Here’s Exactly When You Should Hire An Interior Designer
A question we often get asked is, “how far into the design process should we hire the interior designer?”, and the answer is simple - as soon as possible.
Design, whether a single-room furnishing project or a fully in-depth remodel or renovation, is a very intricate process that involves many hands. From contractors and architects to subcontractors, tradespeople, and vendors, it requires much collaboration.
With this in mind, it is important to note that the earlier in the process that you hire your designer the more well off you will be. The process truly does start and end with your designer, and here are some key aspects and points in the project that your designer will guide you through that you won’t want to miss out on:
Budgeting
Oftentimes on construction projects, your contractor may provide you with a budget that gives you a breakdown of your costs and/or allowances. However, this budget is very rarely accurate or reflective of the finishes and functions that your design requires. A skilled and seasoned designer can take your design ideas and requests and review your contractor’s budget ensuring that there are no surprises later down the line. For example your contractor may give you an allowance for quartz countertops, unaware that you had always planned on marble. This will result in you receiving an unexpected bill later down the line or left settling on a material. This happens often with stone, tile, and lighting.
Technical Drawings
100% of the time on remodels and renovations, technical drawings are required. Technical drawings are measured plans that provide installation information to the contractor on exactly how to build and implement your design. Starting a project without technical drawings can be costly, as it will affect your initial proposal from your contractor if they don’t have an accurate understanding of the design as a whole.
Access to everything you actually want
Working with an interior designer early on will ensure that you are aware of all of your options - there are so many elements out there to implement incredible designs that are custom to your life and style, no need to settle for repeat finishes. Renovations can be costly and you don’t want to spend that money on a design that wasn’t made for you.
All in all, hiring a designer as early in the process as possible comes down to savings on costly mistakes, a greater understanding of your project as a whole, and ensuring a fully comprehensive design that is all yours from start to finish. If you’re ready to hire a designer now, contact Rever to get started today