Why hire an interior designer?
10 Reasons To Work With A Designer
Decorating looks easy - until you try it yourself. Your little "weekend project" stretches on for months. You realise you can't return that sofa that looked so perfect in the store. Before long, you and your spouse are no longer on speaking terms. Here's what an interior designer offers:
1) The ability to solve problems
Whether you're plagued by a lack of storage (who isn't?!) or a featureless room our interior designer is an expert in understanding colour, scale, light and space - concepts that can be hard for even the most talented amateur to get right.
2) The expertise to prevent costly mistakes
Most people decorate only once or twice in a lifetime. There are lots of things that are hard to know unless you've encountered them dozens of times before - we have and we know just how to deal with any "problem" that may arise.
3) Access to a much wider range of resources
There's a world of fabric and furnishing designs available just "to the trade". Not only do we have access, but we will instantly know who specializes in what you are looking for - thus saving valuable time.
4) A contact list worth millions
Any design is only as good as its execution, and we know the best workrooms, carpenters and painters, so we have the connections - and the clout - to make sure the job will be top-notch.
5) Guidance through the decision making process
Perhaps the toughest aspect of decorating is selecting from the multitude of choices available. We know our sources well enough to edit down the options and offer seasoned advice to guide you through the process.
6) Better quality and longer lasting style
We won't succumb to trends that you will tire of in no time but will create a timeless look you'll enjoy living with for years. Instead of relying on solely off-the-rack items, we will also add custom details that will make your house an individual masterpiece.
7) Help with setting priorities
We will give you advice on how best to spend your money now - and plan for future phases of the decorating process. If you're on a budget (and who isn't?), you need us to help allocate your money to get the biggest bang for your buck.
8) Arbitration with your significant other
Sometimes the role of the designer is more marriage counselor than designer, but it's an expected part of the process. If there is a disagreement about an approach, we can be the third party without vested interest.
9) The power to advocate with tradespeople, showrooms and manufacturers
We set a high standard, and because we work with these resources regularly, we have more leverage to get things repaired or replaced. Long standing business relationships help resolve disputes in a professional manner.
10) The power to get the job done!
How often have you given up halfway through a project or neglected those last few niggling details? It's our job to follow through on every aspect of the decorating process and make sure that all the elements have been completed to your satisfaction.
To request information on fees please give us an email or a call on 07912 138822