THE PROBLEMS THAT COME WITH HIRING THE WRONG INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM
12th of June 2023
Dubai, UAE: Hiring the wrong interior design firm can be more than just a costly mistake. In Dubai, UAE, the cost of living has increased tremendously—making the Dubai Dream harder to reach for many. The cost of interior design can range from a few thousand dirhams to hundreds of thousands of dirhams. If you are not careful, you could end up spending a lot of money on a project that does not meet your expectations—and leaves you regretting the whole process—and make you hate your home.
Here are some of the difficulties that can come with hiring the wrong interior design firm:
- The firm may not be able to meet your budget. Interior design projects can be expensive, so it is important to get a detailed quote from the firm before you sign a contract.
- The firm may not understand the esthetic you wish to obtain in your project. They may not be willing to work with you to create a design that you love. This can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction.
- The firm may not be able to deliver on its promises. It is important to get everything in writing, including the scope of work, the timeline, and the budget.
- The firm can be lying to you to ‘save face’—It can take 3x more time than they are promising you
- The firm may not have a trusted team of contractors and will most probably hire any crew to get the job done—not the best one for your project.
- The firm may not be able to communicate effectively with you. This can lead to misunderstandings and frustration.
These are the issues that have pushed Farah Bourdkani, owner of La Maison Douce to start her firm. “I have moved houses 7 times in the last 7 years in Dubai—you can only imagine the headache. I always found myself doing all the project managers work and coordinating everything myself—which was extremely frustrating—but has given me a golden database of professionals I trust. My goal is to remove the stress that comes with moving and redoing your home.”
In the last 3 months, La Maison Douce has completed more than 30 projects, ranging from a bedroom makeover, a bathroom uplift, full turnkey complete home re-designs to designing an entire special needs center. Why are UAE residents trusting LMD? Because of its mission of making luxury living affordable–in a city where costs can be extravagant–LMD has been able to make clients dreams come true–on a tight budget nonetheless. Making the “Dubai Dream” more attainable for all.
