Create Your Dream Home - 6 Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer
Updated: December 2025
You were so sure this was going to be your project.
After all, you've been preparing for this. You’ve watched the HGTV shows, pinned the mood boards, and maybe even priced out tile or painted a couple of samples on the wall.
But then one of the kids got sick, or hockey season started, and that took up your weekends, or your parents needed a little extra help, and all of a sudden, it's a year later, and you haven't moved any further.
Trust me, I completely understand.
You’ve got great taste. What you don't have is hours to make it happen.
That’s where working with a professional interior designer comes in. You're not giving up on your project. You're delegating. The same way you trust your team at work or hire experts in your business, you’re bringing in someone who knows how to get the job done right.
Because while you could DIY your design, you don’t have to. In fact, you've earned the right not to.
Let's discuss six reasons why hiring a designer is the smarter choice if you want to transform your home into something you’ll be proud to come back to every day.
6 Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer
1. Everything is clear from the start.
I bet you thought that I was going to lead by telling you about how great your home will look. Yes, it is going to look amazing. But what's really going to feel incredible is the clarity that comes from having a solid plan.
When you're investing in your home, you want to make sure you're doing it right. A good interior designer can help you define your style, organize all those ideas and build a clear plan that takes into account every detail.
You're not going to have to worry about missing anything. You won't think twice about how it will all come together. That's what we do. Through mood boards, 3D visuals, detailed drawings, and all our communication, we're going to make sure you know where we're headed and exactly how we're going to get there.
2. You're involved without doing a remodel on your own.
There is a reason you delegate at work and in other parts of your life. You enjoy bringing your ideas to the table, collaborating with people who know their stuff, and then watching the details fall into place.
Hiring a professional interior designer feels like being a kid going on vacation. You get to be all excited about the adventure, while your parents handle the packing, planning and logistics that make the trip actually work.
It's the same when you renovate. You stay part of the fun, creative conversations, such as the artwork, tiles and little pieces that give your home personality.
Meanwhile, we handle the rest. We coordinate the trades, track the orders, and manage the schedule.
You get to enjoy the experience without the stress of running it.
3. You stay on budget.
This is a big one. Your renovation is a significant investment of time and money, and a good interior designer will save you both.
Remember that plan we talked about earlier? That's going to keep your budget steady and your project from wandering in ten different directions. When we have the big picture locked in, you won't circle back or rethink your decisions halfway through.
You may have seen this in the projects you handled yourself. You fall in love with a tile until you don’t anymore. So you change it. Then the paint needs to change to match, and suddenly the layout feels wrong, too. Before you know it, the whole thing starts to spiral.
Every change means more time, more materials, more labour and more stress. And those costly mistakes add up faster than you think.
Because our background combines both architecture and interior design, we understand how decisions made early on affect budgets down the line. Clients tell us they appreciate how we plan each step before anything is ordered. It saves you time, money and keeps things moving.
4. You get access to better decor and furniture options.
There is a whole world of fixtures, decor and furniture beyond what you see in stores.
Interior designers have access to trade-only vendors, local makers, and high-quality materials that are not available in retail shops. We also have long-standing relationships with these suppliers, which means better communication, fewer delays, and a much higher chance of getting custom options or quick solutions when something needs extra attention.
This is how you get a home that feels personal and brings a level of personality that retail stores simply can't offer. It's less catalogue, more character.
When it comes to working with these vendors, we handle every part of sourcing. That includes finishes, furnishings, delivery, installation, and every small detail, so you don't spend your evenings scrolling for the perfect piece. We already know where to find it.
5. Our process saves you time and keeps your renovation running smoothly.
If you’ve ever managed a renovation before, you know how quickly things can get complicated. With multiple trades, tight schedules, and constant decisions, even minor missteps can cause delays.
Our approach keeps that from happening. We map everything out in advance with detailed drawings, realistic timelines, and consistent communication. Everyone involved knows the plan, follows the plan, and stays connected throughout the project.
6. Your home looks and feels fantastic.
We are suckers for that first reveal moment, when you see just how beautiful your new space is. We love hearing how it's finally home - the place you've been waiting for.
But that's not all.
We love it when you tell us how your new space is actually working for you. Your new kitchen layout made it possible for you to make a smoothie while your partner packed school lunches, and no one bumped into each other. Your living room now fits your whole family comfortably for movie night without rearranging furniture every time.
At the end of the day, that's why we do what we do. To give you a design to come home to that supports your family's life, every morning, afternoon and night.
Bring Your Interior Design Dreams to Life with EBO Design
Renovating your home is a big decision, and you deserve to work with a designer who makes the process feel straightforward and enjoyable from start to finish. At EBO Design, our interior design services are tailored to the way families in Edmonton actually live. We listen closely, plan carefully, and guide every step so you always know what is happening and why it matters.
You bring the ideas and the life you want your home to reflect. We bring the structure, the creativity, and the design process to make it happen. It is a collaboration that feels easy and exciting at the same time.
If you are ready to create a home that feels like it finally fits your life, we would love to help you get there. Book your design discovery session with us today!
