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If you’re hesitant to hire an interior designer, don’t worry. You’re not alone! It can be intimidating to spend money on something you’ve never done before, and it’s nerve-wracking to trust a stranger with the vision you have for your home.

After all, you’re a person with unique needs and a totally personal style. We all are!

That being said, you might be surprised by how much work goes into putting together a space that’s seamlessly perfect for you. And if you don’t have time to make sure each detail is perfect, you might end up with a home that you spend a lot of money on just to have it still not be quite right.

Having a professional resource to guide you through the process is worth every penny. You end up with a product unlike any other: One you can live in comfortably for years (even decades!) and that will bring comfort and joy to your life.

Especially with new-build projects, things can get complicated! Every detail has to come together oh-so-precisely, and timing is everything. Just like hiring a builder and architect, you’ll want to hire a professional to ensure that your interior and exterior design is perfect. And doing so can up your home’s value — it might even pay for itself if you decide to resell!

We know we’re biased, but there are tons of reasons that hiring an interior designer will benefit you both immediately and in the long run. For your reading pleasure, though, we narrowed it down to five. 🙂

1. Maximize Your Resale Value

Besides the fact that living in a well-designed home will make things infinitely more comfortable for you, taking the steps to give your home warmth and continuity will pay off in the long run. Big time.

It’s simple, really. If your home is pleasing to the eye, potential buyers will be more likely to feel excited when they envision themselves living there. We all know the feeling. It’s like falling in love! You’ll have more showings, more offers, and a faster turnaround time when you need to sell.

Paying attention to design details early will make things much easier for you later on in the selling process. Rather than scrambling to “stage” your home at the last minute, carefully planned and innately good design speaks for itself — and it leaves a much stronger impression.

2. Stay on Budget (and Save Yourself Time!)

No matter your income bracket, it’s likely that you’ll have a set budget for your design project. And there’s no doubt that staying within that budget will be one of your very top priorities.

Not only will you save your own time by leaving the details to someone else, but putting your project in the hands of a professional will ensure that you don’t waste the money set aside for that budget by, say, buying a sofa you thought would match your space — until you saw it in person — or buying and using a room’s-worth of paint only to realize that the color isn’t quite right. Yikes.

Bringing an interior designer on board will minimize countless potential mistakes. Designers work with these products day in and day out and can spot issues from a mile away. You might be surprised how much that can save you by the time it’s all said and done.

Besides that, an interior design firm will have vendor contacts, reliable contractors, and ideas ready to be used — there’s no reason for you to waste time scouring the internet for the best products and services!

3. Have a Liaison in the Industry

On that note, who wouldn’t want to have an industry insider on hand to help navigate the construction and design process? As an integral part of the construction industry, an interior designer can help build a bridge between you and the builder — asking the questions you might not know to ask, and bringing up issues you may never have noticed.

A designer’s job is to understand what you’re hoping to achieve with your home on an intimate level. If they notice a mistake that would hinder or alter your vision, they’ve got your back. Designers are experts at communicating with builders and contractors — they’ve got the savvy and industry rapport to ensure that you come away from the experience without any sideswipes or disappointments.

Besides, when it comes to plumbers, electricians, and contractors, an interior designer will have trusted local contacts. You can rest easy knowing you’ve employed the most reliable workers around — no more scouring online reviews or wondering if your guys are up to snuff.

When you hire a pro, they can usually point you to other pros. It’s the name of the game!

4. Get Ahead of the Trends

Pinterest inspo boards are great, but it helps to have someone on your side who has a finger on the pulse of the design world!

Nobody is more aware of current and incoming design trends than an interior designer. They’re constantly keeping up to date on the latest Dos and Don’ts, are experimenting and learning every single day, and may even attend design conferences throughout the year to keep themselves sharp.

Thinking outside of the box and getting ahead of trends is a priority for designers, and they can combine their knowledge of current styles with an experienced view of “the big picture” to help you come out with something unique, yet timeless.

5. Minimize Frustration (!)

Remember earlier when we talked about the horrors of spending money on the wrong color of paint or a mismatching sofa? When it comes to design, mistakes can be expensive and cause massive headaches. Trust us. A designer will mitigate those issues and iron out the kinks of the design process — something that would be a pain for you to do on your own if you were coming in blind.

Hiring a designer means hiring a professional whose job is to make your home exactly the way you’ve envisioned it — maybe even better! Certified interior designers go through a rigorous schooling process, and they have the talents and know-how to show for it. Adding them to your team means adding someone who has your best interests at heart and the skills to bring your project to life.

With the help of a designer, you’ll end up with spaces that are uniquely you and feel like home. We wouldn’t want you to have anything less!

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