Why can’t you do it yourself?  After all, no one knows better what you like and what your budget is, right?

But, be honest, for how long now have you been putting off that decorating project because you don’t know where to start, don’t have the time, or don’t know how to do it?

Now we’re talking!  Here are the most powerful reasons ever for you to consider hiring an interior designer in Seattle to help you out:

1.    Prioritize within your budget
Obviously you have a budget, and the interior designer can help you get the best out of it by identifying the significant changes that can be addressed with your resources and that will make the biggest difference in your home.  The professional will guide you in the best direction to spend your money in the most effective way.  She will tell you what needs to be done, what goes first, and how should it be done.  Big projects can be divided in phases according to your budget, but no matter the size, with an interior designer on board, every project will be carefully planned to make your dreams a reality without spending more than you can afford.

2.    Save money and gain peace of mind
An interior designer will eventually save you money.  They are so knowledgeable about the products out there that they can ensure you choose the right floor covering, countertop, paint, and furniture that will last a long time and will not give you negative surprises.  The interior designer has the power to negotiate for the client with manufacturers and vendors, getting you the best prices and ensuring everything is purchased and installed to meet your desires.

3.    Problem solving
Do you have the common space problems, storage issues, difficult traffic flow spaces, and furniture pieces you don’t know where to put?  The interior designer works with concepts like scale, balance, emphasis, and color that will solve any problem.  She is an expert on space planning, finish selections and combinations, lighting design, and color coordination, assuring first class results in regards to execution and final results.  She’s a neutral advisor, helping you and your family find solutions that work for everyone.

4.    Right to access ‘trade only’ resources
If your wishes include some kind of material that cannot be found anywhere, the interior designer can show you fabrics, finishings, furniture, and accessories that are not available to everyone.  She knows the best of the best in every area, be it woodwork, painting, lighting installing, or cabinet fixing.

5.    Professional advice all the way
You just have to tell the interior designer what you want and she will make it happen.  Show her pictures, furniture, take her places, and let her know in detail what your dream space looks like.  She will organize all the information you give her and will create a design to accomplish your wishes without sacrificing the functionality of the space.  She sticks with you till the end, and sometimes beyond, making sure that everything works as it should.  In other words, you get the best of both worlds!

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There comes the time when we feel we want a new look in our home. Sometimes we can’t really put a finger on it. We don’t know if new furniture or accessories will suffice, or if we’ll need a more dramatic change.  We just know we want something different. When you consult professional interior designers, you may obtain lots of great ideas, whether it is to reuse items around the house that you already have and simply give them a little bit of a facelift, or tear down walls for a completely different look. Most of the time, these simple ideas could indeed make big changes in the décor of your home.  Here are a few basic changes you can discuss with your interior designer:

Repaint It
A fresh coat of paint can breathe a whole new life into any piece of furniture.  If a piece has previously been dark, your interior designer could have someone lighten it up with a lighter shade or a washed old-fashioned look.  You can even take a modern piece and give it a distressed look to take it from contemporary to country with hardly any effort or cost.  If you’re doing a child’s room, consider taking that old dark heavy furniture that’s been stored away in the garage and giving it a coat of high gloss paint in a bright primary color. Presto!  You have a completely new kid’s room.

Accessorize It:
So what can you do if you like the finish on a piece and you don’t want to paint it but you’d like to give it a bit of a new look?  Well, one thing you can do is simply change up the hardware.  You will be amazed at the selection of knobs, handles, pulls and hinges that your interior designer can supply you with.  An old chest of drawers takes on a real look of whimsy just by changing the old round knobs to pretty hand painted ceramic ones.

Rearrange It
Another alternative to either paint or hardware when you want a new look, is simply to ask your interior designer how to rearrange the pieces you have as they are.  You can bring an old piece back to life simply by giving it a new purpose.  For example, an unused chest of drawers from the spare bedroom makes a great linen chest in the bathroom for storing extra towels, facecloths, cleaning cloths and even extra bedding.  Put a fancy basket of sweet smelling potpourri on top and your chest has a whole new look!  Another great idea is to bring an unused blanket box out of the bedroom, fold a blanket on top and use it as a handy bench in your hall or entryway.

All of these decorating ideas are the perfect complement to more dramatic interior design efforts. However, you must understand that this level of redecorating has its limits. For a more professional, dramatic makeover, consult your local Seattle interior designer and you’ll achieve a look that will surely breathe some fresh air into your home.

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