(Newswire.net — July 9, 2019) — It is often jokingly stated that, despite the tremendous variation in weather over the course of the year, Colorado is a state that only has two seasons: ski season and construction season. Now that ski season is behind us and construction season is beginning to get into full swing, you may find yourself thinking of ways to possibly redesign your home.
Whether the project you have in mind is small or large, it will be crucial to choose a design team that can effectively meet your needs. With an experienced interior designer, you will be able to significantly add value to your home and also create the sort of space you’ve always wanted to live in.
In a rapidly growing area such as Denver and the Front Range Region, there will always be plenty of quality interior design firms available for you to choose from. However, in order to make sure you are getting the appropriate mixture of experience, insight, and reasonable pricing, it will be crucial for you to compare your options before committing to using a specific firm.
Successfully completing an interior design project can often be overwhelming. Fortunately, with just a little bit of planning in advance, the home design of your dreams is likely much more within reach than you initially assumed. In this article, we will discuss some of the best ways for you to select a Denver interior designer for your next project. By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to effectively tackle the projects and get the results you’ve been hoping for.
Create a Complete List of Needs
Interior design firms offer a wide range of services, ranging from simple hourly consulting to comprehensive project management. In order to make sure you are choosing a firm that specializes in completing projects similar to your own, you will need to create a complete list of needs before you begin your search.
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Some of the services that a Denver interior designer might offer include:
- Color and material selection
- Furniture selection and space planning
- Complete remodeling
- Design schemes during new construction
- Other forms of project management
Individuals with simpler needs will likely need to be more cost conscious, rather than choosing the largest firms available. If your needs are more complex, you can still be cost-conscious, but you may need to extend your search a little bit further. Regardless, identifying your needs to the greatest extent you can will make the selection process much easier.
Identify Possible Project Constraints
In addition to identify your needs or the “must have” components of your project, it will also be incredibly important for you to identify any possible project constraints.
The most common constraint to completing an interior design project, as you might expect, is your budget. In order to get an estimate of what your project should cost, it is a good idea to get quotes from multiple different firms. Once you have these quotes, you will be able to determine if the project you have in mind is financially feasible.
Other possible constraints include time constraints (needs to be finished by end of summer), spatial constraints, and various others. You may also want to look for firms that offer even further forms of specialization. For example, in Denver, there has recently been a major emphasis on hiring firms who are committed to green design. Though this is more of an added bonus, rather than an outright constraint, it can certainly have a major impact on which firm is right for you.
Look for Firms that are Familiar with the Denver Area
Interior design is largely consistent throughout the United States, meaning it does not particularly matter where the people you are considering working with got their degrees. However, there are still plenty of reasons why you might want to choose an interior designer who has been working in the Denver area for multiple years.
- Local Aesthetics: if you come from elsewhere in the country, you might have noticed that—on average—there are a few things that make Denver area homes unique. The areas frequent use of neo-craftsman style homes, a-frame structures, stone, and ample window space cause these homes to look a bit different than the colonials or Cape Cod styled homes you might find back East.
- Rapidly Changing Weather: Denver experiences a relatively wide range of weather conditions, which can actually have an effect on some interior design choices. Design schemes and interior architecture choices that might work in Florida may need additional scrutiny when being applied in Colorado. For example, the ability to retain heat in the winter will be much more important for people in cold climates.
- Local Connections: there are many different components of the interior design process. Working with a firm that is deeply entrenched in the local area—one that can reach out to an array of contractors, as needed—will help assure your project is completed in a timely manner.
If an interior designer just moved into the Denver area, they still might be worth considering. However, with all of these benefits available, choosing a local designer will likely pay off in the long-run.
Learn About the Steps of the Interior Design Process
In order to prepare yourself to successfully complete your project, it will be helpful for you to learn about each of the steps in the overall design process. This way, you’ll be able to monitor your progress and also know when your input will actually be needed.
The interior design process can typically be broken down into multiple steps:
- The Consultation: During this step, your designer will ask you about your needs, your preferred styles, and other relevant project details.
- The Proposal: Once the team has an understanding of what you are looking for, they will create a prospective contract and—once approved—create a 3D rendering of what the final project will look like once completed.
- The Choices: Throughout the design process, your input may be needed on multiple occasions. Things such as textures, colors, and layouts will all require your approval.
- The Final Product: once the team knows exactly what to do, they will be able to deliver the final product and create a living space you love.
Knowing these steps will further help you make your final decision.
Conduct a Preliminary Interview
Lastly, once you have a short list of a few firms you are considering working with, you will want to conduct a pre-consultation interview. During this “interview”, there are several questions you may want to ask.
- What is your current pricing structure?
- What are your preferred interior design styles?
- Are you familiar with the Denver area?
- Why should we select you to help us with our design project?
Asking these questions will help you be much more confident in whichever design firm you end up selecting.
Conclusion
Before construction season fades back into ski season, it is the prime time for you to get started on the interior design project you’ve been dreaming of. By developing a healthy approach to the project and carefully comparing your options in the Denver area, you’ll soon be enjoying the sort of home you’ve always wanted.