Why to Hire a Pro
Should you hire a designer and can you afford it?
The pros say you can’t afford not to, plus, designers hold the keys to
the design kingdom (They know where all the good
stuff is). Still thinking you should go at it alone? Here are some
pointers to help you decide.
Are you hopelessly overwhelmed about how to start?
Designers are schooled to look at the big picture and help you
avoid costly mistakes. Even people who have great ideas and want
to do it themselves often lack focus and need the guidance and
direction a professional can offer. They can also help you deal with
the domino effect of design. If you're working on one room and you
change one thing, it affects six other things. Nobody's ever quite finished.
Will you need help creating a floor plan that clearly
specifies the layout of your home or business?
The most important step in designing a home or business is that
you start with a well-developed floor plan. If you use the services of
a designer for nothing else, get a good floor plan to help you
analyze your requirements.
Do you have too many armchair designers second
guessing your taste?
Many people get sidetracked by friends and relatives who want to
"help" refine your taste. Don't listen to them. Trust yourself and
collect samples of what you like. A good designer will give you
what you want, not impose their latest vision. "I make dreams
come true”, that's my job description.
Have you ever spent a chunk of change only to end up
with the wrong look?
People often waste their money on pieces that don’t fit. A designer
is trained to know what goes with what and what size is needed. A
professional is also trained to ask the right questions to help you
figure out what you want.
Do you think scale is something found only on fish?
OK, so it's a dumb joke, but most people don't understand how
important it is to get the proportion right between furniture and the
room. People make enormous errors when it comes to
understanding the scale of furniture for a space. Consider paying
for a consultation with a design pro to help you get it right.
Does your home or business lack a unified look?
Designers are essential because we help you create a master
plan, which everybody really needs. In just two hours, I can do a
complete walk-through and create a plan that home and business
owners can then implement on their own.