Receiving your feedback is a special joy of this job. I love hearing your thoughts, and understanding the finished product from your point of view. Plus, it’s nice to know that you love your new space! But what about the other end of it? The initial questionnaire that asks what you’re looking for, and why you’ve chosen YDP? Well, I love combing through responses on that as well. Mostly because I come across gems like the below four reasons clients tend to collaborate with YDP.
Information like this gives me insight into pain points for design clients, and helps keep me and my services on track so you all get the best interior design help out there!
You’re Not Alone
Another great thing about this sort of feedback? It lets future clients out there know that they are not alone in their struggles. Which is the main reason for this blog post.
I want to let everyone out there know that they are not alone! I’ve been on both sides: the homeowner side and the designer side. I totally get these reasons for needing a collaborative partner (so I bet you can guess why I named my company Your Design Partner 😉).
With my help, you are definitely not alone; you’re not alone in knowing what the overwhelm feels like, and you’re not alone when it comes to finding creative solutions that make everything all better. This is your home we’re talking about, I’m not going to leave you hanging.
The 4 Reasons Clients Collaborate with YDP
1) I’m Just Not Creative
And that’s OK! Even if you don’t think you’re a creative person, you still have a vision. You know what you enjoy and need, maybe you’ve taken our design style quiz, and you definitely have certain elements you love and hate. Pair your vision with the creative help of a designer and you have a winning combination—as well as a house you love!
Creativity is definitely needed to make your vision come to life, and if it’s not your forte then that’s definitely a sign you need an interior designer on your side.
2) I Really Want Things To Flow From Room To Room
Designers are well-trained in the big picture. When we are designing a room we take everything into consideration—including how it fits into the flow of the rest of the house. We look at the rooms beside it, how the floors will transition from one type to another, and match various elements so when you stand back, adjacent rooms look like cousins (and not complete strangers from opposite ends of the world who’ve never met).
3) I’m Just Not Confident Making Choices And Need Direction
Well then, hello! You will definitely benefit from a designer’s help in this situation. We’ve got the inside scoop, industry connections, and composition training to guide you through the process of making decisions. Usually, this fear stems from too many choices in general. After we discuss your vision and what you’re looking for, we will do all the tiresome internet scouring and provide a smaller pool of options to cut the overwhelm of thousands (literally thousands) of pages to browse.
This instills a new confidence for you, the client, as you simply need to choose from 3-5 specially curated options, pick the pieces that speak to you most, and save time.
4) I’m Afraid f Making A Mistake, So I Play It Safe And Choose Beige Or I Don’t Do Anything
Think of me as your design therapist. I will never talk you into something you don’t want, but I will absolutely help you see the potential in a bolder choice. Love a bright orange but you’re worried it might be too much? Here’s how we can pair it with neutral tones and comfy furniture to mellow it all out—and still incorporate the color you’re dying to have on your walls.
I’m not dissing beige, it definitely has its place, and there’s nothing wrong with picking it. However, beige needs friends. With my suggestions, and an E-Design layout or two, you can see the color palette laid out and understand how it will look before you’ve bought paint, hauled a sofa inside, or spread out a carpet.
There are many reasons to bring a designer on board. These four stood out to me because they are common fears that really stand in the way of making your home feel like it belongs to you. Don’t let these fears control your home’s potential! I’m right here to be your trusted partner from step one of the design process.
