Should Your Interior Match Your Exterior?

Is your return home each day accompanied by a disruptive feeling that manifests as you step from outside through the front door? This is an emotion commonly experienced by those with a home interior that dramatically contrasts from the exterior. It’s not always just about the accents and decor (which can be changed easily) but flooring, finishing, furnishing, lighting, painting, window coverings, and even “permanent” constructs. Understanding this, you’re wondering; should your interior match your exterior? There is no steadfast rule, even if HGTV (etc.) may suggest that there is. Instead, the answer is contingent upon the following. Let’s review! 

4 Things to Consider When Determining Whether or Not Interior Design Should Reflect Your Home Exterior

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DO YOU ENJOY YOUR HOME EXTERIOR?

Does your home exterior bring you great joy? Does the color, trim, texture, and landscaping that surrounds your house provide a sense of pride? This is the most practical consideration for updating the inside of your home to match the outdoor aesthetic. Every square foot of your home should make you happy, so keep this in mind as you move along to the other considerations below.

DOES YOUR HOME EXTERIOR CONVEY GRAND EXPECTATIONS?

Was your home exterior designed to impress and standout against other properties in the neighborhood? Distinguished residential developers take great pride in this, yet leave the interior up to the homeowners-to-be. If your property clearly sets grand expectations but the interior was left to fall short (too minimal, etc.) it’s time for statement-making installations, furnishing, finishing, and possibly structural upgrades.

HOW VISIBLE IS THE INTERIOR FROM THE OUTSIDE

If you’re at all concerned about curb appeal and what others may think as they walk, cycle, or drive by, or arrive at your home, you may consider how visible the interior is from the outside. Homes with large windows, especially those that run from the floor-to-ceiling, may indeed consider upgrading their interior so that it better complements the exterior, and vice versa.

CONSIDER WHAT’S BEYOND THE YARD

Your home exterior may be about more than the color, trim, texture, and landscaping that surrounds the physical property. If your detached family house is located along or near the water, forest, countryside, orchards, wineries, or rural farmland, and this is a big part of what factored into your decision to buy the home where you did, you may consider matching the design to the panorama. This is also a good idea for if you use your property to earn revenue on the short-term rental market (Airbnb) where renters/guests will appreciate the marriage between the interior and their surroundings. Have a look at select articles below which may provide helpful insight:

- Interior Design for Beach House

- Interior Design for Waterfront Homes

- Interior Design for Cabins and Cottages

- Interior Design for Winter Wonderlands

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Updating any interior to be more harmonious with it’s exterior requires the careful eye, insight, and touch, of a professional interior designer. If your home is located anywhere in the Greater Vancouver BC area you can reach out to Calvert Interior Design for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation.

CALL 604.924.4034

EMAIL INFO@CALVERTDESIGN.CA

(Vancouver BC Homeowners)

Pros and Cons of Hiring an Interior Designer for Your Home

You’re tired of your current home interior. The functional layout, lighting, accents and decor, and all around aesthetic no longer works for your household. There are updates and adjustments that you have made in an attempt to make it all work, but the do-it-yourself (DIY) approach really isn’t cutting it. As a result you are coming around to the realization that you may need to bring in a professional. However, as a pragmatic person you have decided to weigh the pros and cons of hiring an interior designer for your house or condo. Unsure of what these may be? Let’s review!

oVERVIEW OF the Pros and Cons of Hiring an Interior Designer to Enhance the Look, Function, and Feel of Your House or Condominium

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PROS of Hiring an Interior Designer

Ability to Make Structural Upgrades for Your Home

If you only wanted to update the visuals in your home (furniture, window coverings, accents, and decor) you would be consider an interior decorator. But as addressed above, you desire enhancements to the function and flow of your spaces as well. This typically involves the removal of structures and barriers that obstruct views, natural light, and occupant movement. Full service firms with interior architects on staff are qualified to make structural recommendations and changes to your property so that you can enjoy upgrades that will accomplish your goals. These may include (but are not exclusive to) skylight and window installations, removal of walls, additions of kitchen islands/prep-stations, entire bathroom renovations, and conversions that turn a simple storage space into a fully functioning suite.

