Why having a Designer onboard will save you money
Whether you are contemplating furnishing your home, planning a grand renovation or anything in between – having a designer onboard to guide you can save you money in the long run. Here’s how…
Choosing new things can be so exciting, but also exhausting when you are confronted with literally thousands of options and all at different costs! You can spend days, weeks, months of scrolling and researching options, only to find all of your selections are in top-tier pricing which completely blows your budget out. Working within a budget is not easy, however a designer can help facilitate this process by selecting finishes that not only work with your preferred style, but that match your price-point.
This leads to time-saving – and time is money my friend - any delays in the renovation process will cost you MORE money! A designer can keep the process organized, having all selections finalized and ordered well ahead of time and listed out clearly for your chosen builder, which will ensure the process can remain on schedule and everyone is clear on what goes where and when it’s arriving. Your builder will thank you for this!
A designer can help steer you away from falling for fast trends in interiors, which may look “the part” for now, but will have very little style longevity and be dated in no time. That doesn’t mean your interior has to be boring – there are so many ways to bring some style punch, just without costly mistakes and that are more in keeping with YOUR style, rather than what is trending at the time.
Having a trusted designer liaise between you and your builder can help keep the project on track, ensuring quick decisions can be made on the fly and solutions implemented quickly. Everyone knows with renovations (and even new builds), not everything can be foreseen. Sometimes there are delays with supply or other unforeseen issues that nobody could have predicted, but having someone there to help facilitate solutions on your behalf can help works keep moving forward as best they can, while providing you peace of mind. And that is priceless!
When it comes to furnishing, we see it again and again – impulse purchases that now look like the elephant in the room! They haven’t been thought out well and simply don’t work in the chosen space, leading to costly no-return errors. It’s so important to get furniture layouts mapped out prior to purchasing to ensure size and proportion work within each room. This will be key to creating a space that feels resolved and harmonious in your home.
We can’t ignore material consideration – decorators and designers have a wealth of knowledge about what materialswork well and in what locations. Material consideration should never be underestimated because it can lead to very costly mistakes when it comes to choosing furniture. The perfect sofa will not remain perfect if the chosen fabric is not suitable for its new “young family” home. Oh and that new puppy you’ve adopted - it’s going to make mince meat of your new silk rug :P You get the idea!
Knowing where to spend and where to save is crucial to a beautifully finished interior. Investing in your key pieces will ensure they last the distance and can be enjoyed for years to come, while saving on smaller more decorative pieces can help your project stay within budget. Designers have the inside knowledge on local manufacturers that make quality well-built pieces that are worth the investment. There are many options out there that are all style and no substance, so avoid the trap of falling for the shiny picture and having it fall apart within a year of purchase!
So with that said, do you need some help with your interior project? Well what are you waiting for? Contact our Studio today - we’d love to hear about it!