Consider these 6 things when choosing your interior designer or contractor

Consider these 6 things when choosing your interior designer or contractor

When it comes to renovating your home, you want to make sure that the designer or contractor you hire is the right one for the job. You don't need to look hard for them since there are a lot of interior designers and contractors nowadays.

However, you have to consider these factors when choosing the right person to do the work for you more than the amazing portfolio or competitive prices. Here are some of them:

1. THEIR EXPERIENCE

You must first research about the designers and contractors in your area.

You can also ask your friends about their interior designers or contractors and evaluate their experience based on your friends' story. You can use information from referrals as well to know if the designer or contractor will match the work required in your home.

2. THEIR REPUTATION

Aside from getting information on their website, you can also look for comments and credible reviews on social media and other sites.

You'll know based on these information if a particular contractor or designer that has piqued your interest is trustworthy enough to be able to handle the job.

3. THEIR QUALITY OF WORK

With technology, you can already scrutinise the quality of work of a certain designer or contractor with just a few clicks on your device.

Social media, particularly Instagram and Pinterest, is one of the quickest ways to see their quality of work. Also, you can request for their portfolio to thoroughly assess their work much closer.

4. THEIR NETWORK

An experienced interior designer or contractor has already built a strong network of staff and subcontractors. You'll know you're picking the right one if they have access to a pool of talents for this project that might go beyond their expertise.

5. THEIR TIMELINESS

Be wary of your shortlisted contractor or designer's timeliness. A contractor's ability to deliver says so much about their attitude towards work.

If based on your assessment, your contractor or designer has a pattern of late deliveries, there must be something wrong with how they work.

6. YOUR BUDGET

A designer or contractor can only do as much as your budget allows them to.

They cannot work if they are running out of resources. You cannot expect them to work miracles if you have not carefully set the right budget for the renovation work.

It is also your responsibility to assess the proposals they give you. Cheapest, most often, is not the best route to go. You must have a healthy budget to begin with.

This article was first published in Cromly.

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