Hire an Interior Designer or Do It Yourself? With Designer By Your Side, You Can Do Both

Your home isn’t functioning the way you want it to so you want to make some changes. You’ve talked to friends, and maybe even a contractor, but you can’t decide if you should hire an interior designer or just do all of the work yourself.

WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO DIY YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT

There’s various reasons why someone would want to DIY their home transformation project. Maybe funds are tight and they don’t know if they can afford an interior designer to do all the design work and procurement on their behalf. Or maybe they just absolutely love interior design, and the thought of looking at finishes or shopping for furniture really excites them. What typically makes the DIY process difficult is that it is time-consuming, and with a busy life, you find it takes too much of your time to do everything yourself, or you don’t really know where to start.

WHAT DOES AN INTERIOR DESIGNER DO?

HGTV might make it seem like the life of an interior designer is glamorous and fun, but it really does a disservice to what interior designers all do. Yes, we select the finishes, fixtures, and furnishings for your space, but we do this based on very thorough research of how your family currently uses the space, and how you’d like to use it in future. We also look at whether or not you have pets, or how old your children are, to help determine what items you may need in the space, as well as what types of fabrics to use.

By using this data, we can create the optimal layout for your space, whether it’s your living room furniture layout or kitchen cabinetry layout.

With a finalized layout we can select finishes, fixtures, and furnishings from only our trusted suppliers that we have great relationships with. With selections made, we compile the documentation needed in order to finish your project.

This may include procurement documentation so we can procure products on your behalf. By procuring furnishings and decor items on your behalf, we take the headache out of the ordering and delivery process, ensuring that everything ends up in your space exactly as designed.

Documentation may also include floor plans, schedules, and any other details that a contractor needs in order to complete the renovation project. This documentation is essential to ensure that the contractor knows exactly what is needed to complete the project to your satisfaction.

An interior designer can also help you select a reputable contractor, and act as your guide, shepherding you through the renovation process. This includes answering any questions you may have, and problem solving any issues that arise.

WHAT IS DESIGNER BY YOUR SIDE?

For this type of service, an interior designer works side-by-side with a client to provide advice throughout the design process. Unlike full-service design, where a designer takes everything off of their client’s plate, Designer By Your Side allows you to utilize the designer’s services on an hourly basis as needed. From floor plan recommendations to selection of finishes, an interior designer will assist you in achieving a cohesive and beautiful design for your home.

CONCLUSION

Not everyone can afford an interior designer, or wants to work with one full time. They may want to do most of the design work themselves, but would appreciate the guidance and expertise of an interior designer as needed. This is where a Designer By Your Side service is invaluable.

Interested in learning more about our Designer By Your Side package? Book a free discovery call to have a chat with our Design Lead.?