Many of us have been there. Pinning away. Creating a basic plan for updating our home. This part is so much fun! But what about when you’re in the heart of your renovation? I don’t know about you, but many of the people I talk to that take on their own projects always tell me how stressful it can be.

Now don’t get me wrong, some of us are really handy with DIY projects and can go forward with their designs themselves, or they even know someone who can easily help them achieve the Pinterest look they are going for. Definitely applaud anyone who attempts this route. Not only should you feel proud of yourself that you did this on your own, but that you were able to find the time and resources to achieve such a great feat! Not to mention, all of the things that can go wrong. And realistically, nine times out of ten things will ALWAYS come up in home construction projects.

This was the route my family took while growing up, and we were very fortunate to have such a wonderful community and so many talented family members. And let me just tell you, it was invigorating! But! Things 1000% came up and our family’s resilience was tested that year. I still wouldn’t trade the experience, though, because that was were my design journey began.

Since this adventure, I found that I want others to have that same feeling of accomplishment and excitement from the final result of creating a home that is yours but with some help along the way.

Not all of us know how to achieve the look they want or even have the time. 

Maybe you don't know where to begin your house renovation project. Maybe you have a bunch of magazine clippings spread out on your dining table, and you are just wanting to update your home but don’t how to make it happen. Maybe you are trying to sell your home, but you are worried it isn't what people in the market are looking for.

Or maybe you just plain need the additional help.

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Interior designers are a great resource when you need that additional help because one of their main goals is to enhance the interior of a building to achieve a healthier, more pleasing environment for those people using the space. Also, they often work closely with contractors, architects and engineers who are also on the project. So basically helping managing the enhancement of the project while keeping you, their client, in mind.

As a consumer you are basically outsourcing your time and energy into a professional that is there to help you every step of the way. Imagine if you were about to start on a big project and instead of spending all your extra hours picking out materials and furnishes as well as deciding how the project should look to you, calling the contractors, and making sure everything gets to the job site on time.

Here are the basic 10 reasons to hire an interior designer:

1. An interior designer will understand what is most important to the client and make sure it happens to the best of their ability

2. The interior designer will act as the "middle man" working closely with architects, contractors, and engineers

3. They will focus more on the function and effectiveness of each space based on your needs and wants

4. Interior designers understand the industry and have already worked with many of the professionals on other projects

5. They will insure the project will be streamlined and go as smoothly as possible

6. Interior designers will help make the best decision when it comes to your finish, fixture, and lighting selections based on what the industry is offering and their knowledge of different products out on the market today

7. Interior designers will focus on details such as how a person uses a space and how to make it better for the client "a design that lasts a lifetime"

8. They will work with the client's budget to give the client the best possible design without breaking the bank! :)

9. Hiring an interior designer will lower the client's stress knowing the job is getting done without their full attention so that the client can focus on other tasks such as family time, work, hobbies etc.

10. And finally, an interior designer will make your house feel more like a home that was specifically made for you!

Furthermore, designers are here to help you achieve your home goals. And they will make the process fun!

Tip! Most studios offer different packages for those who want to be more hands on. So definitely ask during your discovery call to see if they offer something like that.

Stay tuned for more design + DIY!