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A CLOSER LOOK AT INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design contributor to Brandt Life Magazine, Gloria Sanchez of Tailored Living Interiors explains how professional interior design could work for you

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Have you ever wondered what are the benefits of hiring an interior designer? Some people who may never have bought a home may think that an interior designer is a luxury and somewhat reserved for only those with the deepest pockets.
An understandable assumption perhaps but it is a little wide of the mark for if you have a realistic budget and would like to have the home of your dreams, then hiring a professional will immeasurably help you realise your dream home!
Brandt Design has the very best designers for specific rooms, like kitchens and bathrooms for example, however, an interior designer can complement the Brandt teams excellence by theming throughout the house so that each room works seamlessly with the other design wise, both internally and externally as gardens have become almost as high on the wish list as interiors
At Tailored-Living, we often get called to projects where people have purchased a new home and are struggling to undertake renovations themselves and expressing their regret at not contracting the services of a designer at the outset. I therefore thought that in this issue of Brandt Life, I would highlight a few of the benefits in the hope that you might consider using a designer from the start, rather than when you have fallen deeper into the project rabbit-hole a few months down the line.


Let’s be honest here – It really isn´t an easy task to undertake renovations of any home as you have to deal with construction workers, make choices of materials whilst not being aware of which suppliers are the best for the style and the budget you want to achieve. All of this and much more whilst you endeavour to reach the full potential of your property, both functionally and aesthetically.
A designer will help you save time and money.
Saving money by hiring someone to design and renovate your home might sound rather bizarre, especially when there is an additional designer fee to pay on top. Many people that don’t hire an interior designer in the first place and decide to tackle the project themselves, end up spending more money than if they had contracted a designer in the first instance.
A professional will help you avoid making expensive mistakes by continuously monitoring your budget and employing the correct products/ materials. This can be achieved by recommending only the exact materials for your project, thus reducing wastage whilst ensuring that the finished scheme will be durable and practical as well as aesthetically beautiful.
A home, professional interior designed, can also increase the value of the property overall, at the very leat it will make it more saleable. In an extremely competitive market as we have today, savvy homebuyers want as much as they can get in terms of specifications. So, no matter what level of the market your property is at, having the best design/ configuration makes a difference to what you can achieve when you sell.
A designer will make the renovation process less stressful.
Stress is a huge factor when renovating your home. It’s an emotional time when your home is getting taken apart and the money is flying out of your bank account.
A designer will minimise your time and effort, in addition to alleviating the stress associated with renovations, giving you the time to do the things you enjoy more.

A designer will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and fresh ideas.
An interior designer is a trained professional with a trained eye who can instantly tell you if something is right or wrong with an interior. They can offer novel solutions that you may have never heard of before. They will have sound architectural knowledge and an awareness of space. They will offer sketches and CAD drawings to assist in the process of visualisation and decision making. www.tailored-living.co.uk
Designers have the right contacts.
Most designer will have an extensive and reliable network of tried and tested industry professionals whom you need when putting your dream home together. In addition, they will have access to industry secrets, when compared to an average person.






