Choosing the right interior designer in the UK is essential to making your interior design dreams come true. You want to work with somebody who will create a space that you feel completely comfortable in and also reflects your style and personality.
An interior designer will take your ideas and give expert advice on improvements to enhance your home that you may not have considered. A designer can also give flesh to your skeleton of ideas to achieve a suitable living space.
There are several factors to consider when choosing an interior designer for your own project.
Identity your decor style
It is essential to have an idea of the kind of design you want for your space. You can get inspiration from various places so that you can identify what design goals you want to achieve. There are plenty of dedicated decor websites that you can look at for inspiration.
Magazines and videos of interior design content are other great resources to investigate. Having a clear idea of what you want will help you choose an interior designer who will execute your vision exactly.
Put together a vision board of what you wish achieve to with actual pictures cut out from magazines, or you can create one on your laptop. You can have photos of rooms that particularly resonate with you and represent what you would love your home to look like at the end of the process.
Look at different designer portfolios
Seeing a designer’s portfolio will give you an idea of the kind of work they can produce. Their portfolio will also help you to make a judgment on what design is best suited for your project.
Gather as many portfolios as you can and then narrow them down to a shortlist. Pinterest is a fantastic resource to check out. When you have whittled the list down a couple of potential candidates, you can have a meeting to discuss your requirements.
Compare prices
Ask for a quote from various potential candidates and compare them to get the best possible deal for your project. Interior designers base their fee on a variety of different bespoke services that they can provide.
Budget-wise, it is better to get a lump sum quote for everything you require, rather than a quote where you pay for every service item individually. A flat rate is usually always cheaper than paying for each service individually.
Use decor websites
Websites with decor content will show you different interior design portfolios, project timelines, budget used and other information that you will find helpful. Houzz is a popular option that has a lot of helpful information and is a trusted source. Quality information will help you make a quality decision.
Get referrals
Word-of-mouth is a brilliant way to find a good designer. Seek out referrals from friends and family who have already used an interior designer, and where you like the work. You can also check for reviews on interior designers’ social media channels and websites to get the feeling of previous clients.
It’s a good idea to ask your architect or contractor for recommendations or preferences they have. They are likely to have worked before with designers and may have good referrals they can share for you to check out.
Whoever you choose for your next project, enjoy the amazing process of seeing your interior design dream come to life!
Disclaimer: In collaboration with Juliettes Interiors.