Home Renovation Guide: Stage 1 Consultation – Designer or Architect?
Standing in a bare new apartment or facing an outdated home you’ve lived in for years, you excitedly open your search engine and type in ‘interior design.’ Instantly, a flood of information from design firms, independent designers, and even architectural offices appears, leaving you overwhelmed. This isn’t just about choosing who draws the plans; it’s a strategic decision that will shape your home’s future appearance, construction quality, and even legal compliance.In the past, homeowners often relied on intuition or budget to select a professional, only to realize later they’d made the wrong choice – perhaps a designer couldn’t handle structural changes, or an architect’s quote far exceeded expectations. Today, professional renovation consultants guide clients to screen partners based on the…