“When you hire an interior designer for any project, it’s important that you trust them to do their job, or you’ll end up with a lot of problems. It can be difficult to let go and give control to someone else but it is necessary in this case. You hired the designer for his expertise, so you need to let him do the job you hired him for even though it can be a little difficult. When you do your research, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about.”

“Once you have chosen an interior designer or firm to take care of your project, don’t second guess yourself. You need to be open-minded and willing to take a few risks, so relax and let him do his job. You still need to check in often and stay updated on the progress but don’t question every decision he makes or try to force him to do something that he believes is a bad idea.”

“However, he will have the foresight to know if your suggestions will work or not. If something is not a good idea, he will have the communication skills needed to explain why something else would be better. A professional designer that has your best interest in mind will make the decisions that are best for you, even if you don’t agree with his decision and because he has the knowledge and experience needed to make the right choice.”

“Allowing the designer the freedom to do his job will ensure you’re happy with the results. After all, you did hire him for his expertise, so you should trust his opinion.”

Yes, I’ve had my fair share of individuals who don’t trust my designs so much that expression of ultra-harsh words thrown my way, then later that same design is installed to its entirety, and those individuals are in love with their home. I’ve also had many individuals get so confused in choosing elements, because they so highly want to be involved in every aspect of the project, that they get flustered with the idea of design and start second-guessing the designer they hired, instead of trusting the process.

It is true that all designers can instantly spot weaknesses and strengths of an interior and quickly formulate a scientific design that can challenge and overwhelm our senses. This is a natural response as we are all not raised to understand the meaning of how interior design affects or human body.

Interior design is usually confused with luxury; however, design is not a luxury: it is a necessity like cooking and self-care. Everyone needs interior design as it improves our overall health. “Studies show it can lower blood pressure and our sympathetic nervous system’s activity, improve our focus, serenity, and creativity.”

“Many interior design techniques and approaches have been shown to reduce stress and depression. While making the connection between home design and emotional stability is not new, recent studies have fortified the validity of these claims. In the healthcare industry, the links are well-documented.”

In a sense, interior designers are like highly-trained nurses for your home. We follow the Principles and Elements of Art in Design, alongside interior codes and standards, backed by scientific formulas that have worked since the beginning of mankind.

Before you hire an interior architect and designer, always remember to trust who you researched. Their qualifications lead you to hire them for a reason.