Construction and remodeling projects can be chaotic, but having an interior designer on board can make a world of difference. In this blog post, we'll dive into how an interior designer can help you manage the challenges and make the best decisions for your space.

Now, let’s talk about your panorama: 

You’ve got your general contractor, architect, and interior designer. But how do you know if the designer is only necessary for the design phase and you’re good to go once construction begins?

As interior designers, we’re skilled at interpreting your aesthetic and style, bringing it to life through beautiful finishes and furnishings. But our role goes beyond that. We need to know a great deal about interior finish materials, appropriate installation methods, cabinetry and millwork fabrication, maintenance requirements for products and materials, and installation sequencing for plumbing, electrical, and other building systems. It’s a bit more complicated than shopping for a coffee table.

Here’s how Interior Designers help during construction:

1. We Are the Point Person

We handle all questions or concerns about the home's design. Since we’re familiar with everything design-related, we can provide immediate answers and solutions. Think of it as someone who knows about all the elements of a project and can guide you and the professionals working in your home accordingly.

2. Provide Specific Instructions

There’s nothing better than having a road map to guide you to a successful outcome, and that’s precisely our role in a construction project. We put together a spec book for our installers and tradespeople detailing all items going into the project. This book includes floor plans, elevations, and specific information about where to install every element.

3. Answer Technical Questions

Installers and fabricators may ask questions about every project's products, materials, and furnishings. We resolve those queries, ensuring these people have all the information they need to perform their jobs according to our client’s design goal and vision.

4. Ensure Design Intent

Have you ever come across the social media trend that goes, "What I ordered vs. what I got"? If not, it involves people highlighting the disparities between the product they receive and the online advertisement pictures. 

We prevent this situation in your home by ensuring the design aligns with our vision during installation. By managing the project, we coordinate all elements and reinforce everything according to our initial design plan.

5. Troubleshoot Issues

Our goal as designers is to always find the right solutions for projects. Unfortunately, sometimes unforeseen circumstances occur during construction. As designers, we keep the project going by handling the proper solutions for your space. 

For example, in our Warm & Timeless Traditional Project, we struggled to find the right carpet for an oddly shaped room. We tackled this by opting for a custom-cut wool rug that gave the room a feeling of completion. 

6. Make On-the-Fly Decisions

There’s nothing better than having peace of mind knowing you made the right decisions, especially in your home. When necessary, interior designers help make decisions on the fly, ensuring they align with the design plan.

7. Advocate for Our Clients

We advocate for our client's interests throughout the construction process. Because we get to know each client so well, starting from the design consultation, their style, needs, wants, budget, and more, we take each project as if we were designing our own home. 

Our approach to every project is to consider the current challenges and find a way to provide the right solution that will match our client’s design and lifestyle.

8. Open Your Eyes to Possibilities

We love to help our clients see what is possible, offering ideas and solutions they may not have considered, always keeping in mind the project's budget, timeline, and global scope. 

So you see, designers do more than decorating; we oversee your construction or remodeling projects from start to finish to guarantee your satisfaction. If you want to receive the proper guidance for your home, tell us about your project, inspirations, and any questions you may have. We look forward to talking with you soon.

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