Myth and reality: what can interior designers actually do?

The myth

Interior designers produce mood boards and attractive sketches for a builder to use.

The reality

A professional skill set

Interior designers are professionals with a broad skill set and a trained eye for how a space will look with the selected finishes, materials and colours.

Understanding your brief

Interior designers listen to and discuss your ideas, your lifestyle and your budget. They take the time to understand your needs and requirements, and translate your vision into a design that can be built.

Making the decisions

There are thousands of decisions to be made in every design project. An interior designer has the skills and knowledge to make each of them on an informed basis, which helps avoid mistakes later.

Understanding value

Interior designers can choose finishes that offer the best value for money, and they understand the characteristics of each product they specify. That helps you avoid expensive mistakes before further commitments are made.

Keeping up to date

Interior designers visit trade shows and previews, so that the selections for your project reflect what is newly available.

Choosing the right professional is one of the most important decisions on any project.