Access to Preferred Subcontractors

This carries over from above. A professional interior designer has vetted and established relationships with the best subcontractors in your locale. This helps ensure that electrical, alternative energy, HVAC, and plumbing integrations that are a part of interior upgrades are enhanced and installed to protect the integrity of your home.

Access to Distinguishing Materials

Interior designers, particularly those with an international pedigree, know where the “good stuff” is located. They have access to distinguishing materials needed to make statement-making and incomparable (in your community) upgrades to countertops, flooring, cabinets, backsplashes, ceilings, furnishings, and other tactile areas of your home. The average homeowner has little-to-no idea where ( nor the connections) to access these textile, wood, steel, stone, and composite materials to create a dream interior.

Access to Discounts on Materials

Interior designers have access to the aforementioned premium materials (or all other materials for that matter) at a price that an individual homeowner does not. Interior designers receive either “bulk discounts” for providing repeat business to material/furnishing suppliers, or reduced rates by simply having an established professional relationship with given manufactures and suppliers. This is the benefit of years of networking from within the industry.

Understanding of How Installations and Additions Impact a Home

An interior designer is trained to understand how new integrations can impact quality of life and the integrity of a home. For instance, do you know to what degree window coverings impact heating and cooling requirements through each season, and how these translate to monthly energy expenditure? This is just one example of how an interior designer can optimize your home and help you mitigate longterm expenses. This leads us to the “cons” portion of the overview. Let’s get to it!

Cons of Hiring an Interior Designer

Cost (or perception of cost)

Removing any risk of choosing a poor and under-qualified interior design firm from the equation (view how to choose one here) there is only one con that consistently comes up - cost. Yes, interior design is an investment. You can view the by-room fees associated with premium interior design right here. However, it’s important to note that this is a short term concern. As discussed in the first section, an investment in interior design, no matter how substantial., eventually pays for itself. This occurs in-part because of increased energy efficiencies, and logically through increased market value. The latter is a big benefit should you choose to sell in the future, but it can also be beneficial when an in market value increases equity and allows a homeowner to leverage equity to make other investments. But that’s another story for another day. Stay tuned!

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As you can see, the pros far outweigh the single (and short term) “con”. If your home is located anywhere in the Greater Vancouver BC area you can reach out to our firm for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation.

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(Vancouver BC Homeowners)

Interior Designer for Showroom (Residential Developments)

Residential showrooms, also referred to as display suites, are used by house and multi-residential developers to allow prospective buyers to understand what a given property will look, function, and feel like. In a perfect world, the architecture alone would sell itself, but in reality, buyers need help in imagining what taking up residence in the home will be like. While digital 3D renderings are nice to have, they simply don’t cut it with distinguishing individuals and households who demand an on-premises and hands-on experience. Understanding this, you are searching for an interior designer for showroom projects. If you have completed or are currently building a condo, townhouse, detached family home, or other residential project in the BC Lower Mainland there is only one interior designer to turn to. Read ahead to find out why our award winning firm is Vancouver’s top pick for residential showrooms.

WHY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPERS IN VANCOUVER CHOOSE CALVERT DESIGN TO ENHANCE CONDO-HOUSE SHOWROOMS TO ATTRACT BUYERS

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QUALIFICATIONS TO ASSIST W/PROPERTIES IN-DEVELOPMENT

Are you wondering when to bring in an interior designer for your showroom? The earlier the better when it comes to working with Calvert Design Studio. In addition to “traditional” interior design expertise, our team includes interior architects. That means we can assist with valuable insights into structural upgrades that will be advantageous not just to your upcoming showroom/s but to the residential development itself, should you desire to receive this level of input.

INTERIOR DESIGNER FOR ALL SHOWROOM SPACES

Buyers don’t want to see just the main living space. They want to experience what every single room in their prospective new home will be like. Our firm specializes in the interior design and interior architecture of all spaces, from attic to wine cellar. Learn more about each of the following:

• Bedroom interior design

• Bathroom interior design

• Kitchen interior design

• New baby and kids’ room interior design

• Stairway interior design

• Home office interior design

• Basement interior design

ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS FOR DIVERSE BUYERS

If you want to appeal to the cultural melting pot of buyers in Greater Vancouver BC, your showroom must convey a sense of international flare without being too obvious about it (which can backfire). Having worked on projects all over the world, our team has access to an international pool of suppliers and manufacturers to match paints, textiles, furnishings, accents, and materials (wood, stone, steel, vinyl, composites, et cetera) to your target demographic’s aesthetic.

