Four Common Misconceptions About Interior Designers
“Designers are rigid and uptight.” I love to prove people wrong on this one. I love what I do and enjoy making the process as fun and as positive as possible. Things can get stressful but it is all in how you choose to handle it that makes things stressful. During these crazy times I think we have all been reminded of what is most important and a little patience is good. :0)
“They won’t reflect my taste.” A good designer listens. They really listen to what the client likes and dislikes to create a design that truly is their style, sometimes even when they can’t express what that style is. One of the best compliments I had was when a client thought my style and hers was the same because of how well I designed her space. Of course my likes and dislikes do factor in because I wouldn’t select or design something that I didn’t like, but ultimately the clients needs and likes drive my choices and may not always my personal style. That is the way it is supposed to be.
“Hiring a Designer will break the bank.” I’m sure some could break the bank but there are all ranges of experiences and fees. As for me, I don’t think I will break the bank. We work together to decide which of my services will work best with your project. The purpose of a good designer is to save you time, money, and mistakes. I get called in many times after a client has tried to do it themselves and then realize after spending lots of $$$ on something that turned out bad, that they need me to help fix the situation. In reality they would have saved time, money and mistakes if they would have started with a designer. Some of us learn best the hard way. Using an Interior Designer opens doors and eyes. We select items and products that the average DIYer wouldn’t have connections with and we give design options that are from a different perspective.
“Their homes are perfectly staged.” This one is just hilarious! As we have always heard, the cobbler's children don’t have shoes and the painter's house needs painting. Well, the same goes for this designer. I love my home. It’s nothing fancy. It was built by my husband’s grandparents in the early 50’s but inside is more than beautiful things. It’s a collection of memories. A mirror that hung in my Momaw’s house for as long as I can remember, now hangs in mine. The stove in my kitchen is probably from the late 50’s or early 60’s and some of the burners don’t work but I love it and don’t want a shiny new one. I did renovate my home office this year and I’m still so excited about having this done and functional! But, as many beautiful things that are here, it’s not a showroom it’s a home. It’s livable, comfortable, and pretty – not perfect. As beautiful as a space can be, part of what makes it really great is when that beauty and function come together to make home the most wonderful place!
If you are curious if I could be the designer for you, I invite you to schedule a free Discovery call with me. We can have a conversation about your needs and see if I can help you make your house - Home!
Blessings,
