6 reasons why you Should hire an interior designer to design your home.
There is a simple mantra in life that says that when you want the best results hire the professionals to take care of the job. This principle applies to Interior Design too. When you are set to decorate your dream house, it makes sense to hire an interior designer. You may feel that it is an unnecessary expense in light of all the online and retail help you get in picking up stuff for your home. But designing the interiors of a house is much more than just assembling the necessary stuff.
Your home is going to be your safe refuge. It is where you and your family are going to create lifelong memories. It deserves to be built with all the attention to detail, that bringing in a designer will ensure. From suggesting stylish trends to taking care of the practical issues, designers bring in a lot of input.
They view your project from a professional perspective, taking into consideration its strong and weak features. They look at your home as a whole project which you may be too involved to do.
In an age where DIY videos are telling you that you can take on interior projects on your own and multiple shows on tv are showing how easy it is do your home interiors without professional help, it may seem like a cakewalk to do home interiors. But it is advisable to take a pause and weigh the pros and cons of hiring a professional designer. Yes, there are many things that you can do on your own. And yes, you may even successfully be able to do up an isolated room or garage space without professional help, but doing the interiors of the entire home is an entirely different ball game.
There are various reasons, apart from the emotional one of not compromising when it comes to your home. Let us delve into the positives of hiring a designer and understand how hiring a professional Interior Designer can enhance your project and turn your home into a reflection of your style.
Save Money
It may sound like an oxymoron when we talk about saving money while hiring professionals. But it is true. The designer fees that you pay will be put to great use.
You will receive professional advice to everything related to the project.
The designers will also help you solve any unforeseen problems that are bound to crop up.
The expertise of an interior designer will help you avoid costly mistakes that you would otherwise end up making.
They will also help you get the best possible deals while sourcing furniture, upholstery, appliance etc.
All in all, even though you will be paying the Interior Designers for their services, you will have a lot of monetary benefits from these services.
Save Time
Another commodity that is in short supply is your time. You want everything to be perfect in your home, but to shell out the required time for it is an extremely tricky thing. Hiring professionals will help you in delegating the time-consuming work of sourcing material and coordinating with manufacturers, delivery schedules and installations.. It will also save you the trouble of visiting the site frequently to check on the progress of the job done.
Once you hire a designer, they will take over these responsibilities, and you can concentrate on your actual work while getting updates about the project.
Get professional assessment
Hiring an interior designer will ensure that your home is done professionally, you will have a systematic plan of action from day one, with a clear picture of how the project will unfold. Interior Designers are trained to balance the artistic side of the profession with science and technology. So, they will not only take care of all the elements of design but also look after the essential amenities related to the project.
Get qualified liaison
One of the most tiresome aspects of an Interior project is coordination between all the different contractors that work on the site. Interior Designers have worked with the various contractors required for interior design on a daily basis. They know how they function. They have a rapport and code of communication with the contractors which you will not have. The designer will ensure that these contractors will work in harmony without you having to coordinate.
For example, proper outlet placement is going to depend on how you want your furniture placed. The designer will know that these issues need to be discussed beforehand and that the electricians and contractors need to coordinate the work.
Access to better resources and contacts
Access to contractors is a vital factor which you should take into consideration. Designers who have worked in the field of home décor for years have established connections with suppliers and contractors. Many of them don't do small individual work but will work on a small project for the designer as they get multiple projects from them.
This will get you services that you otherwise would not have access to. Designers also have relationships with retail and wholesale chains dealing in interior products and furnishing. Here too you will stand to get better deals and after service while purchasing through a designer.
Bring in the WOW factor
No matter how talented and capable you are getting things done; if Interior Design is not your chosen profession, you will not be able to do justice to your home. After all, professionals do bring additional oomph to the table.
They will factor in all the elements involved in designing which you cannot. Don't forget that it is the designer's daily job to think outside the box, come up with innovative designs and create customized styles and looks for homes. No matter how much you love your home, you do not have the technical know-how of the subject or the design tools at your disposal to pull off a project of this magnitude.