AFTER-MARKET SERVICES FOR NEW BUYERS

Provide added value to buyers by connecting them to the very same firm that produced the design of the showroom that motivated them to purchase the home. While Calvert Design Studio provides services to residential developers, we are first and foremost interior designers for luxury homeowners in Vancouver. Your buyers will enjoy dedicated and personalized attention from our boutique interior design firm that they will not receive from other showroom designers out there. We will work closely with them to create their dream interior, which will reflect well on your residential development company.

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Let’s talk about the goals for your residential showroom/s. Reach out to our firm today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation. 

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Interior Designer for Office Space Vancouver BC

To enhance employee satisfaction and subsequently workplace productivity, it is no longer considered acceptable for commercial offices to be designed like Dunder Mifflin. Unless of course you do an EXACT replica (which would be awesome). Instead, local small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the Greater Vancouver area have realized the importance of investing in an interior designer for their office space. While we could quote the numerous statistics that confirm enhanced interiors do indeed increase productivity and reduce turnover by X and Y percent, respectively, you already know this. What you demand today, is access to a team who will truly make a positive impact within the walls of your business. You’ve come to the right place.

Why Choose Calvert Design Studio for the Interior Design of Your SMB Office Space

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Bringing the Luxury Home Touch into Your Office

Our interior design firm is has an impeccable reputation for upgrading the aesthetics and functionality of luxury homes locally (Vancouver) and internationally. In a number of these upscale residential projects we are called upon to design home office spaces and work studios.

We bring this attention to the finest details required for luxury homes into office projects so that everyone who works within feels safe, welcome and appreciated yet enthusiastic and ready to put in a spirited day at the office, every day.

This positive psychological impact is made possible through a variety of interior integrations, including (but not exclusive to) the following (as desired):

• Increased natural lighting via window and/or skylight expansions and/or installations

• Removal of original construction barriers that may make your team feel “closed in”

• Color changes to paints with tones that are known to boost mood and energy levels

• Replacement of bland flooring and other uninteresting surface materials with more inspired materials and finishes

• Replacement of bland textiles (on carpeting, drapery, etc.) with more inspired options

• Addition of furnishing, accents, art, and decor to liven up each and every room in the office

Further, as luxury home interior designers we also have expertise in designing spaces that most offices neglect, such as bathrooms and breakroom kitchens

Designing for Improved Function + flow

Office interior design through Calvert will also (as desired) optimize functionality and layout and encourage collaboration among your staff/team. This is generally accomplished through the integration of intuitive layouts can make it easy for people to navigate your office space. The aforementioned removal of original barriers/constructs typically assist with this goal. 

Designing for Sustainability

Interior design also plays a direct role in attaining and maintaining sustainability goals and reducing your corporate carbon footprint. This can be accomplished via the above-detailed increase in natural light to reduce reliance on costly artificial lighting. Window systems such as Smart blinds and shades also help mitigate heat loss in the cold months and keep spaces cool in the summer, reducing expenses related to heating and cooling. Moreover, we have access to international suppliers, manufacturers, and “makers” who adhere to environmental best practices (i.e. using reclaimed wood, etc.) to assist in hitting your own environmental goals, be they out of personal responsibility or for LEED certification, or both.

Setting the Tone in Entryways, Lobbies, and Reception

Does your office welcome current and prospective customers, clients, and investors (as applicable) in on a regular basis? The interior design of your entryway, lobby, and reception area establishes the all important first impression (which can make or break a deal) in addition to maintaining customer/client/investor confidence on all subsequent visits. Calvert Design understands this, which is why our services have been secured to work on lobbies for strata buildings and the like (see images below of recent work).

Pedigree in Interior Architecture

You may have noticed that some of the enhancements listed above typically require the hands-on work of a general contractor. You are correct! And this is what sets Calvert Design apart from any other interior designer for office spaces in Vancouver. Members of our team have a long and established background in interior architecture that you as a client will greatly benefit from. Learn more here.

