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What to expect when hiring an interior designer

15th October 2016 By: Nicole Diane

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If you’re looking to redesign your home, you may be weighing up your options of getting an interior designer in to help in addition to all the basic services that you might need – like electric equipment or dumpster rental, etc.

There are many benefits to hiring an interior designer to assist with the redesigning of your home, whether you’re planning on starting a fresh and want to completely remodel your home or if you just want to give a few key rooms a fresh lease of life, an interior designer can help to transform your home.

Many people have the misconception that interior designers can be pushy and dismissive of their ideas, but this isn’t true. Designers take your budget into consideration while suggesting designs and upgrades. For instance, if you’re planning a kitchen remodel, they might recommend cost-effective alternatives like Quartz counters instead of marble, as quartz is both more durable and stylish. I’ve worked with several interior designers who have remodeled kitchens, redecorated bedrooms, and even done some landscaping, and they have all been fantastic to collaborate with. They listen attentively to your preferences and work diligently to incorporate your vision into their designs.

When initially looking for an interior design chelsea service, or a designer more local to you, ask around and see if any of your friends or family have recommendations. This will instantly put your mind at ease, plus it’s good to see some of their work.

If you’re hiring an interior designer, make sure you get a good look at their portfolio before signing on the dotted line. From seeing past projects in a printed or online portfolio to going and seeing some past projects in real life, there are a number of ways you can see their work. If you have the opportunity, ask to read past client testimonials and even better, ask for contact info so you can talk to them.

You will probably have some idea of what you would like your home to look like after the renovation. Maybe you’d like to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in your backyard, or perhaps you’d like to have more garage space. Just make sure to let your designer know ahead of time what you need. That said, as important as it is to stick to your guns to get the renovation you want, it is also a good idea to listen to an expert and follow their advice.

Go into your initial meeting with the interior designer with a clear idea of how much you want to spend, and how much you can reserve for any hiccups, which I promise occur more often then not.

Do your research on what kind of look you want to achieve, if you’re doing your whole house you can afford to start a fresh but if you’re doing a single room, you may have to consider how this room will work with your whole house. Unless, of course, you’re making your way through the house in which case this will be fine.

Before you hire an interior designer, be clear on their costs as they can either work by hour or by project. If they do work on an hourly rate, then you may be susceptible to being stung at the end of the job as it will quickly add up, more than you expect. You will have to consider this before you hire an interior designer, and let them know your budget for not only the project but for their expertise. If you are starting a big project then you may also want to consider getting a home improvement loan from somewhere like SoFi so that cost does not affect the results of your remodel. However, always make sure that you are taking what you can pay back quickly!

You will have a number of meetings with your interior designer before a final plan of action is made. You should do as much research and pre-planning beforehand to ensure that you’re going in there with a clear vision of what you want from this project and how you envision your new home.

Hiring an interior designer can be a wonderful thing, it takes the stress away and gives you the opportunity to transform your home! I would definitely recommend it.

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I am Diane Nicole, an interiors enthusiast who decided to start this blog when I redesign my entire home many years ago. I wanted to share my renovation experience with my friends and family but since then it has grown to become so much more than that. Read More…

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