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We talk to the president of The Society of British and International Design (SBID), Diana Celella, about hiring an interior designer to help with your home decor ideas
Diana Celella
The SBID is a regulatory body protecting interior designers and their clients by establishing the code of ethics and professional conduct
At what stage of their project should self-builders hire an interior designer?
As early as possible in the scheme, really. I think the sooner the professional is involved the better, because they’ll be able to consider the configuration of the property and how it will be used. This means they can make sure everything in your house coordinates, particularly on a practical level.
A good designer will do more than just look at colour palettes and furnishings; they can advise you on how many electrical outlets you’ll need, for instance, as well as telling you where your radiators should be installed according to how you’ll be using the room.