While we all sit at home looking at the same spaces and the same decor, many of us start to wonder what we could change about our spaces to bring us more joy. While bringing more joy through your space and decor is a great idea, what isn’t such a great idea, is tackling a big project on your own.

Sure, DIY sounds fun, it may make you feel creative! But what happens when you run into an issue that you have never experienced before? What happens if you are in way too deep and don’t know where to turn?

Before you tackle the project on your own, consider doing it right the first time while still achieving YOUR vision. Here are 4 great reasons to hire an Interior Designer/Decorator.

1. Interior Designers/Decorators are often professionally trained!

Designers and decorators have the ability, experience, and training to identify your wants/needs and create a PERSONAL design plan. We are very visual! This means that we are able to envision a project, and we have the tools to bring it to life. Our experience means that we also understand budget! The last thing that I would want, is a client going way over budget! My experience allows me to have realistic budget discussions before we start the project. The best part? Designers and decorators should coordinate the whole project. My clients NEVER have to lift a finger! Once the project starts, I coordinate every piece of furniture, decor and any required trades!

2. Interior Designers/Decorators understand how to make beauty functional!

While beauty is the first thing many people look for, your space still needs to work for you! Having a beautiful kitchen is wonderful, but if it makes your meal prep more difficult, or take longer because they layout doesn’t function for you, it is just a frustrating as having an old outdated kitchen. Interior designers and decorators make sure that you get the wow factor, while ensuring that your space functions the way that YOU and your family need it to.

3. You gain access to an insider network of suppliers and tradespeople!

Being a client of an interior designer or decorator means that you have instant access to things that the public simply does not. Sure, you can source your own trades.. and let’s hope they do a wonderful job! But with an interior designer, there is no “hoping’. Our network of trades is filled with people that we have already worked with. These people meet OUR quality standards and know how to work with our vision.

4. Designers and decorators are only limited by their imaginations!

Working with an interior designer or decorator opens up a whole world of “custom”. From custom furniture to window treatments and spaces, the possibilities are endless! These are things that are not readily available to the public.