You’ve read hundreds of articles and watched hours of videos on redesigning your home or business. Rather than hire an interior designer, you’d rather save that money and spend it on bringing out the best in your remodel.
Before diving headfirst into your renovation project, get all the facts about what interior designers do and things they can help you with.
Save Time
Should you buy bulk lamp shades for every room in your space, or would it make more financial sense to consider individual custom lamp shades? While these are vital questions when you’re redesigning a room, house, or commercial space, lingering on them for longer than necessary can cost you more time than you have.
Experienced interior designers can get a feel for your style, budget, personality, and everything else they need to know to help you make quick design decisions that check all the boxes.
Save Money
Even if your interior designer doesn’t sell furniture wholesale, they may know of someone who does. For example, they may be able to get you deals on wholesale lamp shades and other furniture pieces, which saves you time on looking for quality furniture for an affordable price.
Painters, carpenters, flooring specialists, and other crafts workers sometimes have a “you scratch my back and I scratch yours” relationship. In exchange for the interior designer giving them more business, the workers may provide their services at a reduced cost.
Work With Reputable Contractors
Besides helping you save time and money on making interior design decisions, interior designers also know how to help you find reputable contractors to bring your renovation project to life. Without expert help, you may spend days or weeks vetting contractors. An interior designer can set you up with a contractor who’s a great fit for your remodel.
Even if your interior designer doesn’t hook you up with a contractor you like, they can still help. Your designer can look over contractor quotes with you and let you know whether you have a fair offer. It’s not uncommon for a single renovation project to have several contractors attached to it when the poor ones are exposed.
Enjoy an Expensive Look Without the Expense
You may want to upgrade your current interior design to something more luxurious. Does that mean you have to get rid of that old couch that still has life left in it? An interior designer may suggest reupholstering the furniture or getting new parts for it.
For other decorations and furnishings for your luxurious redesign, an interior designer can help you enjoy an expensive look without the expense. They may know of furniture stores or manufacturers who sell an item you want at a great price. Rather than spending more money than necessary, you can save money and use it for the rest of your project.
Make Quick, Smart Material Choices
Experienced interior designers know where to splurge and where to save on material choices. For instance, if you want a home library, you may want high-end shelves to display all your special and collector edition books. An interior designer can help you identify where to spend money on quality materials and where to stay in alignment with your budget with less-expensive materials. The result can look cohesive without anyone knowing where you splurged and where you saved.
Get the full picture on what you stand to gain and what you may lose without an interior designer’s help. One person can make a vast difference not only in your redesigned space, but also in your wallet.