Brand Enhancement

We understand the importance of protecting your brand. Or, if the brand has yet to be firmly established we can help you do so with the interior design of your office space. After our initial phone call (a FREE first consult) and a followup official consultation we will cover questions and desires regarding colors and textures (etc.) that are important to existing or desired brand materials and marketing collateral. From here, we can dip into our deep international pool of suppliers and manufacturers to match paints, textiles, furnishings, accents, and materials (wood, stone, steel, vinyl, composites, et cetera) to your brand aesthetic.

Home Offices Too!

Do you and other members of the team often work from home in addition to the commercial space? Create symbiosis between the two environments by having us design you and your team’s home offices as well. View more on our home office interior design service.

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Let’s talk about the goals for your office space/s. Reach out to our Vancouver interior design firm today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation. 

CALL 604.924.4034

EMAIL INFO@CALVERTDESIGN.CA

Interior Designer for Beach House in Vancouver BC

When most BC residents hear “beach home” they envision a vacation property somewhere along the California coast or maybe even in Hawaii. But in reality, the Greater Vancouver area boasts a large number of oceanfront properties, from Kitsilano and Point Grey to West Van and Tsawwassen and beyond. While proximity to the sea is the largest part of the allure, older properties that have persisted along our shores for decades are often in need of an aesthetic and functional upgrade. As a homeowner searching an interior designer for a beach house you’re among them. You’ll be pleased to know you have just found the most qualified firm in the area to get the job done. Please read ahead to learn more.

Why Consider Calvert Design Studio to Manage the Interior Design of Your Greater Vancouver Beach House

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Interior Architecture Expertise for Structural Upgrades

Homeowners in search of a beach house interior designer are in reality seeking the services of an interior architect. Why is the latter more appropriate to your needs?

Older beach houses in the region were not built with expansive windows, nor skylights. Instead they were constructed more like traditional cabins and cottages that you find in the woods. This is frustrating for homeowners who want to enjoy the view of the beach and body of water before them. It also thwarts desires to leverage natural light and reduce reliance on interior lighting. A standard interior designer cannot do anything about this problem, whereas an interior architect can. With our background in interior architecture and general contracting (view more here) and current partnerships with the city’s top subcontractors we are qualified to oversee structural upgrades such as window (and skylight) additions and expansions. If you really want something dramatic we can also take on the project management of wall removals in addition to expansions to make room for beach house sunrooms or solariums.

Access to Materials to Protect Against Salty Air

There’s nothing like waking up to the subtle scent of saltwater in the air, right? Well, many of the structures in your home may not think so. While this issue is certainly most threatening to home exteriors, it can be a problem for those who like to leave the windows and doors open (which is common among beach house homeowners) or for houses with poor exterior facing wall cladding and/or roof insulation.

Over time, the mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl) has a negative impact on certain metals and can even alter wood structures. Heavy concentrations of salt can even impact interior paint (resulting in peeling and fading) when compared to properties not settled along Vancouver’s inlets. This degradation on home interior structure surfaces is slow but gradual, which is likely why you didn’t notice potential for an issue when you first took possession of the home. If you want to protect the integrity of your beach house interior, choose a designer who has international access to materials and finishes that are ideal for flooring, stairways, cabinets, trim (etc.) that are most exposed to salty air. Calvert Design Studio is that firm. View more on this below.

Access to Materials for Natural Beachfront Aesthetics

Above we discussed interior design + architectural enhancements that improve functional elements of your property’s interior. But a big part of what brought you here is the fact that you want an aesthetic upgrade. 

Looking around the other homes along the beachfront, you have come to know what you don’t want. Many have gone all-in on the beach house “vibe” adorning their interiors with the standard nautical blue and adding accents that are more appropriate to the cabin interior of a two-masted schooner. Now if that floats your boat, that’s totally fine. However, modern beach houses are instead graced with organic tones and textures that are more natural to their environment. Calvert Design Studio has partnerships with global manufacturers and suppliers from Mexico to the Mediterranean and beyond. This provides our clients (yourself included) with fabrics, glass, metals, natural stone, textiles, woods, and composites that other interior designers in Vancouver, BC, and Canada do not have access to. 

