4 Things That Interior Designers Won’t Tell You

The inspiration strikes—you simply cannot live for one more second with that old, sagging sofa or those tattered, sun-faded drapes or those paint-chipped kitchen cabinets—it’s time to redecorate! The potential that comes with a home redecoration project can be exciting, but also difficult when it comes to logistics. While some homeowners have inspired ideas when it comes to design, they might not have the means or skills to put it all together and make it happen. This is where the professionals come into play—this is when it’s time to hire a condo interior design Singapore based.

Interior decorators are essential when you have so many good ideas, but you don’t know how to narrow them down, or on the other side of the coin—you want a home makeover but don’t know exactly where to begin. They can be a great resource when it comes to taking ideas and putting them into motion in your home. However, interior design is also a business and there are definitely some tricks to the trade.

Here are 4 things that you should know before opening your door to the professionals:

Professionals Have Connections

Interior design is a business, albeit a creative one, but still a business at its core. When hiring an interior designer, you must consider it just like you would any other business deal. This means that interviewing potential candidates is a must. Since networking is a big part of any business success, you will want to hire an interior designer who has a long history in the trade; therefore, has lots of connections.  

Remember that a well-connected designer has great resources when it comes to discounts which they can pass onto you. An interior designer that is new to the market may try and exaggerate their connections because they don’t want you to know that they lack a history in the business. Make sure you ask who your interior designer knows for specific products such as flooring or countertops. These features are pricey, but could be reduced with the right connections.

Discuss Budget First

While it would be nice to think that your interior designer has your budget savings in mind—this usually isn’t the case. Unless you clearly discuss your monetary limits at the start, your designer is going to choose the best features in quality and structure. The finished job reflects upon them, so of course they want it to look lavish and top-of-the-line.

This has the potential to boost your bill beyond your budget, and unless you’re looking to break the bank, be sure to discuss budget limits and how far you’re willing to go. If you have hired the right designer, they will give you some ideas on what changes to your design plan need to be made to help you stay within that budget.

Related: 7 Important Tips to Remember When Choosing the Right Designer

Don’t Bypass Your Preferences

Your interior designer is a professional, but also a person with preferences. If you leave the options too wide open, you might soon realize that what your interior designer loves is what your home becomes.  This is also the sign of a poorly qualified designer—their main job is to design for you not for themselves. Interior designers don’t want to design rooms that they think are ugly; rooms that do not adhere to their tastes, but that is simply part of their job.

Be sure to have a discussion about what you love before your interior décor becomes a testament to your designer’s interests and hobbies. Show the designer pictures of rooms you love, colors that call to you, and fabrics you admire.

The Best for Less?

Just because they claim to be the best doesn’t mean you can’t find someone just as talented for less. Interior design students will often take on projects for school credit and could offer up quality services for half the cost. But remember, they are just starting out, so they will not have the connections that an established condo interior design in Singapore professional does.

Ask around for referral from friends who have hired interior designers. Be sure to check out each designer’s portfolio to ensure that their ideas meet your expectations. Take your time in hiring a decorator. Although the saying goes ‘you get what you pay for’ you deserve to find an interior designer who can give you what you want and within your budget.

At M3Studio, we always ensure that the design you’ve always wanted is reached – we won’t call it a day until we don’t put into reality what is best for your home! At the end, it’s your decision and input that we always prioritize. Give us a call and we’ll let you experience the best interior designing.