When it comes to building your new home, working with an interior designer is key! There are many parts of the equation to successfully planning, designing and furnishing your next home. And, choosing a skilled designer means having access to someone who eliminates all guesswork and creates an enjoyable home building experience.
Start with an initial consultation! Most interior designers offer free consults, and will often have tier pricing options available depending on your needs and budget! Working together, they’ll go over each aspect of your new home to get a feel for what is that you want in your next space, how you want it to look, and most importantly; how you want it to function! And, when it’s time to hone in on those details, they’ll also discuss and provide options for items such as; layout of floor plan, windows and coverings, doors, closets, fixtures (electrical, plumbing, hardware) finishing’s (lighting), colour choices (paint, trim) and various other materials such as floor coverings, countertops, etc.
The advantages of hiring an interior designer are huge!
*An interior designer will help you create a realistic budget. Their experience allows them to foresee costs that you may otherwise initially overlook.
*They can recommend favourite products from reputable sources rather than blindly ordering them from unfamiliar manufacturers and are trained to ensure products ordered are of proper proportion and scale to the size of the space which you are renovating.
*Are able to come up with exterior designs that will meet the neighbourhoods requirements, and create a cohesive design plan that will flow from the exterior to the interior.
*They typically have access to skilled trade contacts that they work with, and will coordinate the activities with their partners to create a hassle free experience for you.
*With quality standards and safety codes in mind, they ensure projects are completed properly so that additional time and resources are not wasted on fixing errors down the road.
*They are great at handling timeframes and, with your schedule in mind, can help guide you in the right direction so contractors are able to complete the work on time and avoid delays which can come from when homeowners are struggling to make selections or finalize layouts and designs.
*They know how to balance colours and create harmonious functional spaces to best suit your needs and lifestyle. And if you’re stuck deciding between a few different uses for that space; an interior designer can help you decide on the perfect fit based on practicality and budget.
The end result is a look and feel that is unique to you!