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As a mom, we know your family is why. Why you work so hard to make healthy choices every day so you can experience more of life’s precious moments together. We’ve got your back; to make sure more of those moments happen. But we can’t do it without you. While you’re serving more fruits and veggies at home, we’re impacting laws that help shape healthier communities — and it doesn’t stop there. You see, together we can make an extraordinary impact. Because when moms unite, real change happens.

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If your project is a new build or a major remodel, having an interior designer on your team early in the process can give you the guidance you need to ask the right questions of builders and architects. Designers see the big picture. They understand your design aspirations, the building process, and the bidding and negotiation process, which can be complex. Designers can prepare you for what to expect, coordinate communications, and ensure everyone is on the same page. A designer’s role is to make sure every detail is curated to bring your unique living space to life. Space planning is a fundamental aspect of interior design that optimizes the use of available space in a room. By understanding your needs, an interior designer can create a functional layout that enhances the flow of movement and makes the most of an area.

Working with a design professional can help you avoid costly mistakes. One of the trickiest design challenges is getting scale and color just right. Inexperienced homeowners can easily misjudge the proper scale of light fixtures or a kitchen island. Fixing such a mistake can end up blowing a big part of your budget. Another significant savings that designers can pass along to you is their special discounts on appliances, lighting, rugs, and furniture. Designers can also cut costs by working with what is already there. Instead of replacing all existing items, designers can repurpose and incorporate pieces in exciting new ways you may not have considered, like re-upholstering furniture or re-using existing woodwork elsewhere in the project.

How to find the right interior designer? Step one is to ask around for referrals. Friends, neighbors, and real estate agents are great resources. Some architects have in-house designers or can make referrals. Check out designers’ websites to see photos of recent projects and get a feel for their style. Once you’ve figured out what you want in your project and how much you want to spend, you’re ready to begin the hiring process. Be clear about your budget! A good designer can help you prioritize your wish list and help you find good contractors. They usually have a list of reliable people who do good work.

Ultimately, hiring an interior designer adds value and is a smart investment. When it comes to saving time, money, and stress, interior design services often end up paying for themselves.

Sources for this article included: cidq.org, houzz.com, and hgtv.com.