Why hire a designer?
You want an inviting home where you can relax in comfort and entertain in style...a place that reflects your own personal tastes and lifestyle.
Designers are professionals who have dedicated their entire careers to creating a special look for each customer. Space planning; selecting furnishings, floor coverings, accessories, window treatments, and lighting; coordinating color, texture and finishes adds a unique signature within a space. Designers can transform an undefined palette into the vision you are dreaming of owning.
Still unsure? Here are a few answers to some commonly asked questions...
- Why should you hire an IDS Designer?
IDS Designers specialize exclusively in residential interior design. Each IDS Designer utilizes their education and experience in their specialized field to provide a finished look that reflects a professional touch.
- What does it mean to be an IDS Designer?
One-third artist, one-third business professional, and one-third circus ringmaster; an interior designer is more than just a pretty face with an eye for beauty. From sketching, designing, and arranging beautiful spaces to shopping for furniture and household accessories to coordinating with architects, electricians, plumbers, installers and delivery men; the demands for each job require a wide spectrum of ability to complete a wide range of tasks on time, as well as, on budget.
Professional recognition through a combination of education and experience insure that each IDS designer meets the high standards established by IDS. Each IDS designation indicates increasing levels of knowledge, training and ability in order to provide a safe, functional and beautifully designed home.
IDS Designers skillfully combine artistry, project management, and knowledge of residential interior design into one profession. Each IDS Interior Designer has access to current trends, resources and techniques that can enhance a room, a loft, or an entire house. IDS Designers can take an individual dream and turn it into a reality.
- How long should it take from start to finish?
Each project is unique. Time requirements vary based on size of the project such as a simple room makeover or an entire home makeover. Other factors that affect the project timelines are the availability of furniture, fabrics, rugs or other items; scheduling availability of independent contractors or installers and, of course, scheduling meetings with the client. An IDS Designer will provide an estimated project schedule, projected budget and a contract for services as a professional agreement for their design services.
- If you know what you want, will an IDS Designer try to change your mind?
An IDS Designer will provide a professional perspective to accentuate your taste and lifestyle. It is important that your home should reflect your preferences so that you look forward to living in your new surroundings.
- Can you afford the services of an IDS Designer?
Since your home is the highest valued purchase that you make in your lifetime, can you afford not to hire an IDS Designer? Most homeowners find that they save money hiring an IDS Designer since they have an extensive network of resources to handle every aspect of the design project. The IDS Designer works with their network to provide the level of quality you desire in your home within your budget. Frequently, IDS Designers can also offer money saving advice and cost saving techniques. Additional savings are seen through the IDS designer being on hand for deliveries, installations and construction projects therefore preventing costly mistakes. This level of customer service also reduces the demands on your busy schedule. You save TIME and Money!
- About IDS – The Interior Design Society
“To provide qualified residential interior designers with education, publicity, programs and services that will aid them in designing safe, functional,beautiful homes.” By hiring an IDS Designer, you are assured that you are working with a qualified residential Interior Designer.