June 24, 2009

When to Seek An Interior Designer

Interior designers are a wealth of knowledge and resources. Not only do they have the expertise of working with the trade, they have an incredible amount of interior design styles and material resources at their fingertips. Interior designers have a trained eye and knowledge to bring unique, custom materials from the drawing board to the finished project. It is the responsibility of a good interior designer to know the best resources and provide you with a variety of material choices that will work for your particular project.

Even choosing the right paint color and type of paint for your home can be overwhelming. We have all experienced selecting the wrong paint color, even me! An interior designer who understands color can design a custom paint color palette that flows from room to room and coordinates with your existing materials such as the flooring, cabinetry, and furniture.

Many of us lead very busy lives and don’t have the time or energy to research materials and design elements that work within the overall scope of the project. An interior designer can quickly select the right materials and eliminate the overwhelming feelings that are often associated with remodeling projects. The selection of bathroom tile for example can be a very daunting experience. Once a budget is determined an interior design can select materials and design the tile layout for the bathroom easily and efficiently. The possibilities are endless and it is the role of an interior designer to narrow the choices to keep you from being overwhelmed so you end up with results you desire.

My suggestion is to interview several interior designers until you find someone with whom you feel comfortable with. Always ask for references and contact several of them. I view my client relationships as partnerships and which often lead to long term friendships. We all love to live in beautiful homes and interior designers have the vision and expertise to bring your dreams to reality! Please email at info@authentic-home.com with your questions. I look forward to hearing from you.