"They may seem like they have magical powers to some, but interior designers are not born ready to create beautiful interiors at the drop of a hat - they're human, just like any other professional. And many learn the best lessons about chic style and great function the hard way. A costly mistake is a design pro's worst nightmare (especially for a budget!), but it's a gem for everyone else in that it's an opportunity to prevent it from happening again."
"Sometimes, it's just a matter of saving money. After all, trivial design decisions can very quickly snowball into expenses that a client didn't see coming. And unlike other retailers, custom design orders aren't always truly refundable - restock fees and return shipping costs can be quite steep. But more often than not, expensive mistakes also teach you a thing or two about overall style."
"Not testing paint swatches across multiple lighting scenarios. One of the biggest learning lessons for anyone new to interior design is that lighting is everything - and can quite literally change how a room feels and looks throughout the day. Rachel Cannon, principal designer and founder of Baton Rouge-based Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors, explains both the color and warmth of light bulbs - as well as how much sunlight pours into a space - can alter the color on most paints."
Interior designers frequently learn practical and financial lessons through costly mistakes that homeowners can avoid. Small design choices can escalate into major expenses because custom orders may carry restock fees and return shipping costs. Planning must balance how a space functions with how it looks to prevent regret. Lighting has a major effect on paint appearance; bulb color, bulb warmth, and varying daylight change how paint reads throughout the day. Testing paint swatches in multiple lighting scenarios and considering refund policies upfront reduces repainting, returns, and unexpected costs.
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