The Quick Fix: How a Day with an Interior Designer Can Transform Your Home

Do you walk around your home, loving some rooms and but not others? Do you flip through photos on Instagram or Pinterest asking, “How do I get my home to look like that?”. Good design is intentional. When you look or walk into a beautiful space even if it has a “lived-in” look, it’s important to know that every material and finish selected, color palette chosen, and furniture placement was part of an overall plan. That plan is the design. Chances are the plan was created by a professional interior designer who created a design based on the needs of the end user aka - the client.

Good design is intentional.

How a day with an interior designer can transform your home

When it comes to designing a home there are a lot of moving parts. I usually compare it to a book. The cover gives you an overall feel of the tone and style of the book before you dig into the chapters. Each chapter ends and transitions into the following chapter which either picks up where the last chapter ended or gives a different scene or angle to the overall story. Interior designers interview their clients, identifying their needs, desires, lifestyles, and goals to translate that to their homes. Each room in a home is a chapter - having its own identity but part of a big picture.

Hiring an interior designer can truly change the way you live in your home. If you’re looking to work on one chapter at a time, hiring an interior designer for a day can be an efficient way to improve the look and feel of your home. Here are some reasons you may want to consider hiring a designer for a day.

  1. Expertise and Professional Advice. Interior designers have the knowledge and expertise to transform spaces, ensuring they are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. By hiring a designer for a day, you can tap into their professional advice and get expert recommendations on colors, layouts, furniture placements, and decor choices that align with your style and needs.

  2. Budget-Friendly Solutions. Interior designers can work within your budget, helping you make the most of your available resources. They can provide cost-effective suggestions for renovations, furniture, and accessories, and help you avoid costly mistakes that may arise from DIY attempts. Keep in mind when hiring a designer and purchasing furnishings, a higher quality product or service often comes with a higher price tag.

  3. Save Time. Designing a space can be time-consuming, especially if you're not familiar with the process. Interior designers are well-equipped to make efficient decisions, select appropriate materials, and manage projects effectively. Hiring a designer for a day can save you valuable time by making quick decisions that will change the look and feel of your room, especially if you have a tight schedule.

  4. Fresh Perspectives. Interior designers bring a fresh and creative perspective to your space. If you have a designer at your home for the day they can suggest innovative design ideas that you might not have thought of on your own, helping you achieve a unique and personalized look for your home.

  5. Problem Solving. Interior designers are skilled at problem-solving and can address issues such as layout challenges, awkward spaces, and lighting problems. Whether it's reconfiguring your furniture arrangement or recommending the right lighting fixtures, they can help you find practical solutions to enhance your living space.

Hiring an interior designer for a day can be a smart investment, particularly if you're looking for professional guidance, want to avoid costly mistakes, and desire a more efficient and aesthetically pleasing outcome for your home that reflects your personality. It allows you to access their expertise and creative insights without committing to a long-term project. Never worked with a designer before? Be sure to read my post on 5 Things you Should Do When Working with an Interior Designer.

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Do you have a room that is in need of some changes but you don’t know where to start and don’t have the time to figure it all out? Ask me for help! No really, ASK ME! Hire me for a day and I will come to your home and help you complete a room in your home in one day. I will survey your room, discuss some of your goals and vision for your space and come up with a plan. While at your home I will make some changes, whether that’s moving some furniture around or hanging some wall decor up or maybe even go shopping for some decor pieces. Together we can make major improvements to your room in ONE DAY!

For a limited time I am giving clients that opportunity to hire me for a day! It’s called Ask Sabine! Interior Designer Access. My time is limited and so it this offer. This is your time to pick my brain while getting access to me in real-time! Reserve your spot now before this offer is over! Comment below and share with me what room you want to complete in one day.

5 Things You Should Do When Working with an Interior Designer

Things you should do when working with an interior designer

Things you should do when working with an interior designer

Do you go through pictures on Houzz, Pinterest, or Home Decor Magazines thinking, "Why can't my home look and feel like that?" or "That room is beautiful! How did they do that?". Most likely they used the assistance of a professional interior designer or decorator.

Your home should be a reflection of your personality. How do you achieve that and make your home look beautiful and be functional at the same time? Hire a professional! A professional interior designer will allow your personality to shine while taking your lifestyle, space, and budget in consideration. It is important to hire a designer that you will enjoy working with. A great designer achieves more than a beautiful space, they change the way you LIVE in your home.

Here are some things I suggest to all my clients that they do prior and during our working relationship.

1. Ask your Designer Questions

If you've never worked with a designer before, you probably have a lot of questions as to how they work. When working with a designer, there's always a process. Ask what the process is so you know what to expect. As designers we never want to create surprises for our clients. Don't assume if there's something you're unsure about, just ask. Have questions about our services? CLICK HERE

2. Have a Budget

Unless you have an unlimited budget, plan ahead of how much you can afford to spend on your total project from beginning to end. Many designers charge by the hour, percentage, or by project, so have an idea of how much you can afford and let your designer know that. The worst mistake, is when you tell a designer that you don't have a budget and they design a beautiful project that costs 30k and you only have 10k to spend. That will waste the designer's time and you'll be mad that you can't have what they presented.

3. Communicate

You and your designer are a team, so if there is something you're unsure about make sure you communicate exactly what you mean. Many of my clients have their own idea of a style or design they saw, sometimes the best way to communicate something specific is through pictures from magazines.

4. Do Research

Find out more about your designer and their background. Have they been formally trained with a degree in interior design or architecture? How many years experience to they have? Are they a designer or decorator, there is a difference. 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DECORATOR & INTERIOR DESIGNER

A decorator is a creative professional who can accessorize and change any surface to make it look aesthetically pleasing. An interior designer is professionally trained to design a space from beginning to its completion. They take into account structural elements, lighting and functionality of an interior. 

Here are some other ideas to research. Do they have a website and portfolio? Do they have referrals? What is their specialty? Are they a full-service company with a team of workers? These are all questions that you should ask when hiring a decorator/designer or company. 

architectural drawings

architectural drawings

5. Trust your Designer

You have paid money for a professional, tell them your needs for your space, your likes and dislikes...now it's time to allow your designer to gather all of your information, add their expertise, and produce a functional and beautiful space that reflects you! 

Ready to get your project started? Contact me TODAY at 610.924.2780 or sabine@georgettemarise.com to begin the process to achieving your dream space!

 

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