Why should I hire an Interior Designer?

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Purchasing a home is by far the biggest investment most people will make in their lifetime. Many people wonder if hiring an interior designer is actually worthwhile. “Can’t we just do that ourselves, how hard can it be?” Much like a painter, interior designers are a finishing trade & it’s those finishing trades who have the ability to add the greatest value to a home.

That, is why you should hire an interior designer. But there are many more reasons why hiring an interior designer is truly worthwhile. Below I have outlined my top 7!

1 - Trade access & trade pricing

Designers know the industry. They know where to look & what suppliers to purchase from, for all types of budgets. Not only are they educated in sourcing, but they also have access to trade pricing. This can apply to everything from fixtures to furniture, appliances & even styling objects. While more exclusively, if you want something unique or custom they have contacts to make this happen.

2 - Prevent costly mistakes

I often see in DIY projects, people make mistakes on scale, curation of finishes & colours. While small joinery details that can elevate a design so easily are almost always overlooked. One of the biggest roles of an Interior Designer is to consider all of the elements that make up a space & the flow on effect of making these selections & decisions.

3- Add value to your home

All of the beautiful detailing, selections and extra ‘pizzazz’ doesn’t just create a beautiful aesthetic, but importantly it adds value too. A beautiful space is one thing, but a good designer will ensure it is equally practical. They know how to get the most out of the space you have & design with the end user in mind. Customising joinery so there is purpose & a place for everything.

4 - Support a budget

Knowing where to spend money and where to save it is an imperative part of the process. A good designer will help you allocate your budget & get the most out of it.

5 - Help you to define your style

Some interior designers have their own style & you hire them for their aesthetic, while others (like Humbl) work closely with you to help you define your own personal style & create a look that is bespoke to you and your project. The finesse of harnessing what is going on in your mind and turning it into a beautiful & cohesive space that feels like you, is what a designer does best!

6 - Clever & unique ideas

Working with a small footprint that requires you to squeeze out every single inch of it? This is what excites a designer, the challenge of finding the most efficient & practical layout. They have the tools & tricks to come up with unique ideas that result in the best outcome possible. Designers truly are problem solvers & relish in a challenge.

7 - Time is money & sanity

Building a home is exciting yes, but trust me, it is also a big & all-consuming process that demands your time and requires a lot of decision making. Once a build is onsite, there are many roadblocks that arise and problems to be solved. The role of an interior designer is to shield you from all of this & make educated decisions on your behalf – giving you back your time and more importantly your sanity!

You might spend a little more on a designers fee, but in the scheme of the total project costs, having someone there to take control & pull it all together for you is priceless.