interior Designers Versus Decorators

Why do you need an Interior Designer anyway? Why don't you  just appoint a decorator?

This is particularly important to get across exactly the huge distinction between the two. 

That way it helps you understand the additional value you receive as a client by appointing an interior designer for your next interior design project. 

Ultimately decorators are purely interested in the aesthetic look of a room; choosing paint, flooring or carpets. Yes, they have extensive experience and knowledge in their area of their expertise.  That is their Strength. 

In terms of Interior designers, they are more concerned with you; the client, be it for a private homeowner or a commercial Property client.

They spend time initially in asking lots of questions and I mean alot of questions!! So prepare yourself for that. This is key to achieving the outcomes and dreams, your looking to replicate within your home or property portfolio. 

MJ, offers a FREE 30min consultation appointment to establishif Country Interior Designby MJ is the right fit, this is then followed by sending you an online questionnaire . See lots of questions!

Home Interior Design 
It's fundamental for interior designers to learn about you, your family members and/or other household guests and how you live in the space.  It really is valuable to get all the details. Every single design decision should be based on you and how you want to live and the function of the space. 

What are your hobbies and interests, what routines do each member of the household have? 

It's not about the look but more about the feel, and as MJ has been a trainer in Emotional intelligence for years, it's actually extremely nice to embrace the emotions that are created in your most wonderful of homes. Only once you have fully understood the client and their wants and desires, can you move on to the more practical planning and designing stages. 
Starting with the ID Style, exploring
*Symmetry and Balance 
*Colour 
*Texture 
*Lighting 
*The details of a room
*Soft furnishings: use of fabric 
*Furniture 
*Flooring 

 Of course this followed by the doing stages and then the finishing flourishes. 

If you're in the know, you'll understand that there is alot of Innovation going on in the ID Industry and that goes without saying. especially with the suite of online platforms, using VR, 3D imagery and PM software etc.

You will need to decide what is the most important element of your interior design project and what tech, you want and utilise.  You may find that some interior designers are more savvy in terms of adoption of Tech innovation and others prefer more the creative element.  MJ, believes it's a balance.  Ultimately, it's about building a trusted relationship, having an interior designer that gets you absolutely. 

Hey, if you were employing someone for your business, you would go through a recruitment process right, the say should apply to your home or Commercial property project.  You need to find the right fit for you. 100%!!

We hope this has helped you learn more about the value that an excellent interior designer will bring to you and hopefully distinguish the difference between a great Decorator and an exceptional ID.

Any questions from your side? Remember what we said!! It's all in the asking of quality questions. 

Ask us anything. Give us a call on tel 07815860140
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