What to Look for in an Interior Design Service

Your home is a reflection of your personality and sense of style. Whether you're contemplating redecorating one room or your entire home, hiring an interior design service can help to ensure that the end result is exactly as you envisioned it. By planning the interiors of your home, an interior designer turns your ideas into reality.

Here are 5 things to look for when choosing a design service.

1) The Designer’s Style of Work

Does the interior designer’s work style match yours? Are they a good fit for your project? For instance, is your project a complete remodel? Then look for someone with experience in remodeling. Will they work within your budget? Will they do what you want? Will you get along with them for the life of the project?

2) Their Specialty Fits Your Needs

Some designers specialize in new construction projects, and others prefer renovations. Some are even more specialized, only working on specific rooms, like kitchens and bathrooms. Make sure you hire a designer whose specialty fits your needs. Baer’s Furniture’s complementary design service features a team of highly qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced designers who can tackle every type of project.

3) Talk about the Budget – First

Very few people go into a project without a set budget in mind. But, for some reason people are often hesitant to bring up the subject of budget with their interior designer, ultimately leading to frustration for the both of you. Make sure you and your designer are on the same page from your very first conversation about what can be accomplished with the budget you have in mind. Our in-house designers will be honest with you about whether or not your budget's realistic. They'll help you create your vision while sticking to a budget you're comfortable with.

4) Style Considerations

You may or may not know your style, but you probably know what you like and don’t like. This is important when you discuss your taste with your interior designer. When you come into Baer's Furniture to consult with one of our in-house design professionals, they'll ask questions to see what your like and what you don't.

If you have a design in my, bring in photos to show your designer what you like. Some people bring in a folder of clippings from magazines, other people set up a Pinterest board and share it with their designer. Whichever you choose to do is fine, since having some visuals will help your designer get a sense of your style.

Example of Baer's Furniture Design Work

This living room in fuscia and gray is eye catching as well as soothing.

This bright and cheery bedroom features the Island Breeze Rattan Headboard from Tommy Bahama.

5) They Should Communicate with You Regularly

Although you're trusting the knowledge and experience of your interior designer, you must be able to tell them what you like and what you don’t like. Whether it's something as specific as a paint color or as abstract as the mood you're trying to create, you should feel comfortable talking to your Baer's designer. And equally as important, you feel your designer understands your vision. You don’t necessarily have to be familiar with industry jargon, but you should expect to feel comfortable asking questions about what the terms mean.

If you're looking for a design service, you’ve come to the right place. By selecting Baer’s Design Department to help you with your interior design, you’re on your way to creating a room that suits your personality and your lifestyle. At Baer's, we'll help you turn your vision into reality.