Do You Need an Architect or a Home Designer?
If you are thinking of remodeling your home or building a custom home you may be wondering, “Do I need to hire an architect or a home designer?”
Architects and designers both design buildings but bring different skill sets to the table. Depending on what you are building, there may be a clear standout option. Let’s look at what each professional does and then we’ll look at some building scenarios to determine if you need to hire an architect or a home designer for your next project.
Architects
The term “Registered Architect” is exclusively reserved for highly trained, educated, and licensed architects. Architects are legally responsible for the work they produce. Registered architects have gone through extensive schooling and are trained in project management, engineering, and design theory. Architects are sworn to protect the public by ensuring buildings are safe and healthy for its occupants.
Home Designers
Home designers are not required to have formal schooling or training but often possess zealous passion for the work that they perform, are detail oriented and interesting and invested in creating a home design plan that works for their client. They are problem solvers by nature and also have a keen eye for function and flow of a space.
New Construction and Additions
For new construction and additions there is ground being broken. You’ll want to consult a home designer and an architect simultaneously. Here the architect will be able to lay the groundwork for the foundation and then the home designer can help with the layout of the home including location for electrical outlets, door swings, cabinetry, wall features and space for art, window options and arrangements and so much more.
Renovations
For a home renovation you typically do not need to involve an architect but it is important to hire a great designer with experience. A great home designer will have talent, experience, and skill to help your remodel go smoothly.
Consult and Hire a Professional First
Whether hiring an architect or a home designer we urge you to consider your options before you are too far along in the remodeling process. Hiring a professional in this realm will ultimately save you time and money and will prevent you from toiling away without a clear plan and direction. Home designers have the experience and know-how to design a floorplan that is right for your future home. Designers will be able to add thoughtful details to your plan that you may have overlooked.
Home remodeling can be a daunting project to tackle. Creative Home Designs is here to help you reinvent your home from floor to ceiling as smoothly as possible.
During the process, you and a designer will:
Sit down for a consultation to discuss your vision
Take measurements on-site for your design
Create plans for room addition or home remodeling work
We can also recommend trusted builders to help you finalize your designs, because of our extensive network of Oklahoma providers. Schedule a consultation to create your house designs in Oklahoma City or Tulsa, Oklahoma by calling 405-270-6417 today or contact us here.