5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Hiring an Interior Designer
If you’ve spent months on Pinterest and Instagram trying to curate your dream home and are struggling to make it a reality, it might be time to hire a professional. Maybe you are ready to make a change and don’t have the time, but know an interior designer can offer exactly what you need. With so many options to choose from, we’re giving you five questions to ask to narrow down the search and get started on your design journey.
Where are they located?
These days, many interior designers offer virtual design services, making distance between you practically irrelevant. With that said, you might be someone who wants to have an in-person relationship with your interior designer. Maybe you want someone who can be in your home, take in the space in person, and go grab coffee after.
Having a local interior designer also makes it easier to support local businesses and find inspiring niches to reflect in your decor. Many interior designers have relationships with local artists and furniture designers. If you are looking to support small businesses in your area, having a local interior designer will be a huge asset to you as you redecorate and redesign your home.
What is their style like?
Interior designers are excellent at capturing your vision for your home, but sometimes it helps to work with someone whose style is similar to yours. It will make the process less stressful for you if you can fully hand over the project and know your visions are in line. Check out their website and Instagram account to see the highlight reels of their favorite projects. At the very least, it will give you more design inspo for your own home!
What is my budget?
This is a no brainer, but partnering with a designer who understands your budget and is able to meet your needs is going to make for a successful partnership. Your dream home shouldn’t clear out your bank account and your interior designer should know when to splurge and when to bargain hunt.
Do I have a personal recommendation?
It always helps when someone you trust has worked with the designer. It allows you to get insight into the experience and a better understanding of what your partnership will look like. You can ask your confidant all of your questions and get an unbiased honest answer. Also, being able to see one of their finished projects in action is a great benefit!
Is this someone I can see myself working with long-term?
You will be working closely with this person for an extended period of time as you create your dream space. If you don’t click at the beginning of your time working together, odds are, it will become a long couple of months. Make sure your designer truly understands your goal from the beginning and that your visions are in line. Trust and good communication are key to any relationship, so make sure your designer shows you those from the start.