The Advantages of DIY Design Kits over Hiring an Interior Designer

When it comes to home renovation projects, there are various paths you can take to bring your vision to life.  When it comes to renovating your home, the decision-making process can be both exciting and overwhelming.  One crucial choice you’ll need to make is whether to hire an interior designer or purchase a DIY design kit.  While hiring an interior designer has its merits, opting for a DIY design kit offers a unique set of benefits.  In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of choosing a DIY design kit over hiring an interior designer from cost savings to creative freedom and reduced stress.

1. Affordability:

One of the most significant advantages of a DIY design kit is the cost savings it offers.  Hiring an interior designer can be quite expensive, with an hourly rate of $200+.  Selecting finishes for an entire home can take more than 20 hours, resulting in a considerable expense.  On the other hand, our comprehensive DIY design kits are a fraction of the price for an entire home, making it the perfect budget friendly option and saving you thousands of dollars. 

2. Time investment: 

The finishes in our DIY design kits have been carefully curated by professional designers who have already done the leg work for you.  It eliminates the need for extensive shopping trips and decision making.  This streamlines selection process saves you valuable time that would otherwise be spent browsing countless options in stores and at lengthy design consultations.

 The resources provided serve as a guide for you, allowing you to focus your time and energy on implementing the design so you can skip the lengthy consultation process.

 3. Simplifies Decision-Making:

Making design decisions can be overwhelming, especially when faced with numerous choices in terms of finishes, materials and colours.  Our DIY design kits simplify the decision-making process by offering a curated selection of options that have been thoughtfully chosen to complement each other.  By narrowing down the choices, the design kit reduces decision fatigue and analysis paralysis, allowing you to make quicker and more confident decisions.  This saves you time and helps you progress smoothly through your home renovation.   

4. Personalised Look:

One of the most exciting aspects of a DIY design kit is the opportunity to choose the look you want for your home. While an interior designer can provide insights and suggestions, their ultimate goal is to bring YOUR vision to life.  By opting for a DIY design kit, YOU become the curator of your own space that truly represents your personality and taste.

Taking an active role in designing your home with a DIY design kit gives you a greater sense of control and involvement of the process.  While hiring an interior designer involves entrusting your vision to someone else, using a DIY design kit gives you the freedom to choose the finishes and materials that resonate with your personal preferences.  Having this level of creative control over the design process alleviates stress and provides a greater sense of satisfaction throughout the renovation journey.

 5. Reduced overwhelm and stress:

Undertaking a home renovation, particularly choosing finishes, can often feel overwhelming and stressful. The sheer number if choices available can be paralysing, and the pressure to make the right decisions can weigh heavily.  However, with a DIY design kit, the stress is significantly reduced.  These kits are thoughtfully curated by a design professional who has already done the hard work for you.  By offering a pre-selected range of finishes and materials, DIY design kits simplify the decision-making process, making it more enjoyable and less daunting.

6. Flexibility 

Designing your home using a DIY design kit gives you the flexibility to iterate your design choices.  All the finishes provided in our design kits can be mixed and matched.  You have peace of mind knowing that whatever you choose will work well together and create that designer look that will make you so proud of what you created. 

Opting for a DIY design kit brings numerous benefits over hiring an interior designer.  By simplifying decision-making, eliminating the need for extensive shopping, and giving you a sense of control, a DIY design kit helps to reduce stress and overwhelm associated with the home renovation process.  It provides a structured framework that guides you through the design process while still allowing room for personal expression and creativity.  With less stress and overwhelm, you can enjoy the journey of transforming your home into a beautiful and harmonious space. 

See you next time

Michal x