There are a few reasons both clients and contractors should be working with a designer. Builders and interior designers see different sides of the client experience.
On one side there is the extremely complicated and essential functions of demo and remodel projects or new construction. Whether the client is remodeling or building from the ground up, the contractor wears many hats, & each project comes with different challenges and oversight of different people with unique skills and the experience to get the job done.
On the other side, there’s floor plans, details, and finishes. The nitty gritty planning of functionality and beauty; where style, millwork design, flow, managing deliveries and more come together to bring a client’s vision to life. The two roles of builder and interior designer are intertwined where one cannot exist without the other; from project planning to implementation.
We both exist to make each other’s job easier and serve our clients with the best intentions. Here’s a list of reasons you should hire the professional designer.
1. Growing Bandwidth
If your team is overwhelmed by clients who expect you to design and layout select colors and finishes, a designer can help you keep your homeowner or business owner happy. You don’t need to factor in the hundreds of decisions they need to make – you should be focused on making it happen. We should all be working in harmony so the client isn’t stressed out by the details of their project so they can relax, and enjoy the process as you execute the job.
Imagine: no change orders, faster timelines, and increased execution of your team in the field.
2. Client Satisfaction
Are you tired of the clients making more than enough changes throughout the construction process? We could take a gamble and guess that you’ve had at least one client that struggles to communicate their needs and doesn’t understand how long a remodel takes.
Let us takeover the client communication. No more late night emails or “Well I you never told me that… *insert angry comment*!” moment. Builders and Contractors benefit from partnering with a designer because they will handle the burden of attentive service and act as an advocate & PR manager for your company. Happy clients feel *heard* and sometimes there isn’t enough time in the world to both get the project done on time and handle the client interactions.
3. A beautiful portfolio
Your team is busy building dreams, not photographing them. They are spending their time on the punch list and don’t care about the staging factor of where every lamp and pillow go. As an interior design firm who prides itself on building partnerships with who we know, like and trust, we can ensure that our joint projects are photo-ready, easily marketable, and showcase a beautiful project both you and the client can be proud of.
You don’t have to be in it alone. Partner with us so your clients have a direct communication with a trusted designer who has the expertise in managing client interactions. Contact us today to see if we can help with your project.
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