Should You Work With a Designer for Your Remodel Project?
Undertaking a home remodeling project is no small feat, especially if you're new to home renovations. Some parts of your project may seem perfect for you to tackle over a weekend or two, while other parts probably seem like they're best left to the professionals.
Even though your next remodel is a big investment of your time, energy, and resources, you may still be wondering if the cost of hiring a professional designer is a worthwhile investment. If you're still on the fence about whether you need a designer to bring your home remodeling ideas to life, take a look at our pros and cons to help make your decision easier.
Pros Of Working With A Designer For Your Remodel
Chances are good that you have lots of incredible design ideas in your head that you can’t wait to make a reality. You may have so many good ideas, in fact, that you’re not sure how to get started with them or which one to explore first.
Professional designers can make it simpler for homeowners to figure out which remodeling ideas they need help with and how they want to approach them. A lot of design ideas means you may need help with organization, which professional designers are also perfect for.
From helping you flesh out your remodeling designs and managing your project timelines to connecting you with the best contractors and project materials, there are many benefits of working with a designer for your home remodel.
1. Refine Your Designs and Discover New Ones
Professional designers take plenty of time to understand the design and style preferences of their clients. Designers who listen to their customers can make thoughtful suggestions for new design ideas and recommendations to improve and organize existing ones. Because they have their finger on the pulse of what’s popular, they can suggest design ideas that are perfect for your space that you may never have thought of.
Even if you’re sure that your design idea is the one you want to stick with, a designer can make it easier to pull lots of thoughts you have together into a single and coherent design plan.
2. Designers and Project Management Go Hand-in-Hand
Between work, family, friends, and all of your other obligations, you probably have a lot going on in your life. Designers are a huge asset in managing your project timeline, meetings with contractors, ensuring that all materials will arrive on time (and in good condition!), and so much more.
Busy homeowners often find the investment in a designer more than worth it for the amount of stress they relieve by managing the logistical ins and outs of actually making the project happen.
3. Discover Quality Materials and Contractors
Professional designers tend to have networks of quality professional connections. Homeowners who choose to work with a designer for their remodel often gain access to a range of exclusive material options, as well as reputable contractors that are more than capable of completing remodeling projects of all sizes.
As designers learn more about their clients and their project needs, they can narrow down their list of professional referrals to recommendations that connect clients with the materials and contractors for them.
Downsides of Working With a Designer
A designer can undoubtedly make your home remodeling project clearer in its goals and more efficient in its completion. Of course, hiring a professional designer simply isn’t an option for everyone homeowner redesigning their home.
Homeowners mainly run up against budget-related issues when they consider a designer for their remodel.
Added Costs
The very first thing to do when you're starting a remodeling project is to establish your budget. Sticking to a modest budget can become tricky if you need to factor in added costs from working with a designer.
Before you sign on with a professional, make sure that your budget can accommodate the designer of your choosing. Be upfront with the designer before hiring him or her to make sure they understand your budget and that you understand the cost of their consultations.
Haven’t Decided If A Designer Is Right For You? We Can Make Your Decision Easier.
These days, homeowners have more colors, materials, patterns, and textures to choose from than ever before. So many choices can make it difficult to know which options to pick or where to even start.
An experienced home designer can help you navigate your design options and organize your remodeling project so that you can begin work sooner and have less stress. If your budget can accommodate working with a designer, we highly recommend it because of the outstanding value and outcomes they bring to homeowners.
If you're still not sure whether a designer is right for your home remodeling project, reach out to us! We’d be happy to recommend one of the designers we know and trust.
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