eDesign has been around for a while now and is one of the most affordable ways to work with an interior designer.
But is it the right service for you? Let’s explore the pros and cons.
Pros of edesign
First, one of the most important benefits of eDesign is that the entire process is digital. This means all communication is done via email, phone, or video chats. It means that everything can be done on your own time, and it does not require someone coming in and out of your home or hours spent on shopping and meetings.
The second benefit to eDesign is that its affordable. This service allows you to work with an interior design at a fraction of the cost. Of course, this means that most of the work involved with eDesign is done by the client. This includes measuring your space, purchasing the items and styling your space. For the savvy DIYer, this normally isn’t an issue.
A third pro of eDesign is that the scope of work is fixed which means you have a fixed cost to the package that you choose. You know exactly how much you’re spending and what you’re paying for. No hidden fees!
Lastly, once you have your eDesign plan; you can take some time to process the ideas and implement them by yourself as your time and budget allow. Most e-design business models include a detailed shopping list with links that allow the client to order their sourced items whenever its convenient. You can wait for a sale, order in stages, or order all at once.
cons of edesign
One of the main cons to eDesign is that sometimes clients don’t end up implementing the design. This is usually a result of the client waiting too long and the initial motivation and desire to improve their space disappears. So essentially you end up wasting money and the space is the same as before.
All products through eDesign are generally purchased through online and local retail vendors. The downside to this is that sometimes you may run into the issue of items being discontinued or out of stock when you go to purchase. So the client would be responsible for sourcing similar or alternative items.
The final con to eDesign is that the idea of purchasing items and styling the space may be overwhelming to some clients. Initially it seems easy because you have a floor plan and shopping list. But there are a host of things to deal with between purchasing items and styling them. As mentioned above, you could run into having to find alternative items due to lack of stock or discontinued items. Another issue is once items are ordered and delivered, they could arrive damaged. This means dealing with the hassle of returning items and re-ordering.
Once you navigate through these things, there is then the issue of executing the look and styling the space. Most eDesign service options don’t include things like custom window treatments or the full range of decor accessories needed for a space. This means that those items are usually left out of the design scheme; and without these things the space will always feel incomplete.
So Is edesign right for you?
The ideal candidate for eDesign is someone who is DIY savvy and can take a design concept and run with it. You need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and get the necessary work done to complete a comprehensive eDesign plan.
Does this sound like the right plan for you? If so, Decor By Demi offers two eDesign service options here. Please don’t hesitate to contact me to get started on your next project!
