Many people believe they need professional help to create the home of their dreams. If you’re going to use professionals to renovate, decorate, or even build your home, I’m beginning to see a trend that makes a lot of sense. No longer is it necessary to give the entire task to one professional.
As for me, I'm very confident that I can handle the work when it comes to the way my home and garden looks. But I know when I’m out of my element. I recently had to have the roof on my home replaced. Because of the age of the house, it had to be done by a specialist. I sought out the recommendations of people I trusted and hired the best person for the job.
I’ve found that a lot of people don’t have the patience for decorating. They might love certain things but don’t know how to pull everything together. They lack confidence. Using the team approach can be very effective to demystify the task. When using professionals you still need to stay involved in every step of the process. Be vocal about the choices being made and make sure you love everything that's being chosen. If you’re losing sleep about their choices, tell the person you’re working with. By talking it out, you may better understand what they have in mind or you may be instrumental in changing the decision for the better.
The rule I live by is: even if I can’t afford it at the time, I don’t buy anything I don’t really love. I would rather wait, do without something else to get what I want or get someone to make it for me for less money. All the professionals really want the same thing I want for you. Every time you walk into your home, you love it again!
For more ideas, tips, and new items, tune in on Wednesday, September 18th at 2amfor my show. And you can always shop my collection online here: Linda Dano Home Collection.
—Linda Dano