Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer

The Value of Interior Design

So, you’ve decided to renovate your home. You hire a contractor, gather your inspiration, and have a vision in mind—Pinterest boards full of beautiful bathrooms and that dream vibe you’re chasing. Before proceeding, you might wonder: why hire an interior designer when you’re pretty good at decorating and feel confident tackling this on your own? For this example, let’s say you’re renovating your primary bathroom.

Fast forward to week two of the project, and your contractor starts asking questions:

• Where are the materials for the floor and shower walls?
  
• What grout color did you choose?
  
• Did you go with the one the website recommended, or was that just a placeholder?
  
• Does your faucet clash with your shower system?
  
• What finish are your drains?
  
• What hardware is going on the shower door?
  
• Did you remember towel bars? Hooks?
  
• Is your lighting actually cohesive—or just the same metal in different finishes?
  
• Did you go with brass but order from three different vendors? (Uh oh—they don’t match.)
  
• And why is the tile guy standing around waiting while your flooring is on backorder?
  

These are just a few of the dozens of issues that pop up during a renovation.

If you’ve been through one before, this probably sounds familiar. If you haven’t—trust me—it’s coming. While it can be manageable on your own with a contractor, the truth is:

When you hire an interior designer, a renovation becomes smoother, more cohesive, and significantly less stressful because we handle the logistics, planning, and coordination—all while focusing on the design appeal you envision for your renovation. .

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What Does an Interior Designer Actually Do?

We start by listening to how you want the space to look—and how you want it to feel.

Unlike a contractor (who might direct you to one or two stores), a designer sources from hundreds of vendors. We create design boards to help you visualize the space, and we carefully select and narrow down each piece—from tile to towel hooks—to make sure it fits your vision, style, and budget.

But it doesn’t stop at the pretty stuff.

Here’s what else we do:

• Track and manage every order: What was ordered, when, how much, and where it is in the delivery process. We keep a detailed spreadsheet shared with you and your contractor.
  
• Help maintain the budget: We constantly monitor where the money is going, and we’ll alert you if something pushes the budget.
  
• Communicate with your contractor: We coordinate timing, materials, and installs—so nothing is missing or delayed.
  
• Work with trusted sales reps: We have relationships with vendors and reps who provide real-time lead times, handle delays, and even help fix issues if they come up.
  
• Secure better pricing: Most of the time, we can get you trade discounts that lower your costs compared to ordering retail.
  
• Plan for finishing touches from the start: We budget for art, curtains, accessories—those elements that truly make the space feel finished.
  

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The Decision Fatigue Is Real

Here’s something most people don’t talk about: by the time you’re 70% through the renovation, you’re exhausted from making decisions.

And this is when it can all fall apart.

You’ll say things like, “Just pick something,” or, “Whatever’s easiest.” And later, you’ll wish you hadn’t. Because those last decisions—like the trim in your shower niche or the placement of the lighting—are what make the space feel exceptional, not just acceptable.

Don’t let fatigue rob you of the final wow factor.

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What About the Contractor?

Let me say this: Contractors are amazing. They’re skilled, efficient, and essential to any good renovation. But it’s not their job to help you select your finishes. Some will try to help, and some are great at it—but others will just recommend what they used in the last three houses.

Your home shouldn’t look like someone else’s. It should look and feel like you.

When a designer and contractor work together, it’s a dream team: we stay ahead of material needs, make sure everything is ready for install, and keep both you and the contractor informed.

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Let’s Recap: Why Hire an Interior Designer?

• We help you create a cohesive, beautiful, character-filled space that reflects your vision.
  
• We source from many vendors—not just one or two—and help you choose the right products.
  
• Our relationships with sales reps help ensure a smooth process.
  
• We track every order, delivery date, and issue that arises so nothing is missed.
  
• We manage the budget and tell you when something’s off track.
  
• We collaborate closely with your contractor, making their job easier and keeping everyone aligned.
  
• We carry the design all the way through the final layer—so you’re not left with a beautiful space that feels unfinished.
  

In the end, your renovation will look better, feel better, and be so much less stressful when you have a designer by your side.

Don’t let your dream space fall flat in the final stretch. Hire the designer. We’ve got your back.