Thinking About Hiring an Interior Designer? Why You'll Be Glad You Did
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If you’re planning a remodel or simply want to update the design and decor of your home you may be asking yourself - do I need an interior designer?
Even if you have a good idea of what you want the final space to look like there are many reasons why working with an interior designer is the smart way to go.
If you haven’t worked with a designer before, the process of finding the right fit can be overwhelming. How do you find the right professionals and will it be a solid investment?
Don’t worry, we answer why hiring an interior designer is totally worth it and more below.
Put Together a Solid Plan
When taking on a home renovation or design project, many homeowners may not understand all the intricacies of all details involved. From hiring the right labor, putting together a color scheme, to selecting products and materials to execute everything. Even if you’ve done your research or seen plenty of HGTV shows, nothing but the experience can prepare you for the real thing.
That’s where an interior designer comes in. They’ll help you put together a full plan before starting any work, this often includes the total timeline for the project, finalizing the budget, creating a design plan, sourcing products, and hiring the right professionals to execute the plan and make your dream a reality.
They will give you realistic expectations for what types of changes are possible within your budget and in general, will keep everything on track.
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Prevent you From Waisting Time and Money
One extremely important benefit of working with an interior designers is that they can help you save time and money.
They’ll do the heavy lifting literally. So you won’t have to worry about doing any of the work yourself. From creating a design scheme to sourcing and purchasing all the materials and products, while managing the logistics and overseeing the execution. They’ll save you hours of research and time managing the project.
They’ll help you make smart design decisions and will streamline the whole process. It’s really a lot of work, and a huge time saver to have a trusted team on your side.
And yes, even though there is the added cost of hiring a designer, in the long run, you’ll save money.
They focus on keeping costs under control. Not only will a designer stick to your budget, but by focusing on quality, durability, and function - you don’t have to worry about being stuck with products and materials that won’t work out in the long term. They also often get trade deals from retailers ensuring you get prices that you wouldn’t have access to as a consumer.
With their years of knowledge and expertise, they’ll also help you avoid any expensive home renovation mistakes.
Experts in Interior Design
While this point may seem obvious it’s definitely worth mentioning. Because with years of training and experience under their belt, an interior designer is an expert in the field. This means that even if you like design, they’ll do a better job than you’ll be able to on your own, hands down.
They can envision a project, no matter how different than the original space, and complete it successfully.
Valuable Resources and Contacts
Interior designers often have access to great resources, contacts, and products that the general public does not. This can benefit you in so many ways, from getting the right team of architects and contractors to work on your project, to exclusive trade furnishings and home products. They also have the ability to get you custom pieces that you otherwise wouldn’t have access to.
The final result again will be far better than what you’ll be able to accomplish on your own.
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Add Value to Your Home
One of the main priorities for a good interior designer is to add value to your home. They help guide you to make the best design decisions so that you’re getting the most bang for your buck while keeping your future needs and goals in mind.
This could be deciding on structural changes, material changes, and design elements that not only look great but will be a smart investment in your home.
Focus on Function
Another top priority for a great interior designer is not only style but function. They’ll see potential in overlooked or underused areas of your home that you may miss.
They’re also skilled problem solvers and will work on implementing creative design solutions to address the areas of your home that need improvement to function better for your lifestyle. They’ll make sure that the changes will last and will not only keep your current needs in mind but your future ones as well.
Make Everything Easier
Any home remodel or design project is nerve-racking - you’re investing time and money and you want the final result to be great.
An interior designer will take the brunt of the work off your shoulders. The process will be clear, streamlined, and efficient and you’ll have a knowledgeable team watching out for you.
Overall they’ll focus on running the project as smoothly as possible. Meaning instead of feeling stressed and overwhelmed you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the process.
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Why Work with Art Home Garden Interiors?
AHG Interiors is a New York-based full-service, design and build firm. We focus on creating stunning interiors and exteriors that promote living well, through a personal approach.
While a lot of the benefits above are true with most designers, there are even more reasons why you’ll love working with us.
You are our Top Priority
At AHG Interiors every project is centered around you. The first step is a phone call so we can discuss the project to get a better understanding of your needs and goals. We’ll then set up and an initial meeting to walk through your home.
During the walk-through, we’ll ask a series of questions to really dive into your design style - what you like, what you don’t like, and what types of changes you want to see. We take our time with the consultation process to really get to know you and your priorities so we can create customized design solutions - not cookie-cutter fixes.
Throughout the design process, we make sure you are involved as much as possible so we can create a design you are completely in love with. We then have a trusted network of professionals to help make your dream home a reality.
We Tell Your Unique Story Through Design
While it’s certainly convenient that large home decor companies offer design services - like Restoration Hardware or Pottery Barn - their completed projects use only their products. This means your home ends up reflecting the brand’s story and not your own.
With us, every project is one of a kind - just like you and your family. We firmly believe that what turns a house into a home is YOU and your personal story.
We make sure that the design we create is not only beautiful but is a reflection of your unique personality and lifestyle. A special combination of visual elements that create a dialogue and tell a story - your personal story through design.
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