Many people I talk to feel that hiring an Interior Designer is an indulgence they can ill afford, that hiring a designer is only for the ultra rich. However, consider the fact that your home is the single biggest asset you own and it makes good financial sense to ensure you are enhancing it’s value as you upgrade the spaces. While it does add to the overall cost of a project, it’s not as expensive as you might think, in fact the benefits can outweigh the costs. Consider the following benefits to having a designer involved in updates:

1. Save Money

Having the advice and input from an Interior Designer will save you money by helping you avoid costly mistakes such as purchasing the wrong size and style of furniture, selecting the wrong colour of paint, creating a poor layout, wrong size area rug, etc. (we’ve all seen the pics on the world wide web!).

2. Objective Assessment

We all become ‘house blind’ and don’t really see our homes objectively. We live on with the quirks, the worn and tired furnishings and elements and develop work arounds for the broken and battered. A designer not only brings experience and expertise but a fresh set of eyes that can quickly assess what is possible in your space and recommend updates that add a fresh new look that supports your lifestyle.

3. Expertise

Interior Designers have education, knowledge and experience and typically belong to professional associations that require ongoing education to maintain their certification and designations. This maintains and builds their knowledge of colour, materials, finishes and trends in design and decor.

4. Liaison

Designers will not only develop a design and look for your space but are an invaluable part of the project during the renovation/construction phase by liaising with the trades to address any unexpected issues, resolve problems and communicating with you to keep you updated throughout.

5. Budgeting and Planning

Interior Designers are very tapped into the industry and have a very thorough understanding of the pros and cons of various materials and finishes as well as their cost. They are also experienced project managers and can plan and sequence your project in partnership with the required trades. This knowledge and expertise is critical to your project as designers work to keep the project within budget and manage the trades to minimize disruptions and impacts on your day to day life.

6. Sources

The relationships designers have with various suppliers is hugely beneficial as you can often realize designer discounts and have access to a range of products that sold only to the trades. Many of the products from these suppliers can be customized too in terms of size, style and finishes ensuring you have pieces in your home that will never see any where else!

7. Bring Your Vision to Life

We have all been down the rabbit hole of design and decor magazines and endless online sites that present overwhelming options in terms of design, style, layout, colour, finish, etc. While magazines and websites present possible ideas, designers will remove the overwhelm by working with you to understand your lifestyle needs, personal style and project goals and what is possible within your space. (See #1)

Regardless of how small or large your next home update project is, consider the many benefits of hiring a designer to work with you to develop your vision and achieve it in a cost effective way. The result will be a beautiful, comfortable and functional space that supports your lifestyle and reflects your taste and personality.

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