Top 5 Reasons Hiring An Interior Design Professional Is A Great Choice
Your home Is Probably The Largest Investment You Will Ever Make
The price of schooling, cars, and basic needs are all rising; however, a person’s residence still remains at the top of the list as one of the largest investments they will make in their lifetime. And if you take a moment to think about what most people do with this investment it’s shocking…
In the age of DIY, Pinterest, and HGTV, many people get sucked into the fantasy that it’s as easy as simply rolling up your sleeves, rolling on some paint, and your home instantly goes up in value $5 or even $10k. This is simply not true…
Many people think to themselves… “I can do this myself, I don’t need an interior designer.” and we’ve seen this go severely wrong time after time.
Unfortunately there are many misconceptions about this industry and I’d like to take a few moments to help dispel some of them.
In this week’s article I will share some of the most commonly asked questions I get like “What does an interior designer do?” “What are the benefits of hiring an interior designer?” “Can an interior designer actually save you money and if so how?” and the list goes on. I’ve included more in our FAQ section for you to check out but for now let’s dive in.
It is amazing the amount of times I hear that interior designers are too expensive.
Yes I do charge $250 for a paint consult, but during that paint consult together we are able to pick every color and sheen of paint your house requires in less than two hours. Remember the old adage? Measure twice cut once.
Once you add up the paint, brushes, materials and labor of your painter to come to your house you can easily see that it will be well more than $250 and if you have to then go back and re-paint you are looking at doubling that if you choose a color that doesn’t work.
This doesn’t even include the lost time in having to re-hire your painter to go back and paint it again… a cost that is easily saved if you are to work with a knowledgable expert in interior design before you rush in and start painting your home.
One other key benefit of working with an expert at color selection is that you know that you will be choosing colors which complement one another, bring peace and balance into the rooms you are painting, and go with the rest of the theme of your house.
Choosing the wrong colors can have you going back over and over to the paint supply store to reselect what you think are the right colors only to be left disappointed yet again.
Save yourself the hassle and headache and schedule a color consult instead and get it right the first time.
“There’s an old saying if you want the job done right, always measure twice and cut once.”
An hour of planning can save you 10 hours worth of work, and that is why you will save money by hiring the best interior designer service in Greenville, SC.
When people say that they can find every product a designer can online, it is false.
Many trade resources are still that, only offered to the trade, so you can search high and low for some particular products online, and you will not find them without going through a professional interior designer.
These products are also not always the custom made, $10,000 sofas you would expect, they are often times high quality, reasonably priced pieces that will last in your home for years to come.
Contrast this to the cheaper alternative you find at your local furniture megastore or through e-commerce giants, notorious for allowing cheap knockoffs to be sold on their platform without any regulation on the quality of the materials, workmanship, or the environmental impact their products may have, and you are looking at an added cost that wouldn’t be incurred had you purchased the higher quality alternative through your local design professional.
Some resources we use at Dwell Chic are not exclusive, and are available from online retailers; however, when my clients have compared prices with online sources, they often find that our prices are lower, of better quality, and have the Dwell Chic brand standing behind them. Another reason to hire an interior designer is that we can take care of any damages or mistakes in shipping without you needing to get involved.
Compare that to having to return your products online through e-commerce shopping sites or hauling them back to your local furniture outlet or paying a return shipping fee… Plus a $2,000 couch can be quite the pain if the shipper chooses to “contest” your return…
2. Access to Qualified Contractors, Architects, Plumbers, Electricians and More
Interior Designers work with multiple service providers ranging from Architects, electricians, installers, cleaning companies, moving companies, to contractors.
A good interior designer will have strong relationships with local companies and know the best companies to work with who provide the highest quality service and experience, otherwise they wouldn’t recommend those businesses to their clients.
All of Dwell Chic partners have been hand selected to provide the highest quality service to our clients and we have ongoing relationships with, and continue to use for multiple projects.
This means you can rest assured when one of our recommended tradesmen (or women) comes into your home, they are backed by Dwell Chic’s brand and reputation.
3. A Great Interior Designer Can Be A Great Liaison and Voice In Your Corner
Whether you hire your trades yourself or through your designer, you can be assured that your interior designer has your back.
They know what the contractors need, and when things need to be provided, they check behind your trades to ensure things are done properly, and know quality workmanship and what type of quality is expected from vendors.
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4. Unbiased 3rd Party
Feuding with your spouse about which direction the sofa should go can sound silly but is often not that funny when it’s actually happening to you.
Your contractor saying that he can’t hang a light fixture where you want it to be in the heat of the moment can lead to unwanted feelings of frustration, anger and dispair if left unchecked. Sounds silly but when you are busy with life’s challenges, not to mention in the thick of managing a design project it can often become overwhelming and result in feelings being hurt, things being said that shouldn’t and ruined relationships.
Don’t let something like this happen, that’s what an expert is for. To help you navigate the challenges of a new and foreign experience and come out the other side happy and satisfied.
An Interior Designer can be your best friend/marriage counselor (ironically), and unbiased 3rd party conflict resolution expert.
With years of experience the interior designer you choose to hire can help aid in settling disputes that would otherwise cause a void in a relationship and create conflict where it shouldn’t be.
The amount of times I have sat in a room with a feuding husband and wife, it too often to count, but the best days are when I am able to offer solutions that both parties agree on and are happy in the end.
Forget who won the last argument, a designer’s job is to ensure you come to the best decisions for your largest investment.
When one party “wins” both parties lose. When everyone feels good about the decision, everyone wins.
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5. Knowledgeable, Educated and Detail Oriented
Besides the fact interior designers go to school for years learning our trade, we are also in the field every day solving problems, learning, and updating ourselves with the latest and greatest ideas in the field.
We have used that paint color that looks grey, but when painted on walls with limited sunlight appears purple.
We have ordered from that vendor who says something takes 6 weeks when it takes 12, and we have found the best of the best products around to bring into your home to save you time money and stress when it comes to your sanctuary.
In Summary
Whether you are looking for a cheap DIY option for interior design or your are looking for a dedicated professional to help guide you and find the best solutions for your needs, it’s always a good idea to talk with a pro before you begin any project that is going to impact the largest investment you’ve made in your lifetime.
To achieve the best results and look of your home, contact Dwell Chic today by calling 864-940-1301 to learn more about our services.
We can easily assist you in reaching your goals, helping you turn your home and biggest investment into your dream.