Makeover Trend Creates Opportunity for Interior Designers

How many people would rather make over their homes than have a makeover themselves? Most would, apparently. A recent survey showed that 75% of people in the US would prefer a home makeover of $10,000 than a personal one. This can be a great source of business for residential interior designers.

How many people would rather make over their homes than have a makeover themselves? Most would, apparently. A recent survey showed that 75% of people in the US would prefer a home makeover of $10,000 than a personal one. This can be a great source of business for residential interior designers.

Not only that, but nearly the same amount of people plan to start a home improvement or design project in the next year. Most people said they would consult their local hardware store chain for design ideas, but don’t despair – there is also good news for interior designers. Over one third of people surveyed said they would hire a contractor or interior designer.

TV Trends to Interior Design

Home and design shows like “Trading Spaces” air many fun home makeover shows. Most of the time, somewhat outdated rooms are turned into modern spaces with taste and creativity.

Why do people love these shows so much? Because it offers them something valuable – ideas. Viewers learn different tricks of the design trade during these shows, and while they are learning on their own, there are a lot of homeowners who need or enjoy personal input and service. This creates interior design jobs, and savvy interior designers will surely take advantage of this trend in residential interior design.

Big Opportunities for Residential Interior Designers

Not only is there a higher opportunity to work with homeowners who hire interior designers directly, but there are many homeowners who meet tough challenges partway through a home makeover, and then hire a designer. If you like working with people and completing home makeovers, maybe residential interior design is for you.

Posted on August 1, 2006 at 10:16 AM

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