{"id":495,"date":"2016-03-04T10:51:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T02:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/?p=495"},"modified":"2020-09-24T11:02:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T03:02:17","slug":"4-things-that-interior-designers-wont-tell-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/design-tips\/4-things-that-interior-designers-wont-tell-you\/2016\/03\/04\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things That Interior Designers Won\u2019t Tell You"},"content":{"rendered":"

The inspiration strikes\u2014you simply cannot live for one more second with that old, sagging sofa or those tattered, sun-faded drapes or those paint-chipped kitchen cabinets\u2014it\u2019s 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\u2014this is when it\u2019s time to hire a <\/span>condo interior design Singapore<\/b><\/a> based.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interior decorators are essential when you have so many good ideas, but you don\u2019t know how to narrow them down, or on the other side of the coin\u2014you want a home makeover but don\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 4 things that you should know before opening your door to the professionals:<\/span><\/p>\n

Professionals Have Connections<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Source: New Town Connections<\/p><\/div>\n

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. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discuss Budget First<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Source: NewBerg<\/p><\/div>\n

While it would be nice to think that your interior designer has your budget savings in mind\u2014this usually isn\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

This has the potential to boost your bill beyond your budget, and unless you\u2019re looking to break the bank, be sure to discuss budget limits and how far you\u2019re 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: <\/b>7 Important Tips to Remember When Choosing the Right Designer<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Bypass Your Preferences<\/span><\/h3>\n

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. \u00a0This is also the sign of a poorly qualified designer\u2014their main job is to design for you not for themselves. Interior designers don\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be sure to have a discussion about what you love before your interior d\u00e9cor becomes a testament to your designer\u2019s interests and hobbies. Show the designer pictures of rooms you love, colors that call to you, and fabrics you admire.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best for Less?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Source: Royal Randwick<\/p><\/div>\n

Just because they claim to be the best doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t 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 <\/span>condo interior design in Singapore<\/b><\/a> professional does.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask around for referral from friends who have hired interior designers. Be sure to check out each designer\u2019s portfolio to ensure that their ideas meet your expectations. Take your time in hiring a decorator. Although the saying goes \u2018you get what you pay for\u2019 you deserve to find an interior designer who can give you what you want and within your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

At M3Studio<\/a><\/strong>, we always ensure that the design you\u2019ve always wanted is reached \u2013 we won\u2019t call it a day until we don\u2019t put into reality what is best for your home! At the end, it\u2019s your decision and input that we always prioritize. Give us a call and we\u2019ll let you experience the best interior designing.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The inspiration strikes\u2014you simply cannot live for one more second with that old, sagging sofa or those tattered, sun-faded drapes or those paint-chipped kitchen cabinets\u2014it\u2019s 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. Here are 4 things that you should know before opening your door to the professionals:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":455,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-tips","category-home-upkeep"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=495"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1043,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/495\/revisions\/1043"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}