lIfestyle: Decorating is kinda like fixing a tire
Decorating is kinda like fixing your own tire, repairing a broken pipe, or selling your own home.
You probably know how to change a tire, You can read up on repairing a broken pipe, and how hard can it be to take a few pictures of your home, put a sign on your lawn and let everyone know, your house is for sale?
The skill set can easily be achieved with a little patience and dedication, but do you have the time to invest? With trying to maintain balance in our very busy lives might it be easier to:
1. Call AAA or another auto service to change your tire in less than 15 minutes flat.
2. Call the plumber to repair the broken pipe or
3. Take advantage of a realtors negotiating skills, contacts, and expertise to just get the job done for you????
Well decorating is much like that.
Hiring a design professional can save you time, save you money and get the job done.
They can handle the headaches and inevitable snafus that come with ordering furniture or coordinating contractors for the various stages of a project.
It’s okay to seek help, much like you would to seek a dentist for an extraction, or an attorney to represent you for a case.
Here are a few great resources to consider
1. Many furniture stores have in-house design consultants at no additional cost.
2. Lowes and Home depot have in-house people that can assist with building needs, kitchen selections, tiling etc.
3. Interior decorators and designers can be strategic advocates, as they often have significant resources, and bring value to your project when you need someone who can handle the big picture.
Decorating is kinda like fixing a tire, repairing a broken pipe, or selling your own home. Are you ready to take it on? If not,which resource best fits your needs.
Do you need help getting a jump start on a project?
Does the process seem a bit overwhelming?
Consider downloading our PROJECT STARTER TOOL KIT to help guide you in the right direction. 
It’s easy. Every new subscriber receives it for FREE! Look for the button on our home page and if you know someone that might also benefit, share it forward.
We also have 3 distinct design plans:
Refresh Your Space The “DIY Plan” A Total Redesign Contact us to see which plan is right for you; our one hour consultation, can help get you started in the right direction. Ricci Jackson is a Certified Interior Decorator and founder of Your Design Partner. The goal of Ydp is to meet you where you are In your design process. Reserve your appointment today by calling (217) 722-4806 or email us at rjackson@yourdesignpartner.com
Inspiring creativity,
Ricci
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