The Value and Wisdom of Hiring a Professional Designer
A DIY home office project might look like fun on Instagram, however, in the long run, hiring an expert is the way to go.
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Interior design seems simple…until it isn’t. Most homeowners begin DIY home improvement projects with gung-ho optimism only for regret to take over by the end of the project, regardless of the result. The reason is simple—time. Great design is in the details and details take time. And research shows that valuing time over money leads to greater happiness.
Who wants to be almost done with a project only to realize they need to make a seventh trip to various home improvement stores searching for an obscure tool? Who wants to learn the hard way that a cabinet door won’t hinge against a wall after they’ve purchased materials, anchored the cabinet and planned the whole design?
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Who wants to smother a howl of rage as yet another piece of perfectly cut base molding doesn’t match up on a corner for no apparent reason? Who wants to spend hours painting cabinets and doors only to see brush strokes, dog fur or kids’ fingerprints ruining hours of work? These are the questions reformed DIYers ask themselves—all the time.
Alternatively, consider a home office design project delegated to an experienced professional who systematically designs with a level of focus that takes the devil out of the details entirely. Let them design drawers to the correct size for files, create solutions for cord management and outlet placement, adjust desks to the correct height for ergonomic work, add lighting and incorporate pull-out shelves for printers.
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Trust a designer’s knowledge and expertise to provide selections from a wide spectrum of materials and colors that best fit your lifestyle and budget. This will allow you to simply take the position of approving material options rather than attempting to source them yourself.
An expert will review 3D designs with you, the client. This will enable you to visualize your space and make vital contributions to customize the design to meet your unique vision and needs.
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Finally, working with a company who provides professional installers, trained to build cabinetry, will save you hours worth of carpentry work. Instead of going the DIY route, place yourself in the hands of the experts. In addition to getting a professional quality end product, you may just find yourself with more time and therefore, more happiness.
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Elizabeth Allen is a Senior Designer at Closet Factory in Denver, Colorado, which has been creating completely personalized and unique storage solutions for clients for 31 years. View their profile or reach out for a consultation at 303-690-6901.
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