The Pinterest mood boards are piling up and your bookmarked pages are spilling over, but you haven’t actually been able to get anything up and moving yet. Or did you, but it ended up looking nothing like the picture?
Because often we just can’t find the time (even in lockdown) or don’t know where to source the right materials from, or just never got around to it. So, it might be time to bring in a professional.
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Professional Interior Designer
Here are five solid reasons in (y)our favour.
Combining Form and Function
Sometimes a trained eye and an attentive designer know what you want and need (and how to combine the two) better than you do. When you’re looking at aesthetic, a designer will be able to point out how an idea can be levelled up, or why what you’re imagining may not be practical for a while host of reasons you haven’t thought of yet. Yes, you want your home office to look pretty, but considering you’ll be sitting there all day, will it also be comfortable? You’ve always imagined a minimal bedroom, but does that necessarily mean compromising on storage? You want a plush living room, but will that work for the kids?
Of course, creating a space you can Instagram for years is everyone’s goal, but an interior designer takes into account the little details that ensure you’ll also get the most out of your spaces, and how much you anticipate using them.
A Fresh Perspective
When a designer looks at a space, they’re looking at both the potential and the problems so there are no unwelcome surprises later. Finding creative solutions is key here. How to brighten up a dark corner in unexpected ways, or open up a small room to make it seem bigger; what colours work for specific rooms and what colours absolutely don’t; where to place statement pieces to pull focus to a room, where to hang up your artwork, where you should bring in some lush greens. The list is endless. And designers bring a fresh perspective, helping you see your home or office in a way you may not have considered before.
I Know a Guy For That!
From trusted contractors and the best price for quality materials to the best places to find soft furnishings, the value of knowing someone who “knows someone” for all of it is unparalleled. Designers work with people in the trade every single day, so instead of scrambling to find someone who you’ve never worked with before and therefore don’t know how much to trust them, let your interior designer take on that stress by pulling in their network of resources and specialists. This also eases the pain of having to deal with several different people—your designer becomes your single point of contact (and THEY deal with everyone else, phew).
Customise, Customise, Customise
Some interior designers (like Hipcouch!) also create customised furniture for you. Whether it’s repurposing your existing furniture or creating a piece from scratch, they can make that happen. Love a coffee table you saw at a friend’s house but it’s too big for your own? Make it smaller. Change the material. Pick your colour. Add a side table. Or a footstool. Have too many books? Get a custom bookshelf. And an easy chair to settle into. Spruce up the bedroom. Get customised storage solutions for your specific needs. It’s back to the drawing board, but this time it won’t be as frustrating!
Planning & Execution
Getting an expert to make and maintain a budget, manage the time for execution is giant stress off your back that you’ll always be grateful for. They’ll do the research, present you with the best options, so all you have to do is pick and choose. And then make sure it’s all on track and on time so you don’t sweat the small stuff and waste any time getting to your final destination: a beautiful, functional home or office that you can’t stop gawking at.
If you’re looking for an effortless, smooth, and customized makeover experience for your home, feel free to reach out to us on +91 97698 91528 or email us at contact@hipcouch.com. You can also book a design consultation with us over a video call by clicking here.