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RISING WOMEN EXPERT
ADVICE...
I want to renovate my kitchen and
bathrooms, but I can’t afford to do everything at once. I have some ideas
but I don’t know how to pull it all together. Do I need a designer and can I
afford one?
Yes, you do and yes, you can! Most homeowners recognize that renovating
causes major disruption to their home for a period, so often they won’t
undertake more than one project at a time, both for financial reasons and
because of the added chaos. An Interior Designer, who specializes in kitchen
and bathroom design, can help you come up with a plan for how to get started
and how to achieve the overall renovation, within budget and within sequence
to your renovation goals.
Having a professional advise you on your renovation is extremely valuable.
Apart from space planning, an Interior Designer can provide you with
drawings and a list of specifications for the project, estimate a budget and
recommend how best to incorporate your future renovation ideas. They can
also be your liaison with the builder to ensure your vision is kept on
track.
It’s all in the details. A designer will listen to your requirements and use
their knowledge and expertise to come up with a plan that is unique to your
personal style. It is very important that you end up with a renovation or
new home that you love, one that you and your family will enjoy for years to
come. In a way, a designer is a “home” counselor, and their listening to
your needs is critical.
Interior Design services include space planning, specifying materials,
configuring lighting, recommending appliances, designing built-in cabinetry,
selecting furniture, art, window treatments and more. Some designer’s
knowledge extends to green or sustainable building practices, and
incorporates exterior face-lifts and landscape design.
How much is all this advice worth? Interior Designers work in different
ways. They will charge an hourly rate, or a percentage of the project’s
budget, add a mark up to products, or a combination of these. An experienced
designer can usually give you a solid estimate. For example, a kitchen
design can start at around $400.00.
If you want to make changes to your living space, but don’t know where to
begin, having an objective review of the home is a good place to start. A
designer will evaluate the function of the home and recommend ways to
incorporate better storage, add natural lighting, and create a better flow
from room to room. Sounds appealing, doesn’t it!
For more expert renovation & decor advice, contact Pamella Moore,
owner of Creative Decor at 250.896.6561 or email
pjmoore@islandnet.com |
