WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?

magician879099 · 2025-11-21T13:43:24Z

Trying to figure out how to pick someone to help design our new place and honestly, I’m kinda overwhelmed. There are so many people out there calling themselves “designers” or “architects” and I can’t really tell who’s legit or just has a nice Instagram feed, you know? Is there some kind of certification or license I should be looking for? Or is it more about their portfolio and if you vibe with their style? Also, is it normal to interview a few before deciding? I feel weird about wasting people’s time but I also don’t wanna get stuck with someone who doesn’t get what we want. Any red flags I should watch for? Would love to hear how others picked theirs (or what you wish you’d done differently).

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“I’d rather risk a bit of mess than miss out on something unexpected.”

I get where you’re coming from, but in my experience, too much ambiguity at the start can cause real headaches down the line—especially if you’re dealing with permits or tight budgets. I’ve seen projects stall because the “vibe” wasn’t nailed down early enough. Sure, some flexibility is good, but locking in the basics up front saves a lot of stress (and money) later. Sometimes those last-minute decisions end up costing more than they’re worth.