Why Investing In An Interior Designer is the Way to Go

Do it yourself?

When contemplating an interior design project, the urge to “do it yourself” is a powerful one. After all, you are investing in your property and who knows you better than you? You know how you want your home to look and you know how you want it done. If you’re the sort of person whose confidence in their skill sets doesn’t leave you trembling at the thought of an interior design project, that’s fantastic! Please send us through your Pinterest board  If however, you are comfortable delegating and trusting in a professional to deliver results that will reflect and respect your vision, that’s where Kia Designs comes in.

Is it worth it?

Lingering at the back of everyone’s mind is the question “is investing in an interior design project worth it?”.  Our answer; a resounding yes! Interior design costs are wide and varied, depending on what you would like to achieve and how you plan on doing so. Our hands on, involved approach is guaranteed to save both money and time and adds a level of certainty which is unlikely if you decide to do the project yourself. From the outset, we will work with you to set clear objectives allowed for by your budget. This negates the possibility of costs spiralling out of control. 

To give you a realistic idea of how much you may need to spend on a project such as this six bedroom townhouse in High Street, Kensington refurbishment, the total cost would be in the region of roughly £600 000. This was largely due to the fact that we didn’t need to do a lot of structural changes. That works out at £135 per square foot. Looking at the finished design, we think you’ll agree with us that this is a good investment.

Visualising how your project will look when it reaches its final stages can be a difficult task if done on your own. We consider the totality of the project as we move through each stage. Meaning that we are always aware of where we are and where we’re going. For example, a mood board is something you may be able to do yourself. However visualisation of each stage can be a complicated and time-consuming process. With the tools at our disposal along with relationships with tradespeople and vendors we have spent years cultivating, every meticulously planned detail will not only be available to you but will also be tailored to your tastes. We will endeavour to create for you a beautiful home, at the heart of which will be your vision, furnished with expertly chosen pieces, with which we will integrate your favourite existing pieces into the design. 

No matter where the design process takes you, you will be required to spend money in order to achieve your goals. You may already have an idea of what you’re comfortable spending. But have you considered just how much time and energy will require investing? More so than ever, time is a precious commodity. Doing it yourself is not a guarantee that money will be saved. In fact, you could end up spending more. The design process can be all consuming when it comes to time and certain stages may require learning before they can be overcome. What you have to consider is, does the outlay of time justify what you may save?

Yes, interior design can be a costly process. However, if you decide to do it on your own, there is no margin for error. Mistakes, be it something structural or aesthetic, could prove costly. We will endeavour to hone your vision.