3 Things Most People Don't Know about Working with an Interior Designer

Most people think the job of an interior designer is all glamour. Picking out fabrics, selecting furniture, visiting showrooms and shopping all day. There's a lot more that goes on behind the scenes! In order to create a beautiful space we have to do much more than just picking out the pieces. When you work with a designer here are some of the things you're getting.

1. The Knowledge & Expertise of a Specialist

When you hire an interior designer you get knowledge and expertise. It's the type of information that helps you create your home. Lots of time is spent on the phone organizing and making sure projects are running smoothly and efficiently. Having the knowledge and experience to educate clients is constant. We are experts regarding the pros and cons of tile, counter tops, fabrics, and cushions for furniture selections.

We help advise and insure all of the selections for projects are cohesive and flow through the home from room to room. Knowing dimensions, scale, and having good organizational skills are key.

2. Project Management from Start to Finish

One of the many jobs we do is project management. We make sure the project moves along coordinating the vendors and staying on top of everyone. We spend hours hours checking and double checking orders of furniture and/or building selections. We monitor when products ship and are correctly installed. We ensure the job gets done and done well.

We check and double check every detail to catch errors before they are too late or too expensive to fix. We are there so you don't have to worry.

3. Guidance in Smart Investments for the Long-Term

Working with an interior designer is an investment. It saves time, energy and money from making costly mistakes to investing in pieces that will last for years. You get it done right the first time around so you don't have to go back in a couple of years and do it over again.

Hiring a designer will transform your home into a place you love. It's one of the many reasons I'm passionate about design. I get to create spaces for families to come home, relax and enjoy. I get to create their haven! Isn't that what we all want?

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