The interior design world has become so much more accessible in the last decade. Well-known designers have products for sale at KMart, Target, and WalMart. HGTV is a wealth of information and ideas. I even read an article that stated approximately 68% of homeowners peruse Houzz.com before starting a renovation project. So with all the design world available to you, why would you need me? I'll give you 5 good reasons why!
1. It's not business, it's personal!
Have you ever gathered a hundred good ideas and then felt stuck and even more confused because you can't decide which option would be best? That's where it gets personal. A designer looks at the WHOLE picture. YOUR picture. Form AND function. She can look at your space and suggest a complete design plan to cover all your wants and needs. I find this is particualrly helpful in designing offices, which are spaces that need to have asthetic appeal to inspire you but also be a major work horse!
2. A Fresh Perspective
I have had more than one client that called me in for a consultation only. My very first client was like this. After I left her with furniture arrangement ideas and paint swatches, she invited me back over few weeks later and her whole house had changed! It was so full of color where before it was all beige. She started with just a few of my suggestions and it sparked her own creativity and confidence! Her house has remained one of my favorites to have worked on because I saw her come to life in a new way.
3. Save money and time!
I am always looking for a good value. My clients do save money on goods because I pass along my designer discounts to them. They never pay more than retail. I am always looking for a good value. My clients don't waste time looking for a good crew because I have a source of tradesmen that do quality work. My clients save money and time on costly mistakes. A designer brings you the whole plan from the beginning so you don't waste time redoing!
4. Wow Factor
There's a pretty room and then there's a beautiful room. The beautiful room is full of smart ideas to make everyday living prettier or more luxurious. The beautiful room has personality and hopefully a sense of humor. The beautiful room is noticed by friends and family when they come to visit as being special. When you hire a designer she will take your room to the next level. You get the wow factor!
5. Symbiotic Relationship
I've listed several ways a designer can be beneficial to you. But did you know that our clients are beneficial to us too? God has given me a talent in decorating. When I look at it, it can seem like a very unneccessary talent in the grand scheme of things. Which is why I am overjoyed when a new client chooses to invest in me! When you hire me, you help support my family and all the families of the trades you hire. Not only do you offer me a way to make a living but also an outlet to express all the creativity I have! My clients hold a very specail place in my heart. :-)
