Do you need an interior designer to work alongside your contractor?
After months of dreaming about the build of your new home, renovation, or extension you are finally ready to get started. So, you may be questioning “Do I need an interior designer if I have a contractor or architect?” And the answer is yes, an interior designer is not only a necessity but an asset to your project.
With large-scale renovations and design-build projects, you’ll likely need an architect, a general contractor, and an interior designer.
You may be thinking…Of course your going to say I need an interior designer! But let me explain why…
AN INTERIOR DESIGNER WILL ENSURE YOUR PLANS ARE OPTIMISED FOR FUNCTION
Working with an interior designer will ensure your designs are cohesive and optimised for function. We work with you to help you understand the functional needs of your spaces and conceptualise your visions during the design process.
We consider things like door openings, built-in joinery, electrical locations, kitchen and bathroom layouts, hallways, and more.
If you don’t have an architect and are renovating your existing home, bringing an interior designer in first before you consult with a contractor or architect will ensure your idea makes sense to achieve the function you desire.
AN INTERIOR DESIGNER WILL SAVE YOU TIME
Its critical to ensure the proposed design aligns and is practical with structural considerations, your budget, functional requirements, and aesthetic preferences. During a build, time is money and theres nothing more frustrating than having your design plans ready to go and finding out there are issues preventing the construction from starting. We save time by working closely with your contractors ensuring that the proposed designs align across all parties.
AN INTERIOR DESIGNER WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
When we’re involved in the early phases, it allows critical collaboration with the contractor and architect at key phases, so your interior plan is customised to your requirements.
We know how to maximise budgets and recommend where to splurge and where to save. Recommending selections that are timeless and of great quality.
We think about how to coordinate furniture placement with heating and lighting, how to communicate critical details of electrical and plumbing components, and how customised details, such as custom joinery , mouldings, and trim work should be built.
We refine all details of how the home should function specifically for you. Having this input early on prevents multiple trips back to the drawing board.
Although exciting, design build projects are a huge undertaking with many moving parts. Having an interior designer involved in your project allows them to act as the main point of contact and save you from handling the coordinating headaches.
During the design phase, we work to provide the build team with all the fine details about the items we are specifying. When issues are identified on site once construction is underway, we handle it by making alternate suggestions or troubleshooting with the builder to find an alternative solution.
Ultimately, building a home is not something you’ll do often, and your investment in the early stages will pay off in the long run. It’s always our goal to protect the best interests of our clients as well as the investment of their time, money, and trust.
If you’d like to know more about our design build interior design services, we’d love to be your first choice to contact. Get in touch to get started.