How to Choose the Best Home Designer for Your House

According to a research carried out by the Global Property Guide, there were about 240,360 new real estate launches and about 261,260 units sold in the second half of 2015 in India (Global Property Guide, 2016).

With the increase in the standard of living in India, there is a corresponding increase in the demand for real estate as well. Moreover, most of these properties are purchased with an intent of utilising them for residential purposes. That being said, when it comes to houses, the one aspect that is always is in demand are home designers. When most people think about hiring a home decorators, they zero in on aesthetics like wall, colour, window treatments, pillow patterns, among others. However, that’s barely scratching the surface of what a designer can add to a home. These professionals go beyond aesthetics, ensuring that house transforms into a home. Thus, making home designers an internal part when it comes to building a home.

Here are a few factors you need to consider while choosing the best interior decorator in Bangalore:

Assess Your Style

No two client are alike. Hence, good interior designers should be nimble enough to juggle between an urban set-up to rustic farmhouse to beachside getaway without missing a beat. That being said, like every artist, every designer has a personal signature, which remains constant throughout their work. Hence, you should choose a designer based on the style you want. For example, if you want pure white and pale neutrals, don't choose a designer who is famous for bold colour palettes. When looking for a designer, look for parallels between their previous work and the design you want.

Be an Early Bird

If you have recently purchased a house, or are looking to remodel from scratch, include the designer in the planning stages, along with your architect and contractor. This will ensure that all the aspects required for building a house are on the same page. This is particularly important when it comes to building the core features of the house, such as doorways, ceiling beams or interior columns. It is one thing to redesign a window on paper, but completely different to move it after installation.

Keep an Open Mind

It is a very rare scenario when a client is completely happy with the designers suggestions right off the bat. Your designer might suggest a particular paint shade or wallpaper that you are doubtful about. But, don't deny the idea without giving it some thought. While you do need to live in the house, the designer has experience. Chances are that when you take a little time to live with the idea and understand why the designer has suggested it, you will appreciate the thought. 

Being involved in designing someone’s dream home is a personal process, thus, needs to be taken very seriously. It is recommended that you interview a couple of designers before zeroing down to one. We recommend interviewing several custom home designers/architects as everyone involved will be working closely throughout this process. There are many home interior decorators in Bangalore that could help make your dream of a perfect house come true. After all, home is not a place, it is a feeling!