Style needn't cost the earth with a professional interior designer
Published on:01/04/2008
Interior designers have often been misconstrued as an expensive luxury and far beyond typical budgets. However, this is not the case. Using an interior designer can actually save money, especially if they are a member of the British Interior Design Association (BIDA). Interior designers must have a minimum of six years experience in full time employment in the field of interior design to be considered for BIDA membership and entry is via application and interview.
By hiring a BIDA member, clients will not only reap the rewards of superior expertise and design knowledge but also enjoy the benefits of an established network of trade and stockist contacts. A professional BIDA member will also be able to prevent costly mistakes by producing designs that are right first time, as well as manage the costs of the project and obtain the best results for the budget.
BIDA members have access to a list of approved quality suppliers from where they can source innovative new pieces or materials. Their network of specialist suppliers also ensures that less available, more exclusive quality furnishings and interiors can be available to their clients at affordable prices.
Brian Lawrence, BIDA member, comments: “Good interior designers will have a vast knowledge of specialist suppliers unknown to the high street where both better quality and better priced items can be individually sourced and supplied to clients.”
A professional, quality finish by a professional interior designer can raise the value of a property substantially. The enhancement of a property can often make a considerable difference to its value, and can dramatically improve the chances of a speedy and successful sale or lease, for both private and commercial properties.
The BIDA promotes high standards throughout the interior design profession, encouraging and fostering proven design ability. The BIDA website is widely used as a search engine and database tool to find interior designers of the highest calibre.
British Interior Design Association (BIDA), Tel: 020 7349 0800, www.bida.org
For further information, please contact:
Parker Hobart Associates
Tel: 020 7584 1744
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