Why Hiring An Interior Designer Early Is Key
Aug 22, 2023

Why Hiring An Interior Designer Early Is Key

Imagine a home that radiates the essence of its owner in every nook and cranny. Every design detail is carefully orchestrated to perfectly complement your unique lifestyle. This is the enchanting power of interior design.

Now, picture this: the remarkable feat of achieving this magical transformation seamlessly, right from the very start of your home remodel project. This is where the superpower of enlisting an interior designer comes into play.

Interior designers are not just ordinary individuals; they are artistic visionaries with a firm grasp on practicality. They possess the extraordinary ability to understand the rhythm of your life and translate it into a well-designed home that not only exudes beauty but also functions flawlessly. It's like having a second skin that perfectly fits your needs.

By engaging these design masters early on in your remodeling journey, you lay the foundation for a stress-free, personalized, and ultimately triumphant transformation. Let us delve into the reasons why this partnership is crucial.

Collaborating to Navigate Common Obstacles with Expert Precision

Embarking on a home remodeling project is like conducting a symphony of intricate components. Each element must seamlessly intertwine, as any misalignment can disrupt the entire process and slow down progress until everything is realigned.

Why Hiring An Interior Designer Early Is Key

As experienced interior designers, we have the ability to identify these potential hurdles early on, preventing any issues before they arise. Our expertise lies in understanding how every aspect of your interior design connects, resulting in a stunning masterpiece. With our foresight, we guide you in making informed decisions that propel your project forward.

That's why it's wise to engage the services of an experienced interior designer before consulting with architects or construction professionals when planning your home remodel. Our invaluable insights help you avoid costly mistakes and make choices that establish the foundation for an extraordinary home from the start.

Collaborating with contractors becomes effortless when you have a team of dedicated interior designers by your side. They work closely with construction teams and architects to ensure that your vision comes to life flawlessly, paying attention to even the smallest details.

With their wealth of experience, these seasoned interior designers become your unwavering advocates throughout the entire building process. They have a keen eye for spotting potential errors before they happen, saving you time, money, and headaches. Their expertise also helps you stay on track with your budget, ensuring that every dollar is wisely spent.

But their role doesn't end there. These professionals excel at handling unexpected challenges, facilitating clear communication with contractors, and orchestrating seamless operations. With them on your side, everything falls into place effortlessly.

Experience the power of collaboration and let our team of skilled interior designers transform your project into a masterpiece.

Why Hiring An Interior Designer Early Is Key

Designing for Your Lifestyle

Hiring an interior designer early ensures that your family's lifestyle takes center stage from the beginning.

They're your personal investigators, asking the important questions about your daily routines, how you use your home, and how many people you typically entertain during special occasions.

They will inquire about your preference for gathering around a beautifully adorned dining table during festive occasions or if you find yourself drawn to the lively atmosphere of the kitchen island. Additionally, they will ask whether you envision yourself enjoying the convenience of a wine fridge or the delectable aroma of a pizza oven.

This deep dive into your life helps interior designers craft a home that's tailored to fit you perfectly.

Curating Appliance Specifications

When your design journey starts with your chosen appliances, everything else falls into place. 

Each appliance, with its unique dimensions and requirements, sets the pace for the rest of your home's interior design projects. Generic placeholders just won't cut it.

Your interior designer is a guru of appliance options and has contacts with suppliers to ensure you get the best deal. Plus, they help you choose the right appliances for your home's layout and aesthetic.

Choosing Plumbing Fixtures

Specific fixtures require specific valves, installed immediately post-framing (when construction professionals craft the "bones" of your home). Overlooking these details can disrupt your project timeline and lead to unnecessary complications.

By enlisting the help of an interior designer to help you choose the fixtures that best suit your desired look and feel, you can avoid any costly complications down the line.

Selecting Fireplace Designs

The selection of a fireplace, whether wood-burning or gas, significantly influences your home's spatial plan. Factors like proximity to other elements, such as a TV, must be thoughtfully considered to achieve the desired layout.

