Working with an Interior Decorator...is it worth it? Pros & Cons

However, if you don't have any experience with interior decorating you may find it to be overwhelming. Everyone wants the end results of their newly decorated home to be awesome. Choosing an interior decorator can be one of the best ways to achieve the look that you desire in your newly decorated home.

The Pros of Working with an Interior Decorator

When you have an expert on your team helping you design the perfect room for your home, you can count on the fact that:

• You are going to save time on your home design. The decorator will take all the measurements needed and will be able to make quick decisions on luxury furniture and other accessories for the room.
• You are going to be able to save money by the designer giving recommendations on colors, paint, furniture fittings etc. You won't make costly mistakes with the skill of a professional.
• An interior designer can help you financially with some great discounts on items for your home. They are also going to know the best trades people to hire for woodwork, painting, lighting etc.

The Cons of Working with an Interior Decorator

• It can be costly to hire a decorator, but you may find that a professional can help you save money in the long run, especially when sourcing high-quality items like rugs or sofas.
• You and your decorator may have two different visions of what the space should look like.
• The space may not feel as personal as you would like or as personal as you think it would be if you had done it yourself.

Communication Is Key

Communicating well with your interior decorator will allow you to have an awesome experience and enjoy the finished product much more. Conveying your favorite colors, materials, styles of furniture, and accessories to her will help her to create the best design to meet your expectations. Tell your decorator your likes as well as your dislikes, let her know if you prefer on type of sectional over another.

Years of Skills

A decorator can have years of decorating skills under her belt. She has more than likely developed a knack for it and has a well-trained eye for creating an appealing space. She's going to have some connections in the industry that allow her to give her customers some really great deals for their home, including finding the perfect accent chairs or bedroom furniture. She will know what colors play well with each other and the exact size of light fixtures needed for the space in which she is working. She will have awesome ideas that you never imagined that may just please you more than your own ideas.

Whether it's area rugs on the floors, lamps on the perfect table or the best placement of furniture, an interior designer is going to be able to give any room in your home the look that you desire. You may find that she will even exceed your expectations.