8 Reasons to hire a Design Professional
1. HELP YOU VISUALIZE YOUR DESIGN
Designers are professionals who have the tools, training, and connections to products to help you visual your project. Whether it is a new build or remodel, a designer can help you envision your project through product samples, concept board, 3D models and realistic renders of your space. This, along with the detailed architectural plans, product lists and guidance of a designer, can help you perfectly imagine exactly what you are looking for with ease.
2. SAVE TIME AND AVOID MISTAKES
It’s no secret that taking on a new project can get costly and fast. A trained professional can help save you money by doing things such as ensuring the correct amount of product is purchased (buying too much or too little can lead to extra time or costly price hikes or risk of getting an unmatched batch of product) or making sure everything is the right measurement. Other large cost saving areas are overall avoiding the post-remodel/build regret by making sure you love your design and products from the get-go.
3. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO PRODUCTS
Working with a designer will get you access to their “trade” products that are only available to professionals. They have the inside scoop on the latest design trends and styles so they can truly personalize your designs with exclusive products to match or enhance your chosen aesthetic.
4. GET EXPERTISE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PROCESS
You may not know how structural choices can impact your project or how different options for new materials/technologies could not only be cheaper but better or more appropriate for your project. Researching these things out can take lots of time and a skilled designer not only does know this but can make this information readily available for you. The role of the designer is to interpret what your needs are and come up with a package of professional plans for your project. Designers have a variety of resources to make sure your project goes off without a hitch – not just with needs and budget but also guiding you through building application process, planning department, finding surveyors and general contractors as well as managing the construction phase of a project on your behalf to make sure the building plans are accurately followed. It’s crucial to have someone on your team who understands how the assembly of your building meets current codes and requirements.
5. STAY ON BUDGET
Budget is always on top of the list when it comes to taking on projects. Helping to create a budget in your initial meeting with your designer will help guide the process just as much as your needs and desired style. A designer will work with the budget you have as well as get creative as possible so that you will get the best bang for your buck.
6. ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Designers help create not only beautiful but functional spaces based on your needs. They are multi-dimensional thinkers who can easily see things that the average person may not. Things on two dimensional drawings don’t always translate or are easily understood without a trained eye. Having a designer will give you the skill set to see this, but they also know which features will maximize your home value as well as adding a lasting appeal.
7. PERSONALIZED DESIGN
A designer will ultimately take your design style and create a plan to help bring it to life. Designers are well versed in a lot of design styles and aesthetics, from what is popular to what is timeless and classic. They will use this knowledge to help you customize your project to fit your own personal aesthetic in mind. If you do not have one in mind, a designer will help you come up with unique ideas to help you find what your style may be. Along with, it may also be unfamiliar territory to not only figure out a functional layout that fits your budget and style. Not to mention the little details which can get very overwhelming.
8. INCREASE HOME VALUE
While it may seem like a designer will make your project more expensive, a real designer will actually help you save money in the long run. Designers know which kinds of products, layouts and functionality will add value to your residence. Knowing these things will definitely increase profits if you decide to sell down the line.
