems during your project. We’ve seen time and time again, botched designs that don’t make sense for function and ease of use of the client and in turn ends up costing even more money to fix! Save the hassle and make that decision to hire a professional!
4) PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION
Clients and Interior Designers work hand and hand on the most intricate details of a project, so it only makes sense that your designer also becomes your built in Project Manager for contractors. We take over all plans, layouts, and drawings to ensure our installation process runs smoothly for all of our contractors. We are well-versed in home plans, ADA compliance plans, and Building Codes for any type of major renovation. This is a key element for your project to be up to national standards. By the way, I’ve never met a disorganized Interior Designer…. EVER. We keep everything organized for the client and us so we are able to run a smooth operation.
There you have it! Our Top 5 Reasons You Should Work with an Interior Designer. Hopefully this article has helped you understand more of how involved a professional Interior Designer is within your project and makes you feel more at ease when hiring one. If you are in need of our services please reach out to us by sending an email inquiry to info@homesteadesignsplus.com. We look forward to working with you! If you have any other questions, feel free to leave a comment below!⇣⇣⇣
