Should You Hire an Interior Designer to Decorate Your Home?

October 22, 2014

You’ve just built a new home with all your specifications and now it’s time to fill it with furniture and décor. At this point in the home-building process, many homeowners are faced with the choice of hiring an interior designer. When making this decision, it is important to understand when it is appropriate to hire an interior designer and benefits of working with one.

When to Hire an Interior Designer

When to Consider Hiring an Interior Designer

Before hiring a designer, determine whether it makes sense for your custom home. It is important to figure out if you can afford to hire an interior designer. If the answer is yes, here are some reasons to bring a designer on board.

  • When you’re too busy to decorate your home yourself.
  • When you are trying to sell your house and want it to look more appealing to buyers.
  • When you would like some guidance in determining your style.
  • If you’re open to a professional’s suggestions.
  • If you pay attention to design magazines and have specific pieces you would like designers to get for you.
  • If you upgrade homes and need new furniture to fill the space.

Benefits of Hiring an Interior Designer

Benefits of Hiring an Interior Designer

If you are interested in gaining a professional’s expertise about your home’s style, choosing a designer is the way to go. Consider the following benefits of hiring a designer:

  • A professional interior designer can help homeowners keep up with recent trends, determine their personal design style and point them in directions they may not have thought of.
  • They know the vendors with quality products and the best prices.
  • Designers can help homeowners at any stage of the home-building process. They can work with the architect from the very beginning to select details like flooring and lighting, or just help the homeowner pick out key pieces and finishing touches.
  • Hiring an interior designer will also save you time and money. Yes, you will have to include the designer’s fee within your budget, but a designer can help you stick to your budget and avoid purchasing costly items that you may not need.

Would you like to redecorate your new home? What motivates you to hire an interior designer or do it yourself.

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