As I’m wrapping up my latest project of an Art Deco inspired
home, my client told me that I gave her some great ideas she would never think
of. As this is a sort of high end project, but still achieved for the fraction
of the price – I realized that an Interior Designer should be a must for
everyone, with any budget.
You know, beautiful rooms don’t happen by accident. Majority
of people struggle to put a room together which is pleasing to the eye and yet
functional and comfortable. Although it might seem easy, there is a lot of
work, knowledge and experience in the process of choosing the right things and
putting them in best possible scenario.
We have all been through this: it's springtime and something in you is craving and in desperate need for a home makeover. After you checked numerous magazines, endlessly browsed Internet for that perfect clique, went back and forth from modern to Zen style, considering also Rustical and Industrial in between, with Feng Shui elements, you finally narrow down your search to 6-7 pictures found on Houzz or Pinterest. You run to the local furniture store and see something completely different that catches your eye (which btw. is only catchy in the set up that is designed in the store), spend thousands of - which ever currency you're using - just to see that that huge sofa is far beyond what you had in mind....There's no use crying over the spilled milk - next time think about hiring an interior Designer before it's too late.
Toss aside the thought that Interior Designers are only for the rich and famous and will break your bank (well, some of them will, but hey, we don't all need to drive Bentley to take us from A to B, nice convertible Beetle will be pleasant just as). You will be amazed how much your costs, time and energy will reduce, among different benefits of hiring a professional.
When looking at the floor plans, an interior designer is not
only implementing the basic principles of design like proportion, balance,
emphasis, harmony, light, colors, textures, shapes, to name the few, but is
also implementing YOU. Cause it has to be beautiful and functional to YOU as
well as physically and psychologically comfortable.
Here are 10 things why hiring an Interior Designer makes
sense and what you can benefit from.
1. You WILL save Money
Put aside common misconception that Interior Designers are
for Über Rich and Famous. Your home, office or commercial property represents a
significant amount of your investment, effort and money. Hiring an Interior Designer is a smart decision if you've invested a good bit of money into your home and want to be able to showcase it to look its best. Interior Designer will prevent you from making costly mistakes and give you an access to resources unavailable to you. Don't ask for free advice here and there - you can get those on Houzz or Pinterest anyway. My advice - pay for proper consultation. Unless you wanna end up with a home with a mismatched vibe.
2. You WILL save Time
There is a myriad of options out there when it comes to interior design. Think about all the furniture, flooring, light features, colors, decor - to mention the few. And when you think that they ALL have to fit together and be positioned in the right places to create the harmonious look! It's a beautiful, but trust me, very very exhausting adventure.This is why you need a professional to help you put the puzzles together and make your home look like you ever wanted to look like. It will save you endless amounts of time researching products, brands and prices. A designer will have all this readily on hand, and should he or she not, will spend time researching so that you don't have to.
3. Increase the value of your home
Having an Interior Designer will rapidly increase the possibility to turn your home into a space ready for a magazine or a showcase. If you know you want to sell your home eventually, you want it designed for resale at some point. You will need some stellar photos and there are tricks to enhance the appeal of your home. Designer will add a great deal to increased charm of your home which in return will exponentially speed up the amount of time before your home gets sold and boost up the price.
If you're selling your home, try asking a real estate agent for the name of a designer in your area.
Trust me - there will be just more money in your pocket.
4. Create a "WOW" Factor
Here is the thing - designers are just trained to think spatially and completely "outside the box"! It's just what we do the whole day long.
Interior Design's biggest enemy is boredom. Most of the houses that I see are just repetition of what I saw the cases before, perhaps, perhaps not with few personal twists.With a creative and artistic eye, a designer will push the usual boundaries, try new looks and inspire you to consider unique options which will create that "WOW" effect that you haven't been able to achieve alone.
The more unique the space - the cooler it is.
5. Planning - simplify your life
Every project, small or large
presents a challenge! And you will need a solid plan of action. A designer has
the knowledge and experience to guide you through the every stage of the
process. Considering the elements of design – space, line, shape, light, color
and pattern, designer is trained to understand what needs to be done and when
to do it.
(You don’t want to find out that that expensive artwork you
just bought doesn’t get proper lightning after your electrician has already set
the electricity wires in the wall.)
6. Enhance YOUR style
Everyone deserves to live in a home that brings him comfort and joy, a space that reflects who you are.An Interior Designer has the expertise to help you pinpoint your needs and style and guide you towards what looks and feels the best for you. A space that not only looks amazing but also reflects the lifestyle of the owners is not achieved by getting few tips here and there, but with professional who listens to his/hers client's needs and transforms them into one-of-a-kind home.
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My son's Bedroom made out of IKEA Cabinets
7. Visual storyteller
The main goal for design projects is to convey a message you want to tell visually, in a way that captures the viewer. When in interior your eye should be smoothly flowing across the room. Hiring a Designer enhances that quality because he or she understands how color, lightning, room size, scale and placement all affect how items look in a room and determine whether they will make or break a room design. These are the skills and tools that we, designers, keep in our bag of tricks to create the interiors that are as unique as you are and make your house a home.
So be excited when you hire an Interior Designer, because not only is your home going to look magnificent, but your life story is going to get told visually as communicated through design.
8. Contacts
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Here are the few things you are going to miss out if you pay for a Designer. Finding a random plumber who installs water system to close to electricity...or electrician who doesn't know how to connect a few wires to install a dimmer switch...the list of these intimidating people with "this or that can't be done" is endless.
Designers have many home improvement industry contacts and are here the "Bad guys" who make sure the job gets done and that all details have been taken care of.
9. Trained Eye
What most of us don’t understand
is that it takes very knowledgeable and skilled eye to create a magnificent
instead of mediocre interior design. Normally designers have gone through most
of the mistakes for you and will tell you what’s working and what isn’t. You
want that experienced guy working on your home so you can avoid making costly
mistakes. And they do happen – inevitably!
10. Unique Ideas
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While you have been agonizing over your space for months, designers can give you that unique vibe you've been looking for. They will take you out of your comfort zone and open new horizons to make your home one-of-a-kind space with custom features and original details. It's an amazing journey that well-trained eyes will take you to.
Your home is your sanctuary and I am the believer that a beautiful and functional home is the KEY to the successful life.
Does your home need an update? Beyond coming In Situ and giving you a full spectrum of Design services, I also offer E- Consultations (all you need is Internet and ability to upload a picture of your home!)
Though sometimes all you might need is for someone to come and give you a professional advice for couple of hours. I also offer 2 hour consultations during which we can discuss colors, furniture, layout, lights and many more. You will be astonished how much can be accomplished in only 2 hours!
And yes, I charge fix price, because client's satisfaction is the most important to me, no mater how much time it takes.
Contact me at:
jcey.indesign@gmail.com or
+49 176 8348 4133
