7 reasons why you should hire an interior designer

In one way or another we are all interior designers for our own homes, putting together fabrics, furniture and colours to create the right ambience. However, there are professionals who can elevate spaces to entirely new levels of style and comfort, and their expertise can help you realise your dream home. Below we give 7 reasons why you should hire an interior designer and explain why you should consider involving one in your project. 

1. Cut down on costs

What looks good in-store or online may not always translate so well in your own living space. Almost everyone has their own story about an item that looked out of place once it arrived in their home, but in most cases it didn’t prove to be a costly mistake. If you are working to a tight budget for your new build home or extension, you may not have the room to make any misplaced purchases. Using an interior designer can help you get the most out of your available money. 

2. Save you time  

Whether you want to refresh a single room, or multiple spaces in your home, they will both be time consuming projects. An interior designer will be able to make the most out of your budget and cut down on expenditure, while also saving you a lot of time and energy. They are professionals in their field and will come in with a pre-set planning process that can be applied to your home. Being methodical about what needs to be done will help you avoid a scattergun approach and ensure you meet any deadlines you are working to. 

3. Realise your vision

It’s one thing visualising what you would like your dream home to look like, but another thing entirely turning it into a reality. This is where the expertise and experience of an interior designer can make all the difference, cutting through the confusion and creating a clear structure to work with. They will discuss what you are looking for, show you material samples and present a few final ideas for you to choose from. Once agreed, you can sit back and watch it all come together before your eyes. 

4. Wider network of contacts

A good interior designer isn’t a one person army. They will have the creative ideas and utilise a wide network of contacts and suppliers who can help bring everything together. In many cases they will be able to source exclusive items that aren’t available in commercial stores, suggesting custom fabrics or fittings and fixtures that can be accessed via trade channels. Interior designers can also compare suppliers to extract the most value for each aspect of the design, working for you instead of being tied into individual companies. 

5. Aesthetic and functional balance 

It’s easy to be sold on amazing interior designs shown on TV shows and in magazines, but how functional and adaptable are they to your personal lifestyle? Functionality is the start point for any good designer and they will take time to learn more about how the space will be used, how many people will access it and the style you are looking for. Their goal is to ensure that it not only looks fantastic, but it is practical and can accommodate every day usage for everyone living in your home.

6. Add value to your home

Whether you are thinking of putting your house on the market now or in the near future, hiring an interior designer to transform one or more rooms gives you a greater chance of maximising the sale value. Once your living room, kitchen or bathroom (or maybe all three) have been given a makeover it will produce picture-perfect images to entice prospective buyers to make an enquiry. Presentation is everything when it comes to house viewings.

7. Project management skills

An interior designer will also serve as project manager, a middle-person of sorts, ensuring everything required internally for the project is completed to a high standard. Depending on the scale of the project there will likely be a lot going on, and combined with your work and personal responsibilities, it can be a lot to juggle. The interior designer will liaise with contractors, suppliers and tradespeople, keeping a close eye on every aspect of the remodelling, while also dealing with any questions or queries you may have.

Looking for an interior designer in Cambridge?

Whether you are thinking of refreshing your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or living room, hiring an interior designer could make all the difference. We help homeowners and self-builders in Cambridgeshire to transform their living spaces. We offer a free interior design consultation that will give you some ideas on what to do next. Call us today on 07984 760 920 or send us a message here to get things started.