Designing the spaces in your home is essential, not only to make your home functional, but so you can love the home you live in.
Here are the top five reasons why you should hire an interior designer (and yes, it will save you money in the long run!):
#1—You’ll Save Money
Hiring an interior designer costs money. But hiring a great, professional designer can save you from making costly mistakes. (Sure, that sectional you keep seeing everywhere would look beautiful in your living room, but how will it scale and look in the overall space?)
Designers select the best quality furnishings your money can buy.
As designers, we have access to exclusive furnishings through trade vendors. These products are available only to the trade and they are of superior quality and design.
Designers are trained to shop for quality items that will last, as opposed to a trendy piece of furniture that will need to be replaced within a year.
Quality makes all the difference; the higher the quality of furniture is, the longer it will last. This will help you avoid having to repurchase that sofa three years down the road.
When looking at a space, designers create the space holistically, instead of piecing it together.
This does a few things: most importantly it allows the designer, with their experience & expertise, to value-engineer your space. There will be items worth splurging on and instances where splurging doesn’t make sense but will still allow you to achieve the vision for your space.
This takes a lot of planning and experience, and this is where a designer can really add value.
Designers do their best to honor a communicated budget.
We always do our best to stay within your budget which begins with clear communication and expectations—all things that are part of our onboarding process.
When working with Allis Interiors, we may suggest items with upgraded features or optional “better & best” categories, only to make you aware of furnishings that will allow us to better achieve the vision.
After thinking over the options, some clients stay right within their budget, while others may select a few higher quality pieces, after understanding how their space would be more elevated if they spent just a bit more money.
A designer will help you understand where each penny of your budget is going and stretch your money to make your vision come to life.
#2—You’ll Save Time
So, you want to transform your living room…but where do you even start?!
Creating a room from scratch can seem like an exciting idea (we think it is…that’s why we do what we do!) But the time, energy, and expertise needed to bring a whole room together, from the large sectional sofa down to ensuring the curtain rings match the curtain rod, is A. LOT.
An experienced designer has a process (our full-service process includes 151 steps!) and knows what needs to be done and when it needs to be done.
They’ll also be able to anticipate any obstacles that may come up and, when they do, they’ll know how to pivot or work through it.
And, if your project includes any type of construction (think everything from painters to General Contractors for large renovations) your designer will have a great list of trade recommendations to pass along. This list of trusted trade vendors can save you a ton of time during the research phase, as your designer has either worked closely with the vendor themselves or has received plenty of great reviews from past clients.
#3—You’ll Have Access to Better Resources
As mentioned above in tip #1, designers have access to fabrics, products, and furnishings through trade & wholesale accounts, something not available to the public. This not only makes the design options exponentially larger but allows your designer to craft a truly custom design for your space, including unique items that you won’t see in every home.
Since designers have worked with other local professionals (think architects, plumbers, electricians, painters) you’ll also have access to their network which they have thoughtfully curated and meticulously assessed.
#4—You’ll Have a Plan
So many elements go into a design; it can be hard to know where to start.
When working with a designer, you’ll get a plan of action for your space that can be executed. This is crucial to any transformation. If you have no plan, no action can be taken.
For our full-service design, where we take care of everything, the process includes 151 steps that are constantly reviewed and tweaked. These steps include perfecting the vision & function of the space, floor plan layouts, mood boards, product selection & procurement, construction administration, and execution & styling of said space.
Having a solid plan makes the process 1,000 times more efficient and fun.
#5—You’ll Have a Transformation
Have you ever started a project with absolute motivation, only for your enthusiasm to fizzle out, particularly when you come to a point where you get analysis paralysis? (Don’t feel bad, it happens to all of us!)
Hiring an interior designer will not only get you to your goal, but will do so in the most best, most efficient manner possible.
Designers see the “whole picture” and can provide a wow factor to any space. A good relationship with a designer will help you think outside of the box and take risks (not all design risks are bad!)
Not only will you have a beautiful space in the end, but it will be a functional, well-organized space that works for you and your family.
Good design does not happen by chance.
A great space is meticulously thought out, planned, curated and executed.
If you’re ready to tackle that space that’s been on your to-do list for too long and hire an interior designer—click here to set up a discovery call to see if we are a good fit.
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