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So you\u2019re ready to tackle that reno or redesign, but don\u2019t know where to start. A designer can help you make the most of your dollars and create a space that you\u2019ll enjoy for years to come. So what\u2019s it like to work with an interior designer? We asked Beth Maricic, principal designer of Beth Maricic Design in Hamilton<\/a>, Ont., for the inside scoop. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.18rem” custom_margin=”||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By Laura Bickle | 3 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_title title=”off” author=”off” date_format=”M j” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][wahi_socialsharing _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/wahi_socialsharing][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wahi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Beth-Maricic-1.jpg” alt=”Beth Maricic” title_text=”Beth-Maricic” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5px|||” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”2.63rem” header_2_line_height=”3.75rem” custom_margin=”||8px|||” custom_padding=”15px|||||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”2.63rem” header_2_font_size_phone=”2rem” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”3.75rem” header_2_line_height_phone=”2.5rem” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#686E6E” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Beth Maricic<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”48px||6px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” custom_margin=”||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n My top four would be:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wahi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Living-room-by-Gardiner.jpg” alt=”living room” title_text=”photography by chris gardiner for beth maricic 2022″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.75rem” custom_margin=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Interior designers offer a variety of services from space planning to creating colour palettes to sourcing furniture and more. Photo: Chris Gardiner<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” custom_margin=”40px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I like it when a client sends me photos of homes and rooms they like and tell me why it appeals to them. Usually in doing so, I can see a trend in terms of a defined style. I also look at the existing house\u2019s features and layout. It\u2019s important to combine the current elements of a home with the client\u2019s style. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wahi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Beth-Maricic-Kitchen.jpg” alt=”Beth Maricic” title_text=”Beth-Maricic-Kitchen” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”40px||||false|false” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.75rem” custom_margin=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Beth believes in blending a client\u2019s style with the current attributes of a home.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” height=”40px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”28px||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||72px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” custom_margin=”6px||14px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Most designers offer services that range from the creation of floor plans and elevations (view from the side) to sourcing all finishes and furnishings. Most larger design firms will offer a full turn-key service from conception to completion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some designers do colour consultations and furniture layouts, as do we, but we offer these services in conjunction with larger scale projects. 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<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u201cA designer can take your wish list and think out of the box to create a beautiful finished product.\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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