cess when there is so much coming at [the client] and it’s hard to see the vision they were excited about,” Berlin says, “so we help them take a step back and remind them about the pamphlet.” Even in best-case scenarios, there are a lot of decisions required, both macro and micro, along the way. “It’s a constant line of decisions,” says Jana Magginetti of Magginetti Designs. “‘If I do this, then I can’t have that.’ So you have to focus on the long term.” Berlin notes that the broad canvas of options can lead to decision fatigue. “People get overwhelmed with decisions,” she says. “There are so many options and so many styles.” From drapes and rugs to furniture and flooring, there are many types to choose from; having a designer as a guide can help find the right answers in aesthetics, as well as function. “Interior designers help you think more about your day-to-day life and what that means,” Magginetti says. There is one certainty in an interior design project. Everyone gives their best estimate, but no one can anticipate what will actually happen. “Something will go wrong, mistakes will be made, deliveries will show up late or damaged,” Berlin says. “Someone has to be responsible for managing that and it’s the designer.” Conversely, clients often make decisions on the fly that can add time to the process and Berlin encourages them to embrace those decisions more than the timeline. “When you’re working on your home there are always choices to be made and selections getting changed, and that’s OK,” Berlin says. It’s not about the process, but the end result. Besides the possibility of delays, there are also budget considerations, even when money is no object. Designers suggest that it’s best to have a contingency set aside to play with so you don’t have to compromise. Remember, the completed space is supposed to represent you and your dream. And along the way to getting there, upgrades may become available, or additional finishing touches. There is, of course, a payoff—don’t be discouraged by a longer-than-expected redesign journey. Imagine the end point of that journey: You did this work for a reason, with an end goal in mind, whether it’s brighter or more subdued, cozier or more open, comfortable for close family or maximized for hosting big groups. It has been a long road to get to the finish line, but you are there. So take a deep breath, and enjoy the space you envisioned. “It’s always a happy, Christmas morning feeling for me and my clients,” Berlin says. It’s the realization of a highly personalized vision. “Clients are often surprised at how calming and comfortable their home is,” Magginetti says, “and how much it resonates with their lives.” There are trends. There is the desire to be current. But ultimately, our homes are meant to serve the people who live in and visit them. “Design matters,” says Berlin. “It matters psychologically. 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