Tips to hire an Interior Designer near Charlotte NC

If you are looking to hire an interior designer near Charlotte NC you might wonder about the cost to hire an interior designer, whether is possible to hire a designer on a budget what to expect at the end of their work.  In this post, I will answer these and more questions. 

When to hire an interior designer?

There are many situations in which it would make sense to hire an interior designer. Design projects come in different sizes and here are some examples:

• you are a custom home builder or you want to work with a builder to build your own custom home 
• you are a home builder and you want your work to stand out so you hire a designer to help you choose finishing touches like light fixtures and cabinet handles, etc 
• you are a homeowner and you want to update or remodel your current home 
• you just bought a house and you need help with space planning: choosing furniture and a layout that flows 
• you want to update one room, for example, to create a new nursery or to update a child room that little kid room a teenager
• you want to repaint a house (exterior or interior) and you need help creating color palettes and choosing a paint color 

How much does it cost to hire an interior designer?

The cost will largely depend on the size of your project and also if you are choosing to work with a design firm or a solo interior designer. 

Interior designers also often have different rates for office work (sourcing/planning) vs site visits. 

An hourly rate for an interior designer will range between $50 to $250+

Insider tip: Ask for a cost estimate on a specific project.

How to hire an interior designer on a budget?

Many designers now offer virtual design consultation, this might be a more affordable design solution.  During a virtual design consultation, you will discuss your design style and your needs.  A virtual design consultation usually takes place over a video call for the first 15-20 minutes and then the designer will work on your design project and get back to you.

Why should I hire an interior designer? 

A good interior designer will help you bring your personal style to life while cutting unnecessary expenses.  For example, you want a bold color, and you go ahead and paint the room in that color and then realize that it has an undertone that you do not like and now you have to repaint the whole room. If you are working with a designer they can prevent that and suggest a color that will work with the rest of your home color palette.     

Tatyana, Your Designer BFF a Charlotte-based Interior Designer   

I hope that I have been able to answer some of your questions about hiring an interior designer near Charlotte NC. 

I am a local Charlotte designer and whether you are looking for a traditional design or a more contemporary take on the southern living style for your Charlotte home, reach out to me and let’s make your house beautiful.