Why hire an Interior Designer?

I could sit here for ages shamelessly selling you all the pros of hiring a designer, but apart from the obvious benefits of providing some design flair.. I thought I would try and list some of the things that usually get learnt along the way, ie the hard way! The type of things that I myself have learnt along the way and now hope to make easier for you!

It's natural to think that doing your own interior design work is a good way to save money. However, it can be a false economy. Hiring a professional interior designer can provide you with a range of benefits, including:

• Custom floor plans tailored to meet your specific needs

• 2D/3D renders to help you visualize the final result

• Mood boards and design boards to establish the design before any work begins

• Painting schedules to hand straight to your painters, reducing confusion

• Electrical and lighting plans for your electrician, preventing mishaps

• Upholstery and window dressing plans to help you choose the perfect style and fabric

• Sourcing of fittings, fixtures, and equipment

• Kitchen and bathroom planning

• Coordination with tradespeople

• Access to discounted trade prices for furniture, fabrics, and other materials

• Art and accessories sourcing

• Styling to bring the whole look together

Working with an interior designer can also help reduce the risk of costly mistakes and delays during the project. Builders can work from the detailed plans created, which can help ensure accurate pricing and a smoother build. While there are costs associated with hiring an interior designer, the expense of having to redo work due to functionality or style grievances can be avoided.

The best part is that your creativity is the starting point, your inspirations and images are what starts the design process. Tieing it all together and bringing it to fruition with the least stress possible is much better left to the interior designers.