Should I Hire a Professional Interior Designer or DIY?

‘FOR THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING BETWEEN HIRING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER IN MALAYSIA OR DIY’

OUR HOME AND WORKPLACE IS WHERE WE SPEND MOST OF OUR TIME IN A DAY.

So it is no secret that designing a home and workspace is an important project. Just as important as deciding whether to hire an interior designer KL or doing-it-yourself (DIY). Designing your own place is no easy feat, it involves much more planning and technical know-hows to create your dream house.

Here's what you need to know to choose between hiring an interior designer or DIY:

DO-IT YOURSELF (DIY)

DIY: #1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

From electricians, carpenters, plastering, painters, general contractors and many more, managing a site project involves liaising with a whole supply chain and planning a schedule that allows all contractors to work in a smooth flow.

If you have experience managing a project, this shouldn’t be too complicated to execute. For those who are new, you can consider using a gantt chart to plan the project out on a timeline. Just remember who comes after another.

DIY: #2 MANAGING COMMON DISPUTES

Managing so many different contractors at the same time, common disputes between you and them are bound to happen. Some of the most common arguments revolve around poor workmanship, hidden costs, project redundancy, legal issues, and any miscommunications.

One way to avoid facing this problem is to have clear communication and understand your design and site well.

As a professional interior design firm in Kuala Lumpur, we have received many enquiries from customers who have experienced hardships managing their own project, which resulted in:

DIY: #3 TECHNICAL KNOW-HOWS

There are many technical know-hows in the design and construction industry that can be complicated, from the type of materials that creates a comfortable environment, to the different types of design that suit different areas. Understanding and having these knowledge will help you re-create your dream house and manage disputes before they happen.

DIY: #4 FRAUD

It is also important to make sure you appoint credible contractors through trusted sources. There has been an increase in fraud cases in the construction and renovation of homeowners around Malaysia - where contracts take payments and disappear without completing the work as promised. It’s not always the cheapest in the market that is better.

HIRING A PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGNER IN MALAYSIA

The choice of hire a professional designer boils down to the benefits you can reap, including:

INTERIOR DESIGN KL: #1 DESIGN EXPERTISE

Designers are professionals in designing your dream space. We use our imagination for our client’s needs and that’s our expertise. We bring our client’s dream house, dream office, dream interior to life. With design-related knowledge, we are skilled in bringing out functionally from a design you want, manifesting your internal visualisations to a physical space.

INTERIOR DESIGN KL: #2 TIME SAVING AND QUALITY CONTROL

Designers will coordinate the project and manage all contractors from all trades required in creating your dream home. We make it our duty to make sure the end product is properly executed. And while we’re doing the work, you can focus your time and energy on more important things.

INTERIOR DESIGN KL: #3 MONEY SAVING IN THE LONG RUN

Designers can protect you from making costly mistakes. With our expertise, we have the necessary resources required to run a construction site efficiently. We notice and rectify both minor and major defects during and after a work completed by contractors. This helps avoid any future dispute to happen, especially after signing off and handing over.

‘THE SUCCESS OF YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT ULTIMATELY DEPENDS ON YOU

We hope you find this article useful! A successful project can be extremely rewarding if you choose to do-it-yourself, but it’s along with challenges that you have to prepare to face. When it comes to constructing a home for you to live in 24/7, it’s wise to spend a reasonable amount to ensure it’s a secure and comfortable one. We hope these tips and tricks can help you make a decision for your dilemma.

If you’d like to consult us for an interior design project, do feel free to contact us. We wish you good luck in your upcoming project!