When to Find Your ID?

Homeowners are often unsure when they should look for an ID. Too early, they might be wasting their time. Too late, their project might be delayed, or their preferred ID/contractor may be too busy for them.

So when exactly is a good time to start a conversation?

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Generally the rule of thumb is:

• Start conversations only within 6 months of key collection

• The more “zai” a designer you need, the earlier you should find

  • You want a super chio house —> 4-6 months before

  • Normal —> 2-4 months before

Especially if you’re the kind who dreams of a super chio house, you’ll probably need a super good designer, and good designers are not easy to find. You can’t just snap your fingers and expect magic to happen. Crafting the proposal takes time too.

Just to illustrate, a homeowner came to us hoping to find a boutique designer.

His timeline? Renovation work needed to start in 3 weeks, and he wanted to move in within 1.5 months. Not to mention, it was a 3-bedder condo🥲

Now, we really wanted to help because he was such a nice guy. But after asking around, it became clear that no good designer would take this job. Why? Just look at the reply we got.

Source: Deconstruct

There just isn’t enough time to come up with a proper concept, and the timeline left zero room for ideation and adjustments.

But the creative process takes time!

Here’s what typically happens once you start the conversation:

• The first proposal/quotation takes about 1-2 weeks. For boutique designers, it will take 2-3 weeks.

• The back-and-forth adjustments stretch another 1 to 2 months. For boutique designers, 2-3 months.

• Once the design is finalised, the ID/contractor needs time to prep the resources/manpower.

So if you rush this process, even the best designer won’t be able to do justice to your dream home.

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Trust us, your dream home is definitely worth the wait, and the right designer will make the journey as exciting as the result. So plan ahead, take your time, and let your designer work their magic!

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