Interior design goes beyond just being stylish. It has a huge positive impact on the way we feel and the way we do things.
Here are 7 key benefits of interior design based on our experience:
1. Budget-friendly
Interior design is economical in the long term. A professional designer will help you save money by helping you choose the best fittings and furniture that fit your budget without compromising quality. Once the one-time setup is completed, you don’t have to buy more items for the house. Except for plants. EXCEPT FOR PLANTS.
In fact, we realized we were spending more in the past few years because we buy things every now and then when we feel like it.
2. Better use of space
During the conversation with the designer, we shared our preferences and references. Having kids, we wanted our space to be also suitable for play and a lot of running. The design has transformed every space in the house to be functional, be it empty or not. Simply put, interior design has optimized every space at home.
3. Easy to maintain
As a family with a toddler, we wanted to deal with the usual mess they create whenever they eat or play. I thought, whatever beautiful space you have when they mess up, it’s still a mess. While that is true, a good interior designer would advise which style would be best for that.
Mess is unavoidable. But keeping the house orderly after a play is not impossible when you have the motivation always to see the aesthetics that you love.
4. Get rid of unnecessary stuff
When we saw the layout, we got more convinced that we had to let go of many things we didn’t need inside the house. So in the end, we moved to the new place with a lighter load and without clutter.
TIP: If you haven’t used a thing for a year, it means you don’t really need it. Let it go. Barter it, or donate it.
5. We’d rather stay at home
We lost the appetite to go out—we feel that what we have inside is better than what we’ll get from the usual hotels we go to. The family’s idea of fun is echoed by the design. We decorated the house so much that we never craved much for a staycation elsewhere. Yung mas gusto mag-stay sa bahay, kesa gumala—another savings on that area.
6. Boosts mood to an all-time high
Since we are the ones approving the design, we know what would suit our preferences and lifestyle, therefore affecting the mood of the house. When you have an ergonomic space, you are motivated to do more of what you love to do. My wife, for instance, has become even better at things she loves doing at home, in the kitchen, and even in her homeschooling sessions.
7. A haven of relaxation
Whenever we feel the need to relax or unwind by simply sitting back, a good interior design can create that atmosphere.
The good thing about interior design is that you don’t have to copy exactly what others do – because it’s all about your personal style preferences.
Why am I sharing this?
If you are someone thinking about it, I want to share with you the value I found in doing it. If you have the means, go for it. It’s a worthy investment, not just for the eye but for the mind, more importantly.
Don’t get me wrong. If the budget is tight, don’t pay for someone to do it. You can always try it yourself. There are a lot of resources online that you can check – especially if you have a creative flair. Join Home Buddies, Scandi Home Enthusiasts, or other interior design groups on Facebook to find inspiration.
One last thing: all the beauty around you won’t make sense if there’s no overflowing love, joy, and peace within. Because, at the end of the day, it’s not about the house on the outside, but about who lives inside. So a beautiful heart before a beautiful house is the true interior that matters.
