Comp. and Contrast

Comp. and Contrast

  • Submitted By: nikayokay
  • Date Submitted: 01/20/2010 3:43 AM
  • Category: English
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Hiring a Designer vs. Designing on Your Own
When you start thinking about re-doing a room, there’s always one question that comes to mind: should I hire a designer or should I design on my own? This should not be an easy question to answer because there are many pros and cons to both of these choices. Among the factors that come up, the main ones to keep in mind are the expense, expertise, and keeping in mind your wants and needs.
Hiring a designer could work out very well for you if you are the type of person that does not have an abstract view. You may also hire a designer if you do not have the time to sit down and think about what you really want to do and what needs to get done. A designer has knowledge that could work to your advantage.
One of the first things you need to think about when you hire a designer is the cost. A really good and experienced designer may charge more for their services. Your designer is there to help you pick out materials that will work out best for the space you are designing. They will be able to pick out the absolute best materials and workers for you. However, you need to keep in mind that you are paying for the best your designer has to offer, and sometimes what is best may be out of your price range. That is why you need to consider how much you are willing to spend in order to make your place the place you want to live.
Another thing to keep in mind with your decision is the designer’s expertise. There are many designers that are just starting out, but there are also many that have been in the industry for many years. The best thing you can do is ask the designer if you can look at their previous work. You could even talk to the people that they last worked for. Once you have chosen the designer you think is best, you need to remember that to trust that their expertise is probably better than yours. Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t have hired them.
Your wants and needs are also something you need to consider...

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