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4 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE HIRING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

Our favorite lender Jerry Tomlinson with Supreme Lending had some great tips he wanted to share with our clients looking at homes in League City, Pearland, and our surrounding areas.  If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Southeast Houston give us a call at 281-962-4082; we are excited to help you find a perfect home for your family!

Now, on to Jerry! –

Whether you’re styling a new room, renovating an existing one, or simply hoping to bring some fresh style to your home, putting together an aesthetically pleasing space can be a challenge. That’s when some people will start to consider hiring a professional to help them out. If you’re looking at working with an interior designer, here are four questions to ask yourself first to make sure it’s the right decision for you.

What’s your style? Do you want a Scandinavian style? Industrial? Shabby chic? Mid-century modern? Your interior designer can provide guidance if you’re not sure what kind of look you’re going for, but knowing what styles you like and dislike can offer some important guidelines to make sure you end up with a finished product you’re happy with. Here are 10 interior design style quizzes to help you narrow down what you like!

What do you need help with? You can do it yourself or you can hire a full-service interior designer who will handle every step from concept to execution, but most people need something in between. Each designer has their strengths and specialties, so it’s important to know what skills you’ll need before choosing the designer. Check out these questions before you hire a designer to make sure they are the best fit for you and your project.

Are you ready to give input? It might sound appealing to hand off a room or a home to a designer and then come back to a finished space, but in actuality, you will be answering a lot of questions and making a lot of decisions. If you aren’t ready to be decisive, it might be better to DIY your decor, so you have as much time as you need to experiment.

What’s your budget? Interior designers, like most professionals, can tailor their offering to your budget — as long as you know what it is. Make sure you’re prepared with a number or range, because many designers ask for the amount in a lump sum. Need some tips on how to determine your budget? Here’s a guide that will walk you through how to maximize your decorating budget, and tips on how to stick to it.

If you’ve answered all these questions, you probably have a good idea not just of whether or not you should hire an interior designer, but of what sort of designer you should be looking for. No matter which direction you take, best of luck putting together a home or room with a look you love!

Are you interested in financing a home purchase, or refinancing for home improvements? Please text, email, or call us. We’re here to help!

Financing a home purchase, or refinancing for a lower rate or improvements? Please text, email, or call us. Have a great day!

Jerry L. Tomlinson
Senior Loan Officer
NMLS# 188931

14841 N. Dallas Pkwy Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75254

Office: 972-447-5748
Mobile: 972-922-3742

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Thinking about selling your home and want a free home listing consultation with Stephanie and The I Spy Realty Team?  Call our office to make an appointment: (281) 962-4082.

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Confessions of a Closet Diva

Stephanie Slater, also known as the “Organized Closet Diva”, has the magic touch when it comes to decluttering and organizing. She is highly experienced and can tackle just about any space in need of TLC. She believes that decluttering your physical surroundings can help improve your day to day life, whether that is mentally or emotionally. We all need a little help at times and getting started is the hardest part. Here are some tips and advice about organizing and decluttering your home.

Here are some of Stephanie’s Top 5 organizing tips:

1. Organizing isn’t about perfection – the misconception that being organized means everything is perfect is a joke. Nobody is perfect and when you are living life and taking things day by day, things end up out of order.
2. “A place for everything, everything in its place.” – having a system or designated area for your belongings will help you avoid the pile up of clutter.
3. “Rome wasn’t built in a day” – when getting started it can feel overwhelming. Too many things to do at once… Instead, make a list of areas that you want to declutter. Prioritize that list and start with the most important. Don’t worry about any other areas of your home until you complete that first task, and so on and so forth. Before you know it, your to-do list will be done. If you are having trouble making a list, you can Pinterest or Google “home organizing lists” to give you an outline.
4. When organizing your belongings ask yourself, “Do I use this?” and “Do I need this?” if the answer is no, it’s either an item that can be sold, donated, or trashed. The sold/donate/trash items need to removed asap so have boxes and trash bags ready, if not it will just become clutter again.
5. Have fun with it! Make it a weekend family project, invite friends over and have a pizza/organizing party, get creative to make the process fun! Nobody has ever said they regret organizing and decluttering their home. Getting started is the hardest part, once you do that you will be on a roll!

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A fun home walkthrough with Stephanie in League City:

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Thinking about selling your home and want a free home listing consultation with Stephanie and The I Spy Realty Team?  Call our office to make an appointment: (281) 962-4082.

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Relocation Information

Texas City and La Marque are located within the Houston area. If you are thinking about relocating, we can help you find the perfect home and make your move as stress-free as possible. We offer valuable insight into the area to help you through your home buying experience. Contact Us at (281) 962-4082.


Are you thinking about buying or selling?

We are local experts and are here to help guide you through your home buying or selling experience.

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  • Office: (281) 962-4082
  • Call/Text: (832) 559-0527
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  • 2526 Harlequin Ct League City, TX 77573

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