Roger Wade Studio, Inc.

John Hendricks, AIA, of Hendricks Architecture in Sandpoint, Idaho, managed to find time between designing stunning mountain homes to write an interesting post on his blog detailing the importance of interior designers, their role within the design process and how they can actually save you money in the long run:

Interior designers specialize in choosing color schemes, as well as selecting furnishings, fixtures and finishes. Anyone who has ever attempted to do something as seemingly uncomplicated as selecting coordinated fixtures for a home, or choosing interior finishes that work well together knows that the sheer number of choices is overwhelming.

Researching and shopping for fixtures can be incredibly time consuming, and having someone come to you that knows how to select and source these products is a huge time saver. I have seen homeowners attempt the task of decorating a large house, only to be overwhelmed and eventually taking over a year to furnish it incompletely. Interior designers are not free, but they can complete the task in a much smaller amount of time, and can actually save owners on costs. These cost savings may be in the form of cost discounts, more cost effective fixtures, and “time is money” savings.

Interior designer Jane Scott worked closely with Hendricks Architecture to achieve a cohesive vision for this understated but striking mountain home.

More photos of the property here.

Front 3/4 Elevation

Living Room Towards Kitchen