Why Should You Hire An Interior Designer?

Because it’s about how you feel the moment you walk in the door. At Ana Claudia Design, our objective is to create a space that feels natural, yet is stylistically energized and fresh. Your space should look stunning, show your personality, and also function for your lifestyle. All of this is much more attainable with the help of an experienced interior designer. Great spaces don’t happen by chance. They are carefully analyzed, planned, and curated by design professionals. Keep reading for more compelling reasons to hire an Interior Designer!

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Save Time and Money. With the help of a professional, you can avoid potentially costly mistakes and benefit from design decisions that will increase the value of your home. Perhaps you have thought that hiring a professional interior designer is too costly, but in reality, this could help you earn more in savings. And if you’re on a tight budget, a designer is going to know how to get the best value out of what you can spend. They already have a trained sense of what needs to be done and when it needs to be done, and they’ll be able to anticipate any obstacles that may come up. Interior designers are continually combing through potential products, are up to date on new furnishings, and are constantly sourcing items for function and value.

An experienced designer is adept at working from a line item budget and can help you stay on track with your expenses, purchases, and project timelines.

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Pinpoint Your Design Style. When you hire an experienced designer, you get a highly conceptualized and immediate plan of action for your space. Professional interior designers went to school for this trade and likely had several apprenticeships to do what they do. A trained pair of eyes will see things you’re guaranteed to miss. Interior designers take great care to include a client’s personal style and overcome any design challenges while incorporating custom designs and fresh ideas.

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Increase Your Home Value. A well-thought-out design has long-lasting results and can greatly increase the value of your home. For example, selecting and placing furniture that fits the scale of the room can go a long way in making your space feel larger than it actually is. Perception is powerful and the finishes and furnishings in your home can make a big impression on the value of your home.

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Enjoy the Home Improvement Process. And avoid the headache! A skilled interior designer knows how to speak the language when it comes to architects, contractors, and vendors. This is crucial in managing time, money, and your sanity. Strong communication between the design and other processes is absolutely key. Many issues, such as furniture and outlet placement, should be addressed before construction or renovation begins. An interior designer knows exactly which issues need to be addressed and when.

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Gain Access to Trusted Home Improvement Professionals. We all know it can be difficult to find good resources, especially in this high-demand market. Because designers already operate in the world of home improvement, they’re going to have reliable connections with professionals that you might need. Hiring a designer will help you find an electrician, plumber, handyman, and contractor that you can trust. Designers also have access to tons of product and fabric that is not available to the general public. With these resources, an interior designer will create a space for you that looks collected and unique while also minimizing your time sourcing other renovation professionals.

photo by Nikki Snyder

An Architecture graduate of Florida International University, Ana Claudia worked in architecture for nearly a decade before realizing her true passion, interior design.

Her interiors have been featured in such publications as Cultured, Goop, Rue Magazine, Domino Magazine, House Beautiful, and HGTV. Ana Claudia is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Interior Collab. She co-owns Rhinebeck’s design gallery The Beck with her husband Aaron Smyle.