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Modern Farmhouse

Thank you Brian Tripoli, Lauren Kerr and Kerri Fukui of City Home Collective for the fantastic shots of our project!

https://cityhomecollective.com/community/blog/place-of-worship-modern-farmhouse

 

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Kaye receives ASID’s most prestigious award

Kaye was awarded the title of Fellow by the American Society of Interior Designers this past July in Washington, D.C.  It is the Society’s most prestigious award, and recognizes a lifetime of great design and professional contributions to the interior design community.  While ASID membership now includes nearly 20,000 designers across 350 national chapters, only 301 fellowships have been awarded in the organization’s 43 year history.  

Press Release:
https://www.asid.org/press-releases/asid-announces-2018-fellows-and-honorary-fellows

About ASID:
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) believes that design impacts lives.

Founded in 1975, ASID is the oldest, largest and only multi-disciplinary professional organization for interior designers, interior design students and the manufacturers and suppliers who support the profession.

The rich, vibrant history of the organization goes back to the founding of its predecessor organizations, the American Institute of Interior Designers (AID) and the National Society of Interior Designers (NSID).

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Why You Might Want to Work With an Interior Design Pro

A designer offers 11 ways a pro can help you get the most joy from your remodel while minimizing headaches along the way

The full post written by Ontario-based designer Yanic Simard can be found here: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108744568/list/why-you-might-want-to-work-with-an-interior-design-pro

A former client shared this with me and I think it covers many of the key ways designers add value for their clients.  My favorite excerpts from the article follow (bold/italics added by me for emphasis):

It takes years to master the art of interior design. It is complex, calculated and practical. A design professional is often part creator, part project manager and sometimes even part therapist, helping homeowners to determine their dream design and bring it to life while helping them to breathe through the complexities from start to finish.

Designers see potential. When it comes to your space, design professionals see not only the limits, but also the potential. It’s easy to get used to a furniture plan or functional layout in your space, or to think that there are no other options. But trained eyes can help you see possibilities you might not have considered.

Designers use a time-tested process. Knowing your project’s limits and potential is just the beginning of a process that design professionals use to make sure a project stays on track from start to finish.

Designers can save you money. Yes, bringing in a pro to help manage your project can even save you money. There are financial considerations that you might not see upfront, including the considerable potential cost of mistakes.  That said, while professional design can prevent expensive errors, it is still a luxury. But it’s one that can be considered an investment in the enjoyment of your home.

Designers speak many languages. Some design professionals may actually speak many foreign languages, but all speak languages you might not be aware of, such as “contractor,” “architect” and “permit approval officer.” Communication is key in any design project, and mistakes and hiccups usually occur when a seemingly simple conversation or request is misinterpreted by one or both sides.

Designers save you time. Designing, building and furnishing a home is a bit like planning a wedding: You don’t realize the incredible number of decisions that need to be made until the process is already underway and the to-do lists start to pile up.

A trusted designer with knowledge and taste will greatly simplify the process of browsing materials and finishes by showing you the best of the best, rather than an overwhelming array of options.  Designers may look at hundreds of stone samples, fabrics or plumbing fixtures before showing the best three or four choices to their clients.

Designers are also trained to anticipate obstacles, which pop up in virtually every project. A professional with years of practice overseeing complex projects will be able to spot the ways things could go off course and then plan ahead to avoid issues. Coordinating the ordering and delivery of materials, the different tradespeople and installers, and your personal schedule can be hectic, but it’s important to make sure these moving parts coordinate smoothly, or the project can see serious delays. Designers are there on hand to make the crucial decisions on the spot so you can focus on life’s more important things.