Working with an interior designer ensures your home or building turns out beautifully and is just right for your needs and the space’s purposes. While your interior designer will do the actual work of executing your vision, it’s extremely important to discuss your vision with them thoroughly during a consultation or multiple consultations. This will ensure everyone is on the same page and that you are satisfied with the results once the work is done.
Here are some essential details to discuss during your interior design consultation:
- Style – Of course, your interior designer should come away from your interior design consultation having a good idea of your style preferences. Whether you prefer a minimal, traditional, mid-century modern, coastal, eclectic, or bohemian style, you should express this preference to your designer. It also helps to create a mood board of the style you like to easily convey your vision.
- Budget – You can dream up a stunning design for your space, but to make it a reality, you need to have the funds. Discuss your budget during your interior design consultation so that your designer knows what your limits are and can order materials and allocate funds accordingly.
- Timeline – Designing a space takes time, but if you have a general timeframe in mind, this can help to guide the project and assist with making decisions.
- Function – Design should be done with function in mind, and aesthetics should never take precedence over it. Let your designer know how you plan to use your space so there won’t be any design elements that stand in the way of that intended purpose.