Save Time, Money, & Soothe Your Stress by Hiring a Certified Interior Designer
Penny-Pinching idea for Farmhouse Style Bathroom
Have you ever wondered why you need a Certified Interior Designer? Here are the top 5 reasons:
Save Time - Designers can save you time and relieve you from the stress involved in a renovation project, by coordinating contractors and purchasing items directly!
Formally trained & educated - We listen and understand our clients and are passionate about design.
Certified/Licensed - I have taken and passed the NCIDQ exam to become a Certified Interior Designer in the State of MN.
Maintain Certification - We complete CEU’s (Continuing Education Unit) in education, codes, technical, accessibility, & ethics. These CEU’s are a 2-year cycle, after which, I need to obtain new CEU’s again.
Networking - We participate in Conference & Invitation Only Events.
Presently, I am focusing on Networking. I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Orlando Florida for Kitchen & Bath Industry Show/International Building Expo from February 8 – February 10, 2022. I wrote this article in my hotel room while attending this Conference & Expo. They called it Design and Construction Week.
Aerial view of the vendors… This is 1/8 of the overall conference size.
Upon walking in I was met by over thousands of vendors. The range includes appliances, millwork (cabinetry, door, trim/casing, closet systems), flooring, tile, plumbing items, outdoor spaces, staircases, garage doors, exterior materials, lighting, countertops, and many more. I had the opportunity to talk with experts in their industry about what’s newly trending. For instance: floating staircases with wood & metal combination are what’s hot right now.
Yes, it’s still trending with a twist by adding lighting in the handrails and underneath the treads. This will help with those late-night munchies. Now you will be able to see going down the stairs without using a flashlight or turning on a big light. Let’s face it: This would prevent me from tripping on my stairs, so I do not wake my children while sneaking some ice cream.
My take-aways from the Design & Construction week:
Metallic finishes for garage doors and exterior finishes
Custom Millwork from across the country; I would not be able to see them locally
New appliances not even in the US market yet. I was able to provide them with professional feedback
Garage doors, windows, and doors from South America that are not marketed in the US yet.
High gloss for front doors
Massive Front Door 5’0”W x 10’0”H
I am filled with astonishment in how this industry gives back to their fellow designers, builders, remodelers, contractors, etc. It was an amazing 3 days of learning & seeing new products and innovations at the Expo. I am wondering which one of my clients will have this beauty in their kitchen.
Humongous Kitchen Aide Mixer
Let’s start promoting creativity and well-being for your home, so family and friends feel welcomed. Start dreaming about the spaces/rooms you are going to start transforming in your home.
I am only a phone call away to make that possibility a reality….
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This article was also published in Lake Elmo Living & The Connector from Best Version Media
