An interior designer makes optimum utilisation of space and creates a well-designed home which reflects the homeowner’s personal taste and lifestyle. The interior designer not only helps in making the design process effortless but also makes recommendations with some long-term goals in mind so that the home decor is long lasting and well balanced. In this guide we tell you about the advantages of appointing an interior designer so that you can decide whether it is better go the DIY route or hire a professional for doing up the interiors of your home.

Ensure good space management
 

• Interior designers specialise in space planning and know how to maximise space and increase the functionality of the home by making use of every square inch of the available space.
• During the design process, the interior designer takes the actual measurements of the site and works out the furniture layout. The main aim of the furniture layout is to achieve good circulation space, bring in maximum natural light and create a clutter-free and well-organised space.

Coordinating of the project
 

• An interior designer coordinates between the client and other external agencies such as false-ceiling contractors, electricians, plumbers and carpenters. The interior designer supervises the project constantly.
• The interior designer is also involved in coordinating between the family members of the home by looking into their individual requirements and incorporating them in the design.
• Interior designers use their technical knowledge to furnish working drawings and hand them over to different contractors so that they can execute the specified job at site. The drawings detail the dimensions, materials and finishes.

Beautifies the space
 

• Interior designers use their professional knowledge to improve the aesthetics and add a designer touch to the overall decor of the home.
• Another plus is that interior designers have the expertise to think creatively and know how to visualise the overall picture of the home in terms of design style, choice of colours and the layout. They work as a guide and are involved with the selection of different materials which can bring together a cohesive look to the interiors.
• An interior designer helps the homeowner to achieve the desired look for the home while taking into account the area of the home and budget constraints.

Save time
 

• A lot of time is saved during the execution of the project as the homeowner does not have to spend extra time in researching and finding out about the different types of materials that are available in the market.
• Another advantage is that an interior designer helps the homeowner to make the right decision in terms of sourcing and purchasing of different home decor items such as light fixtures, flooring materials and upholstery materials. This is because the interior designer has wide-ranging, in-depth knowledge about the various products that are available in the market, which you or I would have to spend days researching for, and maybe still not find.
• An interior designer ensures good work flow as they know what has to be done to ensure timely completion of the project.

Save money
Hiring a professional interior designer results in additional expenses in terms of paying extra consultation fees but it turns out to be cheaper in the long run. How?
 

• The homeowner can use the expertise of the interior designer to take wise design decisions on site. This will help the homeowner to avoid making some costly design mistakes. The rectification of any mistake or error on site will result in extra expense and time, so if one can avoid it, it’s worth the designer’s fee.
• An interior designer helps the homeowner to allocate their funds wisely and only invest in areas where it is necessary. Therefore, they reduce extra spending so that the homeowner does not exceed their budget.

Tip
 

• When selecting your interior designer, make sure that you can communicate well and put forth your ideas comfortably.
• For a successful project completion, be very clear and straightforward about your budget at the very start of the project.