Why Hiring An Interior Designer Early Is Key

Additionally, it's important to consider what materials you'd like to use in your fireplace. An interior designer can help you choose between rock, stone, stucco, brick, for example – helping you understand the nuances of each.

Designing Windows & Doors

Architectural elements like windows and doors demand careful deliberation. Since dimensions, lead times, and depth all play critical roles, interior designers will take all this into account when helping you choose windows and doors.

With automated window coverings especially, windows need to be set far enough back to ensure seamless integration. 

If you hire an interior designer at the beginning of your home remodel project, you can ensure these elements are included from the get-go, rather than placed as an afterthought. 

Weaving in Technology

Adding home security systems, automation, and remote controls into your design blueprint is crucial before the sheetrock goes up. This saves you from having to make changes later and keeps your design intact.

When you hire an interior designer, they'll work with tech experts to seamlessly weave these systems into your home's design, creating a sleek and modern look.

Want to learn more about the interior design home remodel process? Check out our previous article, “Renovate or Move? The Ultimate Guide for Home Improvement Ideas.

Developing Lighting Plans

Every light fixture, from recessed lights to sconces, needs careful planning. Balancing functionality and ambiance is key to creating a home that's both practical and inviting.

When you hire an interior designer early, you'll benefit from a well-thought-out lighting plan that takes into account your architectural design and final decorative touches.

For instance, they'll think about how to use lighting to highlight a prized piece of art you have, something your construction company or architect may not factor into your design!

Mastering Materials

Choosing the right materials can seriously make or break your design.

Interior designers are experts at helping you navigate this maze, recommending materials that enhance the look of your home while considering durability, maintenance, cost, and environmental impact.

They help you weigh the pros and cons so you can make the best decision for your unique home life, habits, and aesthetic tastes.

Building the Blueprint Together with Your Interior Designer

Imagine a world where your dreams seamlessly align with our esteemed Design Lifestyles team. From the very beginning, we channel our boundless creative energy into crafting a visionary blueprint that resonates with your individual aspirations.

Building the Blueprint Together with Your Interior Designer

We do not simply wait for the moment when we collaborate with architects. We embark on this transformative journey right from the inception of your ideas, paving the way for an extraordinary connection that feels nothing short of enchanting.

Step 1: Engage Early With DL

Kickstart your journey with DL the earliest you possibly can. Our wellspring of industry expertise will assist you in giving voice to your needs and desires, both practical and aesthetic.

Step 2: Share Your Vision

Pour your heart and soul into your home's interior design project from the get-go. We don't just hear your dreams; we shape them into an intricate design strategy, picking the best elements from a galaxy of choices to craft your unique home narrative.

Step 3: Refine The Design

We're not just good at design; we're excellent listeners and guides. Our vast knowledge base enables you to dodge common pitfalls, embrace golden opportunities, and create a home that becomes a timeless extension of your personality.

Step 4: Attend to Every Detail

We don't merely decorate; we design. Our interior design squad maps out every inch of your space with laser focus, creating a harmony of aesthetics and functionality that feels like a symphony. From colors to corners, we're all about the details that make your house a home.

Step 5: Conduct Regular Site Visits

DL’s hallmark is our routine site visits. It's our secret sauce for catching potential glitches early, nipping them in the bud, and maintaining the high standard of detail our clients love.

Step 6: Make Necessary Adjustments

Why Hiring An Interior Designer Early Is Key

We're adaptable. As the winds of your design desires shift, we bend and sway to ensure the final design is your picture-perfect home brought to life.

Step 7: Collaborate with Contractors

We don't just work with your contractors; we build bridges of understanding with them, ensuring every nut, bolt, and tile aligns with your design plan. We’re your home’s guardian angels, ensuring clear communication and perfect execution every step of the way.

Step 8: DL Project Management

Our design team dons the hat of project management, steering the ship amidst the high seas of construction complexities. We keep the project on track, so you can enjoy the journey of seeing your dream home materialize.

