The significance of interior designers at our house

What can an interior designer do for me?  This is a question that often comes up when people set out to decorate their homes.  Why do I need an interior designer?  I know my tastes, I know my style, I know my budget, I have an idea of what pieces will work together, I have an idea of what pieces will work for my home – why then should I enlist the services of an interior designer?

First, it’s good to start off with the basics and talk a little bit about what goes into being an interior designer.  Interior designers start off with schooling – usually a bachelor’s  degree in fine arts.  This is normally followed by a period of apprenticeship with an established interior designer, which can last up to two or three years. Depending on state requirements, interior designers may be required to obtain state licensure.  They must also pass an examination by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification to even call themselves interior designers.  So to say the least, these are professionals who have received years of education, been trained by knowledgeable professionals in the field of interior design, and have successfully passed rigorous testing to even call themselves interior designers.  They are qualified experts in their field.

So, you know your tastes: You love Italian design. You love contemporary furniture with a classic feel.  You love neutral colors.  You find a gorgeous sofa on Avanti Furniture’s website like the Bel Air Park Collection Button Sofa.  But proportionally and stylistically what coffee table is going work with that piece?  Are you going to want end tables?  What chairs are going to compliment that look? How are the pieces going to fit in the space of your living room?  Are the sizes of the pieces going to create a perfect flow in the room or are they going to be too bulky? What color scheme and accent pieces are going to be able to pull this look together?

What an interior designer is going to offer you is a way to synthesize your vision of the perfect space into reality. They are going to be able to take your style, your color palette, and your budget and seamlessly blend them into a coherent design that perfectly represents the look you want in your home.  They are going to give you a host decoration tips on color, style, trends, and functionality.  An interior designer’s job is, quite simply, to take the hassle and stress out of decorating, and add the expertise that will guide you through the process of decorating your home with style and elegance.