Designers are also aware of the latest trend in décor and have enough experience to know what will work and what will fall apart.
After all, the ultimate goal is to make your home look beautiful and cohesive, along with being well thought out and highly functional.
So why not hire a designer and enjoy your house becoming an object of envy. Now that you have decided to hire an Interior Designer, let us guide you as to how you can go about the hiring process and make a wise choice.
How do you find an interior designer for designing your house?
Browse for what you like
Magazines, Websites and Social media are reasonable hunting grounds for looking for interior pictures. You can browse through them and figure out what you are liking and what you don't want. Write down the name of the designers mentioned in the credits of the projects or pictures that you find interesting and suitable to your needs.
Home Shows
If you are lucky enough to stay in an area where interior shows and home shows are organized, make it a point to visit them. It is a wonderful way to find out what type of home you are liking. If you see something that you like, ask for the contact details of the designer.
Take expert advice
Your builder or architect will have a portfolio of Interior Designers they have worked with in the past or currently working with. You can be assured about their legitimacy and reliability. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you and give you a couple of options to choose from. Going through their reference will also get you more personalized service from the designer.
Go with what you see
Have a friend whose home you go gaga over? Envy the way your neighbour's house is done up? Well, the best thing to do is to talk to them and get the contact details of their Interior Designers. If you are close to them, you can even ask them the budget in which their home was done and also get a review of the services of the designer. This will give you a fair idea if they are worth approaching or not.
Go to ASID
If it is feasible for you, go the American Society of Interior Designer and get references of the designers from them. You have to enter your zip code and the type of project you have, and they will guide you with the details of the design firms.
Going through these various avenues will help you in two ways. One is that you will have a list of Interior Designers ready whom you can approach. The second thing is that you will have much more clarity as to what type of aesthetics you want. Seeing the prices at at the home shows and knowing the designing budget of your friend will also help you determine how much you may need to spend for getting the things you want to be incorporated in your home design.
Once your list of designers is ready, start visiting their websites one by one. It will give you a glimpse into the other work they have done, the kind of projects they handle etc. Most of these sites have inquiry forms which you can fill, and they will get back to you. Many firms will be eliminated at this stage; they may be too expensive for you, or may not have the time to start the project in the time frame you want. The reasons don't matter, what is essential is that you go through this process, and narrow down the list of prospective designers.
Once you have done that, start taking appointments. It is only once you meet with a designer in person that you will be able to explain your requirements exactly. They will also visit the site, take measurements, and then get back to you with an estimated cost of the project.
Please note that the initial visit is usually not free, there is a flat fee for the initial visit from most designers. And if the designer will need to draw plans there will be a fee for those plans.
So be very clear about this before you start asking anyone to draw plans. Designers charge differently, so make sure you know how you will be charged for the services upfront.
So, there you are, ready to hand over the reins of your dream project into the hands of professionals who make it their mission to fulfil every vision and desire you have for your house.
How our expertise will help you bring out all the aspects of home designing.
It is crucial to understand and trust your designer to get the best possible results. Remember that you hired them for a purpose and that professional guidance is necessary for your project.
We at J. West take pride in the quality of service we provide. From the first meeting itself, we set into motion a well-established system, and take note of all the big and small requirements of the client. We understand that designing a home is an emotional affair for the client, and we ensure that their desires are not compromised due to budget restraints or practical issues. We find a way to work around the restricting factors and try and get as close to the vision of the client as possible.
We also make sure that the house that we design is not just a pretty showpiece. Homes are meant to be lived in. We design interiors that are not only great in terms of aesthetics but also extremely durable and practical. Our team of qualified designers also strive to get you the best possible deals in quality furnishings and goods.
We always aim to provide you with the best. As part of our service, we also handle the day to day coordination between the various contractors, manufactures, delivery schedules, installers and the like working on your home and supervising the site regularly. It allows you to enjoy the process of seeing your dream home take shape without getting stressed about the details.
Check our website portfolio to know more about the projects we have worked on and connect with us to understand how we can help you with the interiors of your home.