Did you move in recently? Or are you renovating? Do you have any doubts about how the rooms will be decorated? For you to have the best results in renovations, it is essential to hire a Vancouver architect and/or interior designer. Depending on the case, the most interesting thing would be to have both. These professionals are able to go through all the processes that involve the renovation and decoration of a house quickly and objectively and with the best cost-benefit ratio.
Anyone who thinks the investment is expensive is wrong. Hiring an architect and/or interior designer makes the decoration project more effective and economical. But who to hire? What is the difference between an interior designer and an architect? That’s what we will explain to you next.
Vancouver Interior Designer
The interior designer has the role of looking for creative, technical and aesthetically appealing solutions. The objective is to offer quality of life, well-being and use of space for those who live or circulate in that property. This professional considers factors such as the structure of the building, location, respect for the environment, social and legal context for the use of the space. That is, she/he evaluates all factors and adapts it to the needs of that space (such as housing or work, for example).
This ranges from layout to furniture selection, lighting and color chart. But unlike architects, interior designers cannot request structural changes to buildings. That is, if your goal is just to renovate the furniture or even change the function of a room – transforming a space into a new home office, for example – a designer is the professional who can help you in this task.
Vancouver Architect
The architect, on the other hand, is the right professional to transform your needs and desires into spatial solutions, and build or renovate your property. She/He has a unique background that enables her/him to combine technique, creativity, functionality and aesthetics, making your property more pleasant, environmentally sustainable and suited to your needs and your budget.
They can work in different areas, such as: urban planning, landscaping, project study and planning, technical drawing execution, budgeting, standardization, measurement and quality control, construction execution, property valuation and technical services. The work of an architect begins when choosing the land for construction and continues with the elaboration of the architectural project, supervision and execution of the works.
In other words, unlike interior designers, architects are authorized to make structural changes to buildings, as well as build new spaces. Therefore, if you are renovating and want to tear down a wall or even move the bathroom, for example, an architect is the best professional for the task. Depending on the type of renovation or construction desired, there is also a need for an engineer.
Which One to Hire?
Now that you know the differences between professionals, you need to pay attention to some details when hiring. Any change in the structure of the property or building needs to go through an architecture or civil engineering professional. In this case, it would be better to already have both the architect and the designer with you – in this way, you combine structural renovation with well-thought-out rooms that are adequate for their functions.
If you are in the Vancouver area and have questions about the professionals needed for your project, please contact us. m+ Design is composed of both an architect, Nadi Miri, and a designer, Ellie Miri. We can help you at all stages and show you the best path to follow in your case.