A QUICK READ FOR ALL THINGS DESIGN

When it comes to construction, many people are unsure of the right time to bring on a designer. And often, people figure out they need one much too late in the process. Here are a few tips to help:

1. HIRE A DESIGNER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

If you’re thinking of remodeling or building new, it is imperative to contact a designer as early as possible. Even just a consultation with a designer can go a long way, to rule out ideas and come up with the best path for your project. 
 

Hiring a designer early = less problems later! Sometimes, homeowners start their project with just a builder’s set of plans. While these plans may be easy to build and look great on paper, they don’t always make for the best layout for everyday living. A designer’s decisions on the interior layout will help dictate a lot of important elements that are built way before any of the interior finishes are installed, such as placement of:
 

Walls

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical

Ultimately, you want a designer that will build you a road map from start to finish of the project.

2. IF YOU’RE HAVING A HARD TIME MAKING DECISIONS
    

Have you ever tried designing your own kitchen? If you do, then you know how many decisions need to be made, and how overwhelming it can be. You also know that the hardware you picked out online may have not been what you expected when you opened the package - which means you stress over having to pick out new hardware and wasting time and money.

If you are feeling burdened by the stress of decision making, it’s time to call a designer. Their job is to make the decisions for you, with your best interest and tastes in mind. Designers hear what you like, don’t like, and what you need to come up with design solutions. They eliminate the thousands of options you would have to look through yourself by picking out tried and true products, materials, colors and brands.

1. IF YOU WANT AN OUT-OF-THE-BOX DESIGN
    

Designers are always trying to push the envelope with their designs -

self-improvement drives us to make each project better than the last. If you want a space that really makes a statement, or transports its inhabitants, a designer can come up with unique ideas that most people haven’t considered. They also know how to specify details that make a space special and cohesive.

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Overall, hiring a designer can make remodeling or building much easier in the long run. If you are interested in a design consultation for an upcoming project, call or email us today!

Thanks for reading,

The Ridgecrest Family

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