You have Pinterest boards full of home decor ideas, and have spent more time wandering the aisles of Pottery Barn, HomeGoods, and Crate & Barrel than you would like to admit, but your home isn’t quite coming together the way you would like. This might be the perfect time to call an interior designer. 

Interior designers are no longer just for those with sky-high budgets. Today, they are accessible to families who want to make sure their home functions for their needs, with some swoon-worthy fabric thrown in along the way. Interior designers are just as much about the functionality of your project as they are the aesthetics. Read on to find out how an interior designer might be an essential need for your next home renovation.

They Keep It Real

As much as we would all like La Cornue stoves and marble backsplashes in our homes, they aren’t always practical. An interior designer helps their clients understand what is and isn’t possible when working on a remodel, renovation, or even room refresh. They will help you stay mindful of how your room will be used and keep you on track when choosing must-haves vs. splurge items. 

Focus on Functionality

This keeps popping up, just because it’s so true! An interior designer will help you create a space that maximizes the square footage, and how a space is used. They will know that details like space planning, finishes, and layouts all make huge impacts on a space, and how to get the most out of all of them. After all, you don’t want to end up with a kitchen renovation where your oven door can’t open all the way without hitting another cabinet, or a brand new living room where you have to squish between the couch and the coffee table. An interior designer helps eliminate errors like those and creates spaces that flow beautifully.

Creativity Galore

Interiors designers are worth their weight in gold if you’re still figuring out your interior design style. Heck, they’re still worth it even if you know what you like! Interior designers are full of ideas that might never have crossed your mind, but that would work perfectly for your home. Their education and hands-on experience give them the knowledge of color schemes, trends, and more to make your home shine.

It’s All About the Benjamins

Renovation budget. Two words that can instantly make your stomach start doing flip-flops. An interior designer helps take away some of the anxiety by handling the budget. They’ll work to find pieces or finishes that fit your budget and your vision, and can help to adapt if any unexpected expenses arise.

Part of the Gang

Interior designers often work with the same contractor and trades on different projects, and get to know the ones you want to have doing your detail work (and the ones to avoid). Their industry knowledge and relationships will serve you well, instead of trying to juggle all of the third parties yourself. 

A good interior designer will be able to provide all of the above benefits, and many more, as you partake on a renovation. Take your time to interview different designers to find that you click with, and who can share your vision for your home.