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sense of organization to any project. Projects will feel more cohesive under the control of a designer. Because they have a keen understanding of how important detail is, interior designers should be able to control a project’s specifications and timelines better than most. Because there are so many moving parts for an interior design project, designers should be able to control where to spend more money and where spending should be cut. Designers need to stay one step ahead of the project, always dealing with a timeline. They also must have a very keen sense for dimensions, which can make or
break a project in regard to cost, time, and the overall finished look. As you can see, designers wear many different hats—many that you don’t see on TV. So much goes into the design process that having confidence is the foundation to being a great designer. Take time to understand yourself, your strengths, and your weaknesses. Doing so will help you better confirm whether being an interior designer is the right career for you. If you remember to believe in yourself and what you’re creating, your designs will provoke a sense of confidence and be enjoyed by all who view them. •
Michele Van Der Veen is host of Good Day segments, including Flip It, Decorate Like a Designer, and Stage to Sell. She started her career in real estate
investing more than 30 years ago. A published author, Van Der Veen has been recognized and featured in international magazines for her unique approach to interior design. Acquiring a formal education from the Interior Designers Institute of California, her experience stems from building custom homes to flipping more than 100 homes and working in commercial real estate development alongside her father at a young age. Not afraid to push the limit on her own designs and investments, Van Der Veen will often be heard reassuring her team about her decisions by saying “Don’t worry, we are the comps!” For more on Van Der Veen’s work or to contact her, visit iHeartHomescorp.com.
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