Are you looking to take the stress out of your latest home project and make the journey enjoyable and peaceful, all while reveling in beautiful results? We can help. From creating natural flow and structure in your home to handling everything from procurement to installation, an interior designer is a pivotal person to have on your team.

In this recent post, I shared alllll that goes into the work of an interior designer. After hearing how wonderful it sounds, I’m willing to bet you’re eager to add a designer to your team. However, any home renovation (or new build) can take several months or over a year. You will want to make sure you’re really ready for that commitment, right?

Today, I’m diving a little deeper and sharing 5 essential questions to ask yourself before you hire an interior designer. Let’s get started…

1. Do you have clear goals for your home?

We can’t tell you how you want to live in your home — it’s different for everyone! If you know your goals for your lifestyle and how you want to feel in your spaces, we’ll be able to suggest updates or new features you will love.

2. Do you know your style?

When options are plentiful, it can be difficult to make final decisions. Of course, indecision can create delays in the project, which further impact your budget and timeline. Translation: Quick decisions are key, and they come from understanding what you want and love. It’s also very advantageous to work with a designer whose style you love. If you need some creative ways to figure out your aesthetic, gather inspiration from our past projects.

3. Are you willing to trust the process?

Trust isn’t always easy, so having a natural connection with your designer before hiring them is essential. With trust, you’re more willing to give us the freedom to do our job — and we’re really good at it. Just as you wouldn’t tell your dentist how to clean your teeth, we do our best work when you our tried-and-tested process is allowed to run freely. When given this opportunity, we are able to create a holistic design that is sure to deliver satisfying final results that exceed your every expectation.

4. Are you interested in collaborating?

Developing those initial relationships with our clients is foundational to creating a functional and beautiful home. We may take the reins on the project, but we have to get to know you first! For example, in this recent home renovation, our clients shared that they wanted to keep the majestic buffalo print. So we collaborated and designed a practical, personal, and beautiful space where the family (and their buffalo) feel right at home.

5. Are you prepared to make an investment?

As with any home project, it’s imperative to be prepared for the investment that awaits. If not, it’s best to save until you’re ready. Nailing down realistic numbers can be tricky, but with our help, making decisions will be much easier. Once you’re ready, you can rest easy knowing that your happiest home, the one you have been imagining for years, is right around the corner.

So…are you ready?

After going through the five questions above, if you’re nodding your head yes, then great news — you’re ready to get to work with an interior designer. We’d be delighted to assist you in weaving your story throughout your home to create a warm, welcoming, and elevated space that is uniquely yours.

Reach out to us here, and we will develop a thoughtful plan to transform your house into your home.

Yours,

Colette Interiors

5 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Interior Designer