We all have preferences when it comes to the way we want to decorate our homes. That’s no bad thing, as the personal touch is what makes our interiors unique. But sometimes, it can mean that we run the risk of becoming stuck in a rut. If you’re looking for a fresh lease of life for your decor, wanting to achieve a more polished version of your style or hoping to improve your home’s saleability, hiring a professional interior designer can be a really smart move. Here’s why…
You Can Save Money
It may sound counter-intuitive, as most of us associate calling in the professionals with a big budget, but working with the right designer can actually help you to save. Avoiding costly mistakes, their experience will smooth the way and if your goal is saleability, they can also help to achieve that. Plus, with their great inside contacts, materials can often be procured at a discount too.
They Can Project Manage
Most of us lead busy lives and can struggle to find the time to really devote to a complete redesign. Therefore, we end up doing half a job. A professional is able to prioritise and act as a point of liaison if you’re also working with a builder and architects. Their training helps them identify issues that are critical to good home design that are decided at build stage and that you may have overlooked, such as options for good lighting and the placement of plugs.
Creating the Wow Factor
The elusive ‘wow factor’ is one we seek in our homes, but may not have a good idea how to achieve in a way that complements our space. This is why a lot of our homes lack those final, finishing touches that elevate the design to a whole new level. Designers are practiced at thinking about our homes in a different way, considering space, proportion and the overall flow of a design. That makes them more able to reveal hidden features of a room. If you are considering selling in a competitive market, this might just give your place the edge it needs to coax an offer from a buyer.