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Meanwhile, working with a pro can be helpful for various kinds of homeowners—from those with plenty of ideas (who simply aren’t sure how to put them into action) to those who are not sure what they want. Professionals come with credentials, experience and connections that can give you peace of mind, help you figure out what you want, and even help navigate tricky subjects like budgeting for the quality you need. This can be immensely valuable, though it does also come with associated fees. And though you may love the attendant access to offerings that can only be sourced through pros and discounts that only go to those in-the-know, you will need to embrace the spirit of creative collaboration with your designer. If neither end of the spectrum sounds right for you, there are increasingly hybrid options to consider as well. There are designers who offer their services on a consul- tation basis—through which they can provide insight even
as the homeowner oversees of the project. Some design- ers even specialize in “rescue me” consults for ambitious DIYers who have gotten in over their heads. But depending on how much consulting you need, these fees can add up too. Other costs that can mount include redoing parts of a project that should have been better coordinated from the start or calling in help when you reach the limits of your skills. To provide additional help deciding if you should DIY, we’ve illustrated this piece with images of beautiful proj- ects, including winning organizing solutions from Kitch- enMaid and Wellborn and stunning surface choices from Caesarstone and Cosentino. Take a look at them and try to answer the caption questions honestly. If you have any uncertainty, it might be time to head to your local GPS lo- cation and talk to a designer. More advice from Beyond the Surface is available at caesarstoneus.com/trendreport. ■
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