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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Totally get what you mean—sometimes it feels like designers are more interested in their portfolio than your actual life. I remember one guy tried to put the laundry room right next to the main bedroom, which sounded convenient until I realized how loud it’d be at night. Did anyone else run into weird “design choices” that just didn’t make sense for daily living? I always wonder if there’s a way to spot those red flags before you’re too deep in.