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Contact Calvert Design Studio for your FREE 20-minute phone consultation  regarding the interior design of your beach house.

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EMAIL INFO@CALVERTDESIGN.CA

Condo Lobby Interior Design Vancouver BC

Do you own or manage a multi-residential strata property? Or do you have one in development? If so, you understand the importance of providing residents and other stakeholders with functionally and aesthetically superior common areas. Of course, it all begins with the space that makes the first impression for all who arrive through the front entrance - the lobby. As a result you’ve got interior design on the mind, which we can tell you firsthand is a very wise investment.

Benefits of investment in strata condo lobby interior design include the following:

• Enhanced lobby areas attract condo buyer interest

• Enhanced lobby areas attract condo renter interest (as applicable)

• Increased pride and satisfaction for condo property occupants

• Increased pride and satisfaction for condo property staff (doorpersons and on-site security)

• Increased resale value for condo unit sellers

• Increased resale value for strata condo property building

• Eco upgrades may qualify strata for provincial and federal tax credits and rebates

Ready to move forward with this worthy project? If your building is located anywhere in Greater Vancouver or the BC Lower Mainland there is only one firm to consider; Calvert Design Studio. Here’s why.

WHY CHOOSE CALVERT DESIGN FOR STRATA CONDO LOBBY INTERIOR DESIGN IN GREATER VANCOUVER BC

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interior designers + INTERIOR architects

We’re not just interior designers, but interior architects with an extensive international background in general contracting. This means that we’re qualified to advise on, and take on, the project management of structural upgrades and installations that will elevate your aspirations to an entirely higher level. Our partnerships with the Vancouver area’s best subcontractors and renovation experts enable the opportunity to reimagine what’s possible with respect to ceilings, flooring, barriers, walls, skylights, and windows. This is all on top of traditional interior design elements such as furnishing, window coverings, paint colors, art installations, and decor. View more about our interior architecture background right here.

ACCESS TO DISTINGUISHING DESIGN MATERIALS

Our pedigree in international interior design and architecture has also resulted in global partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers of materials that other local firms do not have access to. If you desire access to tiles, textiles, woods, metals, composites, and fixtures that distinguish your strata building from the rest in Vancouver, Calvert Design is your unlimited resource.

PHOTOS OF A RECENTLY COMPLETED CONDO LOBBY INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT

The following project was completed in union with Vancouver’s own Revision Renovations (view their Instagram profile for reference).

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Contact Calvert Design Studio for your FREE 20-minute phone consultation  regarding the interior design of your strata condo lobby and more.

CALL 604.924.4034

EMAIL INFO@CALVERTDESIGN.CA

Bedroom Interior Designer

Given that the average person sleeps for 8 hours in a day (must be nice) it can be calculated that people sleep through one-third of their lives. That’s about 229,961 hours spent in the bedroom sleeping. Factor in the time spent getting dressed, watching TV in bed, and assorted hijinks (ahem) and you’re looking at an even greater proportion of one’s existence occurring within the walls of their respective chambers. It therefore makes sense that interior design should take top priority in the boudoir. You prescribe to this accurate notion, and as such are searching for a bedroom interior designer near your home. If you rest your head in the Greater Vancouver BC area there is only one firm to turn to; Calvert Design Studio. You can schedule your FREE initial consultation today by emailing info@calvertdesign.ca or read ahead first to learn more.

WHY INVITE CALVERT DESIGN INTO THE BEDROOM OF YOUR GREATER VANCOUVER BC HOME

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bedroom interior designers + architects

We’re not just bedroom interior designers, we’re interior architects too. That means we’re qualified to do much more than make recommendations and initiate new lighting installations, paint colors, and window treatments along with carpeting/flooring enhancements and the like. As interior architects we can make structural changes to open up new spaces or add structures (barriers for privacy, etc.) as desired. This sets us apart from all other bedroom interior designers in Vancouver.

Materials and Textiles to Promote Rest and Relaxation

There are certain textiles and materials employed in interior design that support positive feelings and suppress negative ones (anxiety, stress, etc.) that make people toss and turn at night. These textiles and materials are generally organic, featuring tones and textures that one finds in nature. That being said, every person’s psyche is unique, and may respond differently to certain types of accents. Our team takes the time to get to know you to find a match of materials and textiles that promote rest, relaxation, and positivity. From there, we dive into our international well of suppliers and manufacturers to handpick those that other bedroom interior designers in Vancouver do not have access to.

