The Top 5 Benefits of Hiring an Interior Designer

You’ve got the house, now it’s time to make it a home. The idea of designing and decorating your space feels exhilarating and exciting at first. You flip through Architectural Digest and start saving #interiordesign posts on Instagram. Maybe you even purchased that super cute bouclé chair from West Elm because, well, it’s cute and you’ll definitely find a place for it. You start to imagine all of the possibilities for your new home…dinner parties with friends and holidays with family. You start to picture your meticulously curated home being center stage for all of life’s biggest moments that await you. So, what’s next? How do you make your dream home come to life?

Interior design is a delicate balance of art and science. This is where form and function are required to meet harmoniously to achieve top quality home design. You may look into hiring an interior designer for your project, but hesitate when you realize the investment that comes along with that decision. What many don’t understand are the benefits of hiring an interior designer and how it can have a massive impact on your home projects, both aesthetically and financially.

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should hire an interior designer:

1. Interior designers are creative problem solvers.

Interior designers are able to give you fresh eyes on a project and see things that you can’t. They have the ability to make sure that your space is functional and are able to do this in a variety of ways based on their experience of spatial problem solving. They have seen it all! And have likely solved it all as well.

2. Interior designers are trained experts.

An interior designer is someone who has been trained and has a thorough knowledge of design history, styles, furniture, textiles, fabrics, lighting, spatial balance, floor planning, color concepts, sustainability in the home, and the list goes on. They keep up with the latest design trends and classic styling elements. They have the ability to see the big picture and address all of these elements simultaneously.

3. Interior designers have the best connections.

Hiring an interior designer will give you exclusive access to hard to get designer lines of furniture and fabrics. Just think, you’ll be the only person on the block with that sofa! You’ll also be able to skip spending hours on Yelp reading reviews since your designer will already have their preferred craftsmen and contractors on speed dial. You’ll definitely get the best quality at the best price because of your designers solid relationships with folks in the trade. 

4. Interior designers can save you money.

What? Interior designers are expensive! This is a common misconception. While interior designers do charge fees for their time, ability to project manage and intellectual property (your design!), they can actually help you save money in the long run. By hiring an interior designer, you can save money by avoiding costly mistakes. Have you ever bought a sofa just to bring it home and realize that it doesn't fit the space? Or the nightstands you bought are too high for your bedside? People have spent and wasted so much money on purchasing items that were not well planned and did not fit into an overall design scheme. Hiring a designer can also help you save money by increasing the value of your home and by making sure you stick within your budget. 

5. Interior designers are visual storytellers.

Have you ever walked into someone's beautifully decorated home and thought, wow, I bet they hired a pro for this! Interior designers have the ability to give your home the wow factor. Something that tells others that this home was designed with intention and practicality. Each and every piece, hand selected to instill a certain mood while harmonizing with every other element in the design. An artfully curated home that expresses the personalities of those who live there. 

If you’ve been thinking about working with a professional, I would encourage you to consider what your ultimate goal is for your home and how you can get there. If you feel like working with a designer will help you achieve that, then you can rest assured knowing it's a great investment. 

If you’re interested in learning more and would like to explore your options, let’s schedule a discovery call to talk about your home project and how hiring a designer can help you. Reach out to ashley@ashmoderndesign.com to schedule a free call.