Value of Hiring an Interior Designer in Edmond Oklahoma
I love sharing with others that I am an Interior Designer, it normally elicits a few standard responses, such as “what a fun career!” or “I need you to come over to my house and help me out.” Then I always chuckle at the irony of the next question that inevitably follows those statements, “So what exactly does a designer do?”
The job of an Interior Designer is to work closely with their clients to determine the needs and wants for the interior spaces of their home and to develop a design plan that reflects their lifestyle. The designer can collaborate with their client and other industry professionals to ensure the overall design concept is understood and executed as desired. Finally, they complete the space by adding furnishings and décor that are functional and reflect their client’s personality.
Building, renovating, and furnishing a home is a huge investment of time and money and it takes a team of dedicated professionals to execute it well. Although you will never hear me say hiring a designer is essential to completing a home improvement project; I do believe it is very valuable if you need help with developing an efficient interior plan and desire an elevated aesthetic for your home. The designer accomplishes these goals by doing the following:
Creating A Visually Detailed Design Concept:
Working with a designer to create an interior concept, which consists of floor plans, renderings, finish boards, and material sampling, is similar to working with an architect or home builder. A designer creates a concept that allows the homeowner to visually see how the finished interior space will function and look once it is completed. This is accomplished through meeting with and inquiring about the client’s lifestyle in depth; from how meals are prepped to sizes of family gatherings, all these details are worked into the design plan. A designer will evaluate and consider any existing furnishings or family heirlooms to make sure they fit into the new design scheme. In my experience, this level of detail for interior spaces is more of an afterthought to most architects, home builders, and contractors, which makes it wise to bring in an Interior Designer at the beginning of your project.
Project Oversight:
An Interior Designer can be a great source and act as a liaison, between their client and other industry professionals that may be needed for a design project. After all, the designer created the beautiful concept you approved of, it makes sense that they can help ensure the execution of it. They can assist with setting a realistic budget and creating a project timeline. They will collaborate with all the parties involved to make wise and effective decisions as the project evolves. No one likes for issues to come up, but they do arise, and you want to have someone by your side helping you to understand and navigate issues and changes wisely. A designer will often be the one professional in this industry that will be with you throughout the course of the project.
Selecting the best Interior Finishes and Furnishings for their Clients:
A good Interior Designer will be a wealth of knowledge on the best finishes, fixtures, and furnishings to put into your home. They will guide you towards making wise investments, which is huge considering we don’t make these types of purchases often. Since an interior designer is not tied to a showroom or a certain product line, they have access to and can select from multiple vendors, giving your home a curated look. A designer will not only procure and arrange the delivery of these items but will also provide the styling of smaller, decorative accents that complete the space.
At Kandi Hernandez Interior Design, our goal is to design premium living environments that are thoughtful, purposeful, and timeless. We bring value through knowledge. experience, attention to detail, and offering multiple ways to assist our clients with their home improvement projects. From Designer on Call services to our Turnkey experience, our clients can gain professional assistance at a level they are most comfortable with.
About Kandi Hernandez Interior Design:
We provide professional interior design and decorating services to clients in Edmond Oklahoma and surrounding areas. Our services include consultations, finish selections for renovations and new construction, design concepts for client-executed projects, and full-service turnkey design and decorating. If you’re needing an interior designer in Edmond Oklahoma, I’d love to discuss your project.
