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  • Writer's pictureSense & Semblance
    • Aug 31, 2021

5 Reasons to Engage an Interior Designer for Your New Home

Many new homeowners face a common dilemma – whether to engage an interior designer or a contractor. For many, hiring a professional interior designer may sound intimidating, with their main concerns surrounding the process of working with one as well as the costs involved.


Interior designers serve a purpose for everyone. Whether you have zero clue where to begin, or if you have a preferred design or layout but need help tying them together – interior designers can help you with that. Here are our top 5 reasons how hiring an interior designer can help you achieve your dream home while giving you peace of mind.

 
Loft space to maximize vertical space, with sleek recessed lighting to keep the living area at the bottom well-lit while white glossy surfaces and clear glass panels serve as a counterbalance to the darker woodgrain accents. A chandelier centerpiece and gold strips express affluence and splendor.

Reason #1: Time-saving

Most of us do not have the expertise and time to plan, design, and oversee every single detail of our home renovation.


Managing a renovation project can also be extremely frustrating, forming a huge source of stress especially for first-time homeowners. By engaging an interior designer, you won’t have to worry about the nitty gritty details such as frequent on-site visits and the coordination of different home installations.


Keeping things neat and minimalist can go far in calming the soul. Black marble floors make an incredible first impression and its smooth dark surface provides the perfect canvas for verdant expression. Intricate carpentry work keeps the kitchen area compact and separate from the living area. A mindful balance between work and family areas is established with artfully hidden hallways.

Reason #2: Professional input on your concepts

Interior designers have a trained eye to discern what will work and what will not, and this is what saves you tons of time and money in the long-run. They are able to see an overall picture in an interior space that clients often cannot, allowing them to provide a higher quality of home design.


Not just that, they are able to think out of the box and suggest new ideas that were not considered previously. Experts in this field, they pay attention to every detail from lighting and furniture placement to fabric and color choices, ensuring every element fits perfectly.


With the whole concept neatly tied together, your newly renovated home will look beautiful and cohesive while maintaining its functionality – presenting you the living space you’ve always dreamt of.


Contrasting boldly against the plain white backdrop, the matte black shower set makes the bathroom look extra chic. The black-frame LED mirror continues to serve up a sleek and modern look, making it the first thing you see when you step in the bathroom.

Reason #3: Cost-effective

It may sound contradictory that hiring someone to design your home would help you save money; however, the truth is that it can actually help you avoid costly mistakes and pitfalls and even increase the value of your home. How does that even work?


If you’re planning to sell your home in the future, the interior design plays a far more important role than you imagined. A thoughtfully planned layout makes the home more desirable, boosting its appeal and naturally, fetch a higher selling price.


Gone were the days when interior designers are only for the rich. Even if you’re on a relatively tight budget, experienced designers know exactly how to work around that and get you the best value out of your budget.


Artfully hidden, the concealed doors draw so little attention that you may not even notice their presence. This makes them the perfect choice for minimalist interiors, creating clean lines and a beautiful flow. Beaming with modern luxe vibes, this beautiful kitchen island takes centre stage with its unconventional shape and shimmery surface. Another unmistakeably modern feature, the bar stools oozes class and posh, and ties the entire look together.

Reason #4: Resources and contacts

Good resources can be difficult to find. But as interior designers, they typically have many reliable connections that you may need for your home improvement project. Engaging an interior designer will help you easily find the right electricians, plumbers, and contractors to prevent any unwanted hiccups during the renovation process.


Furthermore, there are certain materials and resources that are not available to the general public, if not for the designer’s connections. So, if you’re looking to make your space look more collected and unique than the average homeowner’s, engaging an interior designer is your best bet to get hold of these resources.


The six-metre high ceiling maintains a spacious visage. To further amplify the sense of airiness, a simple minimalistic ceiling fan overlooks the living room. The dark woodgrain accents found in the furniture creates contrast and help reduce the potential feeling of emptiness. The tall windows also welcome a generous amount of natural light into the home.

Reason #5: Value-added service

Interior designers provide various value-added services that are not offered by mainstream contractors. Besides design proposals, they will also help you to visualize the end result using 3D perspectives or drawings.


Also, some designers (like us!) provide additional service and would gladly help clients source and purchase their desired furniture or décor pieces from crowd-favorite shopping platforms, Amazon and Taobao. However, it is important to note that not all interior designers provide such service, so be sure to check with them prior to making a decision.



Incredible interior design does not happen by chance, it requires years of learning and experience to be able to curate spaces that truly reflect the client’s personality and style. With all these benefits in mind, do make engaging a designer an option the next time you plan to do any sort of home renovation!



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