Surprisingly, clients tell me that hiring professional window treatment designers can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Yes, the home of your dreams is on the horizon. But there are many unknowns about the pro you’ll trust to tackle your project. Decorating a home is an exciting adventure for many homeowners. Maybe they want to feel energized in a craft room or laundry area. Or, they want to enjoy a main bedroom that says “relax” every time they walk into the room. Selecting the right decor and window treatment designer are two keys to making it all happen.
Here, I will share insider information about working with a window treatment designer. I will include what to expect, how to navigate obstacles, and who might be the best fit. Many homeowners feel they can design some areas of their home independently. However, it’s not uncommon for them to reach out for professional assistance to complete the more challenging decor projects. Homeowners turn to professionals to ensure the room looks polished while addressing the practical aspects of window treatments, including:
- Accurate measuring to ensure a proper fit
- Working with non-uniform and complex window styles
- Ensuring hardware is level and securely installed with minimal disruption to walls, trim, etc.
Insider Tip 1: Window Treatment Designers Have Seen it All
Window treatment professionals have seen it all. They won’t turn up their nose at your home’s current state. No home is beneath their designs. They are there to help you, not judge you. Promise!
Insider Tip 2: Window Treatment Designers Are Great Listeners
Further, one of the most important things to do before hiring a window treatment designer is to have a one-on-one consultation in your home before committing to any designer. It’s essential to get your questions answered upfront to ensure the designer you select is on the same page as you, the homeowner, in terms of style, cost, and the timeframe in which you want the project completed. Window treatment designers are professional listeners who hear every nuance of the client’s color/texture/aesthetic preferences and take detailed notes along the way. Therefore, during the consultation, it’s important to discuss questions such as:
- How many rooms and how many windows comprise the scope of the project?
- Do you have a style in mind, or are you looking for suggestions from the designer?
- Most importantly, when does your window treatment project need to be completed?
- What type of budget did you set aside for your window treatment project?
Insider Tip 3: They Are Budget Conscious
Window treatments come in a wide range of prices. Good designers take your budget and work within those parameters to create a home you love in an investment range you’re comfortable with. With this in mind, what if you love all the suggestions from a particular designer, and they can quickly meet your deadline, but the project’s total cost is simply above your expectations? In this case you may want to consider decreasing the size of your project. For example, you may want to select the rooms where you need window treatments the most and set aside those rooms you can address later when you have the funds.
Insider Tip 4: They Are There for You
Lastly, window treatments are rooted in psychology as much as they are in beauty. In fact, designers want the final products to make their clients feel good and spark joy, not just make the space look pretty. As everyone knows, the premiere sign of a truly fantastic designer can take on a project or a home that may be somewhat humble and turn it into a beautiful, grand vision of your artistry.
We encourage you to hire a window treatment designer to help create the home of your dreams, beginning with the windows. Are you looking to partner with someone who listens to your ideas? Do you need someone who can add their level of professional expertise to turn your window treatment project into a smashing success? We can help! Please get in touch with us today for a personal consultation.
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See y’all soon!
Lana
