HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?

That depends on you, on your available free time, patience, creativity or lack thereof, list of resources, interest, and much more. Here are some guidelines to help you decide if you should hire a professional. You might want to hire a professional designer if:

You have little or no free time to coordinate and shop for home decor items.
You feel completely overwhelmed by the number of choices available.
You need help with space planning, lighting design, kitchen layout, or bathroom renovation.
You want someone else to deal with the hassles of ordering, shipping, coordinating, and installing.
You want to have quality work done but do not have your own list of reliable workers, installers, and resources.
You have tried to decorate your home and have purchased a few nice items, but really need help pulling it all together.
You want a cohesive color scheme and design that can be carried throughout your home.
You think you have good taste, but would like to move up a few notches in style.
You have torn out photos of rooms you like, but are unsure of how to coordinate some of the elements.
You and your partner cannot seem to agree on anything for your home.
You have found a gorgeous sofa in a decorating magazine, but it is available “to the trade” only.
You want some custom designed furniture, cabinetry, fireplaces, built-ins, murals, faux finishes, etc.
You do not know what new products, fabrics, or appliances are available that might be used for your project.
Your home is from a particular period, has a specific style, or has an unusual design and you need assistance in selecting appropriate furnishings.
You are tired of buying things here and there without an overall plan.
You are very creative but do not know where to start with your current decorating project.
You would like more choices in fabrics, flooring, and furniture than are available in local stores.
You are planning to build a new home and are wondering if any interior specifications should be changed before work begins.
You have seen the “perfect” room in a decorator showhouse and would like to hire a designer to help you create it.