By Gary van Eijk
Any homeowners may wonder why they should spend money investing in a designer independent or inclusive of a builder. If a customer has not been through any construction process with a designer or builder that has developed a relationship of trust, they may not understand how the professional’s services can bring value and savings.
So, how does one perceive the importance or need of a designer for any project? The answer to this might be that contractors are the best designers because they build environments and have a tactile connection, making them an obvious choice for any outdoor project. This, in many cases, is true. That said, a contractor does not design the space where customers spend the maximum amount of their time—in their homes. Therefore, the comparison between outdoor landscapes and homes might not seem like a logical or fair comparison, but the principles are similar. Both the spaces and levels are meticulously planned and designed using spatial formulas, an understanding of ergonomics, and the interaction of materials and utilities. For example, an architect or designer who comprehends typical human ergonomics ensures there is sufficient room for chairs, tables, and bookcases that do not interfere with movement during social events, and the space still allows the interior to feel comfortable with a few people or just one person in the room. However, the skill of building and bringing materials together to achieve the overall structure and space according to the design is almost always reserved for craftsmen builders.
So, how does one perceive the importance or need of a designer for any project? The answer to this might be that contractors are the best designers because they build environments and have a tactile connection, making them an obvious choice for any outdoor project. This, in many cases, is true. That said, a contractor does not design the space where customers spend the maximum amount of their time—in their homes. Therefore, the comparison between outdoor landscapes and homes might not seem like a logical or fair comparison, but the principles are similar. Both the spaces and levels are meticulously planned and designed using spatial formulas, an understanding of ergonomics, and the interaction of materials and utilities. For example, an architect or designer who comprehends typical human ergonomics ensures there is sufficient room for chairs, tables, and bookcases that do not interfere with movement during social events, and the space still allows the interior to feel comfortable with a few people or just one person in the room. However, the skill of building and bringing materials together to achieve the overall structure and space according to the design is almost always reserved for craftsmen builders.