Ready to experience the benefits of hiring an interior designer early on?

A house that has an early involvement of an interior designer doesn't just stand; it shines, becoming a symphony of style and practicality, a bespoke design marvel that echoes your lifestyle.

Home is where the heart is, and there's no better artist than our professional interior design team to transform your living space into a soulful sanctuary. Engage our experts at Design Lifestyles early in the process, and we'll orchestrate the evolution of your dream home from a mere concept to a beautiful reality.

With our meticulously crafted master plan, your project evolves into a harmonious design journey that mirrors your unique vision. With Design Lifestyles, you're not just constructing a house; you're creating a home that sings your life's melody, resonates with your aesthetics, and personifies your aspirations.

Ready to embark on a design journey to the home you truly deserve? Schedule a discovery call now, and let's start crafting your masterpiece.

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"Design Lifestyles helped us with our flooring. Kim gave us many different options to consider and helped us make the best decision for our home. She and her team are very professional and communicated throughout the entire process.  She definitely delivered with everything she promised. Her installers were right on time and did an amazing job. They were detail oriented and tidy. I would totally recommend using Kim Bailey Interiors for all of your decorating and remodeling needs."

Sherri McGee

"My husband and I interviewed three design firms to remodel our kitchen and master bath. We wanted both projects to run simultaneously & we had a general idea of what we wanted. After spending an hour with Kim and Lauren Bailey, our decision was made. Kim and Lauren give professionalism a new definition and yet working with them was relaxed and actually fun. We were presented with a budget & timeline for each project. The budget covered each expense and KBI was very conscious of our budget, making sure we stayed on track. The contractors recommended by KBI were simply the best.

Kim and Lauren were with us every step of the remodel and their eye to detail was unsurpassed.  We are thrilled with the results. Our kitchen and master bath are simply beautiful. The results far exceeded our expectations.

We highly recommend Design Lifestyles."

Gayle Lind

"We enlisted KBI's help for our project- remodeling 6 different rooms in our house: Formal living room/entry, family room, kitchen/laundry, dining room, hall bath, and office. We came into a house that needed a lot of help and now have a beautiful home that we're proud to call our own. They are have been extremely thoughtful, accommodating, and professional. They are definitely your advocates throughout the process and make themselves available if you ever have questions.

This was our first remodel project and they were very patient with us. We couldn't have asked for nicer people to work with. Their ENTIRE team has been great and you can trust they

Highly recommend Design Lifestyles if you're looking for a partner in designing a home that will suit YOUR style."

Crecia Magee

"Kim Bailey has the qualities an interior designer is supposed to have - artistic ability, creativity, and visualization.  But she and her team at Design Lifestyles have more than that -  they are passionate, caring, problem solvers too.  We simply could not be more pleased with the result of our collaboration with Kim and her team.  But the process is important too.  We engaged Kim Bailey interiors in February of this year. From the beginning Kim and her team worked with us to understand what we wanted. They worked diligently to present ideas to bring it all together. They were responsive to our many questions and  comments often sent at odd times of days, nights, and weekends. And, when we started this project, there was not a pandemic, but it hit while we were underway.  Kim and  her  team managed it all – from changes in orders, to receivers to movers and installers - all with uncanny precision and a sense of calm.

In the end, our new contemporary home is stylish, fitting of our desires and our personality and within the budget we outlined at the start. I checked all 5 stars and every box above because Design Lifestyles is deserving of it."

Jim Grau

"We’ve hired Design Lifestyles for two rooms in our house now, and are very happy with both results. In each case, they were very receptive and responsive to our inputs and worked to be sure we got the design just right and to a place where we were comfortable with it. They also manage the procurement and install of furniture for one of our rooms and did an excellent job making that process easy and fun for us.

The quality of the design was fantastic, they were very accommodative in working with us, and we are quite happy with how they’ve improved two rooms in our house."

John Sturdivant
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