Doing it On Your Own Can Backfire

Thinking of doing it yourself for your next build? Designing everything on your own may sound tempting. After all, why pay a professional designer when you can do it yourself? How hard can it be right? Actually DIY is like trying to sail a boat without a map instead of letting the captain steer the course. Designing a building’s interior and exterior is much more complex than you might think. Designers spend years in school learning their craft bringing expertise, creativity, experience and precision to your project. This ensures a smooth process and a successful outcome. Doing it yourself may seem like a cost saving decision initially but it can lead to stress and expensive mistakes that will eat into your profit. Here are a few things to think about.

Cohesive Vision

A common issue with DIY design is the lack of a cohesive vision. While you may have some idea looking at pictures on the internet, planning a holistic vision for the entire building is much more complicated. Designers have a trained eye to see the bigger picture, ensuring every element, colour, material, layouts work harmoniously to create a space that adds value and meets your project goals.

Today's building interiors and exteriors are highly sophisticated. A professional’s expertise blends advanced methods and theoretical insights that involve multiple layers. There is so much to consider than just how things look. An untrained person will miss crucial details like building codes requirements, material finishes and proper installation techniques that ensure high quality for the occupants.

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Avoid Budget Overruns

DIY can be expensive leading to budget over runs. Without industry knowledge, it’s easy to underestimate costs or purchase unnecessary items. Knowing what to spec and more importantly knowing what ‘not’ to spec will save you money. Professional designers help you stay on budget. Designers have connections with suppliers, contractors and exclusive products that are not always available to the public. These suppliers give designers trade discounts, preferred pricing and in many cases priority over product inventory, saving you money.

Space Efficiency

With the high cost of construction, efficient use of space is very important in today’s world. DIY efforts can result in inefficient floor plans that compromise functionality and waste valuable floor area. Designers skillfully incorporate versatile solutions, such as hidden storage, moveable elements for multipurpose rooms allowing the end user to adapt as needs change. Designers ensure spaces are customized to align with the client’s routines and habits to support a good quality of life. A good designer will work their creativity around hanging beams or odd shaped corners to turn them into unique design features.

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Tap Into Experts

Going it alone also means you’re missing out on the many resources and network of professionals that Designers have access to. Design professionals have established relationships with trusted suppliers and installers, ensuring your build is executed with high quality materials and reliable workmanship. Trusted professionals ensure the job is done right the first time, avoiding expensive fixes and reducing costs from escalating.

Increase Resale Value

Professional designers curate winning spaces. A new build is a significant investment, and poor design choices can impact your bottom line. A well throught out project done right will enhance your new place’s overall marketability ensuring the success of a sale and your business.

The Bottom Line

What’s the lesson here? While a DIY may seem appealing, the risks far outweigh the rewards. What at first may seem like a cost saving measure, may prove to be an expensive mistake. So save yourself the regret later and hire a professional and bring some fresh ideas to your next project. Having a professional designer in your corner is your secret sauce to success.

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