{"id":805,"date":"2016-03-03T12:01:40","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T17:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=805"},"modified":"2016-03-03T12:01:40","modified_gmt":"2016-03-03T17:01:40","slug":"home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy","title":{"rendered":"Home D\u00e9cor: To DIY or Not to DIY?"},"content":{"rendered":"When making decisions about upgrading a home, it can be tough to know what you should pay a professional to do and what you can handle yourself.\n\nWhile you probably already know it\u2019s best to leave electrical or structural changes to the professionals, what about the actual look of a home? Read on for suggestions about what home d\u00e9cor your clients can DIY and what they should pay a professional to do!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#PaintingWallpapering_DIY\" >Painting\/Wallpapering: DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#Flooring_Dont_DIY\" >Flooring: Don\u2019t DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#Wall_Art_DIY\" >Wall Art: DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#Counters_and_Cabinets_It_depends\" >Counters and Cabinets: It depends!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/home-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#Guide_your_clients\" >Guide your clients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PaintingWallpapering_DIY\"><\/span>Painting\/Wallpapering: DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSwitching up wall colors or patterns is definitely something many clients can tackle on their own, and have a lot of fun doing! From picking out the perfect shades, to draping furniture, and actually applying the paint or paper, many clients will enjoy going through the process and will be able to handle the work.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_181133816_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Woman painting glue on the back of her wallpaper\" \/>\n\nPaint and wallpaper mistakes are easily fixed, and while it can definitely be time-consuming to do a large room or the whole house, it\u2019s something your clients can work away on and feel great about the finished result.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring_Dont_DIY\"><\/span>Flooring: Don\u2019t DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis depends on your clients\u2019 skill set and flooring choice, but DIY floors is probably not the best idea for most clients. Ripping up carpet or floor boards is very time-consuming and materials are expensive. Even something seemingly simple, like refinishing hardwood flooring, can take way more time than expected and potentially dangerous for the inexperienced.\n\nIf a mistake is made, it can just end up costing more in the long run than having hired a professional do it in the first place. Encourage your clients to play around with samples and shop for materials\u2014you still want them to feel in control of the process! But leave the actual ripping and laying to someone with experience.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall_Art_DIY\"><\/span>Wall Art: DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n\nThis is definitely one home d\u00e9cor project clients can DIY and have a great time expressing their creativity and individuality! Even if your client isn\u2019t the most artistic person around, there are lots of easy projects they can try that will look great and reflect their personal style. With the huge popularity of sites like Pinterest, many clients may already have a lot of fun ideas about how to personalize their home.\n\nEncourage clients to work with colors, patterns, and textures they love, and share your own suggestions about what would fit best into the design and theme of each room. Whether they decide to create a painting, blow up favorite photos, or frame beautiful wallpaper designs, there are tons of easy ways to create great art that doesn\u2019t require a large budget (or skill set!).\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_160544402_ed.jpg\" alt=\"DIY wall art\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Counters_and_Cabinets_It_depends\"><\/span>Counters and Cabinets: It depends!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nWe all know that super handy couple who has replaced their countertops, added new cabinetry and applied a backsplash on their own. Whether that\u2019s your client or not, it just depends! There are tons of great tips available online for how you can renovate a kitchen or bathroom on your own, but if it goes wrong it can go very wrong.\n\nIf your clients are set on upgrading the kitchen themselves, suggest that they stick to less permanent changes: painting cupboards instead of replacing them or getting adhesive tiles for a backsplash. These upgrades are pretty easy to pull off and will still give your clients the pride of knowing they did the work themselves, without the risk of crooked countertops or uneven cupboards!\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_119558329_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Stylish kitchen cabinets\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guide_your_clients\"><\/span>Guide your clients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAs a design professional, it\u2019s a good idea to develop a tip sheet to give to clients who are planning on doing some home d\u00e9cor upgrades on their own. While applying tape to trim before painting and making good use of a tape measure may be common sense for you, clients who have never undertaken a project like this may appreciate the suggestions.\n\nOverall, the best DIY home d\u00e9cor changes are the ones that aren\u2019t too expensive, that are impermanent, and that can easily be fixed if a mistake is made. Larger, more permanent changes are best left to the professionals, even if it means spending more up front. Also consider the time frame involved in potential DIY projects. If a client wants to paint their entire house but only has a few free hours each week, it is going to take ages to get it done. In this case, it may be best to suggest professional help, even if someone is technically able to DIY-it.\n\nWhatever the situation, make sure your clients are realistic about their skill set, time frames, and budgets. Beyond that, encourage them to roll up their sleeves and make their home their own!\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Want more tips on working with design clients? Read this post on <a href=\"\/2016\/01\/working-with-clients-who-are-afraid-of-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Working with Clients Who Are Afraid of Color<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You already know it&#8217;s best to leave electrical or structural changes to the professionals, but what about home d\u00e9cor?","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,1],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[513],"class_list":{"0":"post-805","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-design-tips","8":"category-uncategorized"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Home D\u00e9cor: To DIY or Not to DIY? 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