What Your Interior Designer Wished You Knew.
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Does this sound familiar? You’ve been imagining your dream home for years, saving photos of beautiful spaces on Pinterest and Instagram. Then, you realize that even after tons of research, you simply don’t have the time or the expertise to bring your own dreams to fruition. It’s time to call for help…but who?
You need someone who can understand your goals and make them a reality. Someone who can handle all of the nitty-gritty details and manage your project with ease. Someone who will combine beauty with function and easy living. What you need is an interior designer.
If you thought all an interior designer did was select furniture and fluff pillows, you’re in for a big surprise…
Designers create flow and structure within your home
Photo by: Raquel Lang Worthy
Most people don’t realize that an interior designer’s role starts at the very beginning of a new build or renovation. By working with the architect at the outset of the project, we can help develop a cohesive living experience for you, including the elevation plan, furniture layout, and the electrical placements in the home. Why is this important?
Well, let’s say you’ve just moved into your brand new home and you’re eager to get your dining table set up… but the electricity for a light fixture off-center to where your table would be. Or, maybe your custom living room built-in isn’t wide enough for the TV you wanted, or your bedroom isn’t wide enough for a King bed and two nightstands.
These are simple details that a designer knows to plan for, and they add up fast! Our big picture approach and eye for detail is how we ensure flow and structure that fits your dream lifestyle.
Designers thoughtfully select fixed elements and furnishings .
Selecting furnishings and materials is balancing act of quality, durability, your desired investment, and of course, style. Even better? If we can’t find it, we’ll design it. Need a solution for that large blank wall? Let’s design custom wall paneling that adds character and history. Lacking storage and looking for a solution that’s both beautiful and practical? We’ll create a plan for custom built-ins. Can’t find a sofa to fit your needs? We’ll create something one-of-a-kind, just for you.
Designers oversee concept to completion project management
Most people don’t realize that an interior designer handles everything from procurement and trades all the way to installation and styling. This isn’t your ordinary project management. This isn’t just clicking a “buy” button. We’re talking about overseeing every detail, large and small, and ensuring it all comes together seamlessly. This includes:
Initial design concept and construction documents
Selection of materials and furnishings
Handling the purchasing and tracking of all orders
Coordinating trades for all aspects of the project
Ongoing communication with vendors and contractors
Receiving deliveries and carefully inspecting everything for quality control
Spotting and troubleshooting any issues that may arise
Monitoring your project timeline and budget, keeping the project running smoothly
Final installation and styling for your exciting reveal
Resolving final punch list and handing over the home to you!
Sound like a big task? It is. And you won’t have to stress for one minute about it. We take on the hard work, making your experience effortless, peaceful, and fun.
Designers style and presentation your finished home
Ahhh…finally. The part we’ve all been waiting for. The pillows are fluffed, the furniture is settled, and the final product is ready for its big reveal. I don’t like to choose favorites, but seeing the end result may just be my favorite part! There is so much satisfaction in walking into a perfectly styled, complete home and seeing your beautiful and personal story unfold.
It goes without saying that a project is never complete without stunning styling. It’s a critical piece that serves as an additional opportunity to make your home a reflection of you. We’ll source these items for you, use any collected pieces or heirlooms you might have, and make sure it reflects you and your family.
(P.S. Looking to style a space on your own? Our shoppe, Collected by Colette, has a variety of items full of character, making it the perfect place to find decor to personalize your space.)
Photo By: Linda Pordon Photography
What’s next?
For an enjoyable home design journey that delivers beautiful, functional, lasting results, it’s best to do some digging and figure out if you’re really ready. How? Stay tuned, and we’ll show you.
If you’re confident and ready to begin the process, reach out to us here, and we will work together to bring your dreams to life.
Until next time,
Colette Interiors