5 Ways You Can Help With Home Renovations
Homeowners want to know why they must hire an interior designer when undertaking kitchen or bathroom renovations.
Some people might think that getting the services of such professionals is only beneficial once the construction is complete, so they can help make the space more beautiful. But as an interior designer, you must emphasize to homeowners wanting to renovate their kitchen, bathroom, or their entire home that they need your services even before the project starts. Help them realize that
you can either make or break the success of their home renovation project.
From creating the excellent
wall and floor designs to choosing the most suitable light fittings, bathroom accessories and other essential furnishings,
you can become an invaluable guide for property owners undertaking home renovations.
To further convince homeowners, here are
five ways that interior designers such as yourself can help property owners attain greater success in their home renovation venture.
1. Boost the resale value of homes
You can
give homeowners expert advice on what remodels will add high value to their property. You can provide them with tips on how to make their houses stand out from the market, which can then make home selling a lot easier and faster.
2. Help homeowners get significant savings
With your expert help, homeowners don’t have to do research on brands and products on their own. Also, you can help them
get the best value for their investment because you know how to make smart buying decisions for furniture, materials, and other design elements.
By working with you, they can
keep renovation costs to a minimum as well as save time on studying about building products, manufacturers, and suppliers.
3. Find dependable contractors
Finding reputable professionals to help with renovation is a daunting task. Luckily, you can
help your client find the best contractor because of your network of reputable industry leaders. This will not just help save time but also reduce the possibilities of your clients hiring an inexperienced contractor that delivers substandard work.
4. Become an advocate
Plenty of homeowners feel hesitant to bring up their concerns to the project foreman or contractor. As their interior designer, you can
act as an advocate to guarantee that everything will be renovated or built based on your client’s plan and preference. In the event that there are inconsistencies with the design and the output, you should speak on behalf of the homeowner.
In addition, you can plan ahead in terms of where design elements like furnishings will be placed inside the rooms. For instance, you can help your client strategically position the floor outlets and lighting relative to the bulky furnishings.
5. Deliver superb results
As a reputable interior designer, you are trained to think spatially. You
have a trained eye for developing a viable remodel plan and foreseeing the outcome.
For instance, you can predict the level of foot traffic in certain home areas and create a design accordingly. Also, you can advise homeowners about the most suitable
LED lighting solutions so they can enjoy their newly renovated space.
Moreover,
combining the styles your client wants can be a piece of cake for you because of your expertise in making things work together. Since this is something you do on a daily basis, you definitely have plenty of tricks to match just about any style.
Like psychologists, you must initially ask your clients questions regarding their behaviors. Do they prefer eating in their dining room or in their backyard kitchen? Do they need more space in the living room than in the dining area?
In the event of taste and preference clashes between family members, you must
propose compromises or perhaps offer a solution that will cater to the needs of everyone. From there, you can then work on their space depending on their lifestyle, requirements, and of course, budget.
Homeowners may not immediately realize how important hiring interior designers can be to a successful home renovation process. So it is your duty to make them see that you are their best partner in achieving the design and style they want for their spaces
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AUTHOR BIO
Yahya Zarka is the Managing Director at Concept Bath Trading RAK FZE in Dubai. Backed with 28 years of experience in catering to the Middle Eastern market, the company supplies water-saving bathroom and kitchen solutions as well as tiles and LED light products, all delivered in high quality and stylish designs.