Taking important decisions about how to renovate your home takes energy. Of course talking to a designer takes time and so does evaluating the proposed designs. Yet the best thing about having a designer at your side is the possibility to ask questions, to discuss any doubts or concerns and to receive some out-of-the-box solutions. Ideas you did not think about, an answer to your actual needs at home. But what to consider in preparation of contacting a designer?
First things first. Do you actually need a personal designer for your project? Let’s see what your current situation at home could be.
Have you bought a house and would you like to renovate? Would you like a professional opinion regarding your wishes and ideas? Or perhaps a designer at your side from sketch to implementation of your project.
Do you feel frustrated at home about the lack of personal space for you and your family members, not enough storage space for all your belongings and no cohesion between rooms? Would you like to make some changes, but no idea how or where to start?
Have you been purchasing items for your house in the past without a clear plan for the total design? Would you like to stop spending many hours (and money) in furniture shops without the desired result?
Do you struggle to find the perfect balance between functionality and style? Or perhaps you have a limited budget or space? Would you like a design that makes daily live easier and more pleasant at home for you and your family?
Sounds familiar? Considering a designer by your side for sure will be a great addition to your project!
Planning a renovation can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. So many options to choose from, so many tradesmen to enlist, so many details to take in consideration. Not to mention the time and energy your busy working days and family life already require from you!
Think of the opportunity to brainstorm step by step your way through the design project. Or perhaps the possibility to just hand over the project to a professional, enjoy what you like doing most and come back to a welcoming home.
Depending on the requirements a designer can assist you with defining space planning, choosing colours and materials, creating lighting plans, 3d visualizations and out-of-the-box solutions to your challenges at home. During implementation the designer could cover contacting tradesmen, project managing and site visits during renovation. A designer at your side gives you the opportunity to have a professional at your side from sketch to implementation of your dream project!
Finding the right designer for you is key to the process. Asking for a total design or even some advice from a designer can be intimidating. It’s about trusting a complete stranger being able to fully understand you and your lifestyle. It’s about your house, your most personal environment. When considering a designer at your side as an expat, don’t underestimate:
When you are ready to contact your (expat orientated) designer the next step is about finding out whether you’re a match. So, what to consider when contacting a designer?
Take advantage of the free intake a professional usually offers! This will be a great way to get to know each other, understand how the designer works and have a feeling whether this could be a match for your project. Curious how this could work for you too? I’m an Italian-Dutch designer with great passion for discovering your story and dream project. Let’s get in touch!