Interior design and fit out in London. Layouts, materials and joinery, priced before the build, built by the same team.
A home refurbishment can change how you feel about your home. Many of us take on DIY projects. They range from a painted room to a full renovation.
Short 1-minute long home renovation TikTok videos are popular. It is tempting to go on Amazon and order everything for a complete make-over. However, you may be planning a bigger project. Before you hop on the bandwagon of DIY projects, consider hiring an interior designer. Here are our reasons why:
1. Costly mistakes
Interior designers can help you avoid mistakes that can cost you a fortune. They have a high understanding of room layouts. They are trained to see what furniture can fit into your interior and how. Interior designers also know the right places to shop for interior items. So you avoid settling for an easy find you don’t really like. Designers can source pieces fitting to your personal style. An expert also knows if an item is really worth its price tag. So you do not spend money on something that is not worth it.
2. Future plans
A well designed interior matters if you are planning to sell the house. This matters when listing a home in London. A sophisticated home design can help boost buyer appeal. It can also set your home above the competition.
3. Personality, please!
Look around your home. If it doesn’t feel homey, you should start thinking about a refurbishment. Sometimes, our taste can change over time. The interior you once loved no longer reflects your taste, style, or personality. Interior designers can help you make the most of your home. They involve you in every aspect of choosing the right colours, furniture and lighting. For example, our design team always considers our clients’ taste and opinions. That is how we create unique but fitting homes in West London.
4. Make it functional
The eye of a designer is trained to see what you can’t. They are professionals who know how to utilise every inch of your interior. They make it functional yet aesthetically pleasing. First you decide the room’s function. The designer can then make the most of it with that role in mind. They can pick the lighting and decoration. They can even design the furniture that fits the function. On our own interior design work, furniture and joinery are made by Cochrane Bespoke. Cochrane Bespoke is our joinery partner. That way a piece fits the room it was drawn for.
5. Advanced knowledge
There is a common misconception about interior designers. People think they only choose the right wall colour with matching furniture. Interior designers work closely with architects to design the interior space. They also have experience within the construction field. Their main purpose is to redesign your home with function and style in mind. They consider floorplans and the shapes of the room and walls. They consider every inch of your home.
6. Budget and planning
A designer can keep you on budget and save you time. They have vast experience and connections to find resources for your home. Their job is to know the brands, products and prices. That saves the time you would spend on researching.
There are other reasons to hire an interior designer. These are the six that come up most. Are you planning a renovation in West London? Then send our design team the details. Or call the studio on 020 7731 6841.
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Published 27 July 2022. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.