The Worth of Hiring an Interior Designer for Your New Home

Was your last home a “sight for sore eyes” because you decorated it yourself to save money?  Did you promise yourself that you wouldn’t tackle your new home because of your limited decorating and design abilities? Is the cost of hiring a professional to enhance your home’s interior holding you back? What really is the worth of hiring an interior designer?

 Prevents you from making expensive mistakes

You may want to have some costly trendy fixtures placed in your home which might not appeal to a homeowner when it comes time to sell. Your interior designer will advise you what would be good home improvements that will stand the test of time.

Professionally evaluates your home

Your designer will assess your home and recommend changes that you may not have considered. She will recommend strategies for improvement in the right sequence. For instance, she might recommend having your hardwood floors installed before painting your walls. She is trained how to select window treatments, furniture, accessories, flooring, rugs, lighting fixtures, and storage options to give you the ultimate living space.

Has purchasing resources you don’t have

Being a business owner, your designer will have access to trade discounts that she can pass on to you and even be able to bring you to-the-trade-only showrooms. There, you will find a larger variety of decorating and home improvement items that your decorator will narrow down for your particular home. Your home will have its own unique look, and you won’t feel so overwhelmed.

Can help you select quality contractors

Your home decorator will recommend contractors whom she has used successfully for previous projects. When you are doing a large project that can be at risk for electrical, plumbing or structural issues, it’s best to have reliable, skilled, trades people doing the work.

Can enable your home to tell your story

During your first consultation, your interior decorator will ask you various questions to determine your style, preferences, and mood you want to create.  Likewise, she’ll ask about a theme you want to showcase – perhaps coastal, old world, mid-century, industrial, travel-related, or hobby-related, to name a few. She’ll be able to envision your design and decorating needs to achieve the aesthetic and functional goals you have in mind.

Have you worked with an interior designer? What benefits did you realize as a result? Was hiring an interior designer really worth the money?

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Interiors Revitalized is a full-service home staging, model home merchandising, and interior design firm located in Jacksonville Florida.  In addition to Jacksonville, we serve the  St. Johns, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Fernandina Beach areas. Contact us today at 904.625.2214 to discuss your home staging or interior design project.  We’ll make that first offer your best offer!

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