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Why Hire an Interior Decorator?
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he short answer is that it can save you money in the long run (don’t we all want to do this?!!) by helping you avoid costly mistakes and giving you better results. You want to know more? Well, here goes. Whether you’re a DIYer, or someone who wants to wave a magic wand and have your house look beautiful, be organized and functional, you can benefit from working with an interior decorator. I can’t quite promise the latter, but Interior Decorators will definitely make the process a lot easier. Whether you’ve been living
in your home for some time or have just purchased a new home, a professional will bring fresh, trained eyes to your space. What to keep and what to change? What colour scheme to use? Can you reuse pieces you already have, either as is, in a different room, or with a bit of tweaking (a coat of paint or reupholstering)?
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Function is incredibly important. A beautiful home is great, but if it doesn’t work for you, what’s the point? An Interior Decorator will take the time to find out how you use your home. What do you need to make it functional? Do you have kids or pets? How do you move about your space? Interior Decorators have access to trade-only resources that can be curated to give your home a unique look. Looking for that Wow Factor, for that special piece that will make your home standout, or a fabulous wallpaper for your powder room (definitely a place to have some fun!)? We can make recommendations and track them down for you. Or are you a DIYer wanting guidance on paint colours? Paint is expensive (never buy cheap paint – you’ll regret it) and your time is precious. Yes, it’s only paint and can be redone if you decide you don’t like
the colour, but why take the chance? Paying for a colour consultation is way cheaper than repainting. Budgeting and planning – a Decorator can help you with initially creating a budget, keeping to that budget (if you want that marble, something else may need to go!), and save you time and effort. Is this your forever home, shorter-term or are you prepping the home for sale? This will affect how much
you want to invest. Working with an Interior Designer will mean that you have a well-thought-out plan with a realistic budget and timeframe, and you will end up with a home that brings you joy. Jane Nares is an Interior Decorator based in Ladysmith. janenaresdesigns. com
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