Why Do I Need An Interior Designer
Merrie Joy – Owner Merrie Joy Interiors
Hey reader, you may be flipping through this awesome magazine, see my ad and wonder, “WHY DO I NEED AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?” Well, in this article, I hope to answer some of your questions.
While many homeowners believe they can design their spaces independently, collaborating with an interior designer significantly enhances both style and functionality. A designer fosters a calm, cohesive environment, minimizing time, stress, and indecision, and achieving results that often exceed clients’ expectations. Continue reading to discover more.
WHAT DOES AN INTERIOR DESIGNER DO?
Interior designers bring your vision to life by creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional. We carefully consider your individual style and needs, seamlessly blending colors, materials, furniture, and lighting to deliver a refined, cohesive design tailored to you.
WHEN SHOULD I HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
We suggest hiring an interior designer before or around the time of hiring an architect, builder, or general contractor. Experienced designers elevate the project by ensuring the final outcome aligns with your vision. We are here to support and advocate for you every step of the way.
HOW DO I TRANSLATE MY STYLE AND VISION TO AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
Before we begin, we invest time in thoroughly understanding your vision. Through in-depth meetings, we explore your preferences, needs, and desires, ensuring we capture every detail. By asking thoughtful questions and carefully listening to your responses, we gain insight into who you are and what matters most to you. Once we have a clear understanding, we thoughtfully craft a design that seamlessly reflects your personality and aspirations, transforming your home into something truly extraordinary.
HOW MUCH DOES AN INTERIOR DESIGNER CHARGE?
Merrie Joy Interiors charges a flat fee based on the scope of work. You will know from start to finish exactly what you will invest in design fees for your home. Our clients love this peace of mind.
HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TO INVEST IN AN INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT?
Your investment is where your project’s realistic picture begins, and we won’t start a project without one. As a general rule of thumb, we suggest allocating about 7-10% of the home’s value for interior design expenses, not including design fees. This will give you a design with some “Mid-Range” products. If you’re looking for “Designer” level finishes, we recommend budgeting
about 25% of the home’s overall value.
WHAT IF YOU PRESENT SOMETHING THAT I DON’T LIKE?
We work very hard to create design plans that we know you’ll love, but occasionally there might be an item or two that you’re just not feeling. We do allow time in our design fee for a couple re-selections.
HOW LONG WILL THE PROJECT TAKE?
This depends on the scope of your project. On average a furnishing only project will take between 6 – 12 months. A refurbishment project usually takes anywhere from 6 – 24 months. The project duration includes concept, sourcing, ordering, lead times (i.e furniture production shipping and transport) and installation.
If you’re interested in how Merrie Joy Interiors can bring your vision to life, we invite you to reach out to us. We’d be happy to schedule a complimentary home consultation to discuss your ideas and how we can help transform your space.