TEAM YOU CAN TRUST WITH INTIMATE SPACES

The bedroom is the most intimate room in your home. You don’t want a team of individuals and contractors who don’t respect your personal spaces. Further you want a team who is not just professional, but personable, cordial, friendly, and downright enjoyable to be around. The team at Calvert Design checks all of those boxes. We develop friendly and familial relationships with our clients so that we truly get to know what their wants and desires are for their bedroom/s. These intimate domains also include bedroom adjacent spaces, such as walk-in closets and adjoining bathrooms.

BEDROOM INTERIOR DESIGN FOR KIDS rooms TOO

Another thing that sets our team apart from other bedroom designers in Vancouver, is that we’re FUN! And that is one qualification that is absolutely required when it comes to family households with children’s bedrooms. We’ll come up with cool concepts based upon your child’s interests that will have them excited to spend more time in their room. They may even be motivated to keep their awesome new spaces clean (although we can’t guarantee that part).

Note: We also create spaces for new bundles of joy! View more on new baby interior design.

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Contact Calvert Design Studio for your FREE 20-minute phone consultation  regarding the interior design of your family home’s bedrooms.

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Why DIY Interior Design is a Really Bad Idea

The proliferation of digital transformation (smartphone apps, etc.) and the swath of instructional YouTube / TikTok videos has made the do-it-yourself (DIY) concept a viable alternative to using professional services in many areas. It can be applied to baking, cooking, crafting, fitness, gardening, and more to great success. But in some areas the DIY concept should not be attempted. This is obvious for medical and dental interventions, but we also suggest that DIY interior design can be a high-risk endeavor. Think we’re exaggerating? Please keep reading!

Why Homeowners Should Never Attempt Do-It-Yourself Interior Design and Why it's More Cost Efficient to Use a Professional

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Risk of Structural Damage

It’s important to note that this is not interior decorating that we’re talking about, but interior design which includes elements of interior architecture. A need for interior design work in the home infers the need to make structural alternations. Structural alterations are any changes made to the load-bearing elements of a home, such as walls, foundations, and beams. These changes may seem to be purely cosmetic, but opening up a wall to create a more open floor plan (etc.) can compromise the safety and stability of a house or condo. Unless you or someone in your household is an established interior designer/architect it’s best to leave it to a professional contractor. Otherwise you risk structural damage which will cost you significantly more to repair.

Creating Energy Inefficiencies

The removal or addition of structures, replacement of window coverings, addition of windows or skylights, and installation of lighting systems among other supposed enhancements all impact energy efficiency in the home. It can work for or against your carbon footprint and subsequent annual energy expenditure. Unless you have expertise in how all of these updates interact with natural light, existing HVAC systems, wall cladding and insulation, and so forth, DIY interior design runs the risk of creating energy inefficiencies that can hit you hard in the pocketbook.

Choosing the Wrong Materials for Your Needs

Homeowners attempting DIY interior design generally choose flooring, tiles, textiles, finishings furnishings, and even paints based solely on aesthetics. They don’t realize that materials need to account for the internal environment of the home, considering everything from how exposure to natural light, temperature fluctuations, and occupant interaction all impact the integrity of said materials. A professional interior designer takes a scientific approach to it all, surveying the property and all of its elements, and even occupants to ensure that all materials used in the upgrades merge perfectly with it all. Without doing this, the flooring, tiles, textiles, finishings, and furnishings may need to be repaired or replaced far too often to make it economically pleasing much less aesthetically so.

Risk of Devaluing Your Property Value

Research shows that professional interior design can result in up to a 16% increase in the value of a home. DIY interior design however can have the opposite effect due to any or all of the above.

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Delete any artificial intelligence (AI) driven iDIY interior design apps and unsubscribe to YouTube channels of the same vein. Instead, reap the rewards and return on investment (ROI) that comes with a professional interior design firm with a background in interior architecture. If your property is located in the Greater Vancouver BC area, schedule a FREE initial consultation with Calvert Design Studio today.