House Call | Caroline Klein Design
10 Reasons You’re Not Hiring a Designer (And Why That’s Holding You Back)
Jun 11, 2025
Episode 32
In the this episode of House Call, we cover:
- The 10 most common reasons people avoid hiring a designer
- Why your home is worth investing in—no matter its size or style
- How working with a designer gives you more control, not less
- Ways interior design can actually save you money long-term
- What the design process really looks like (hint: it’s not overwhelming)
- Why “simple taste” still deserves great design
- How to make the most of your home—even if it’s not your forever one
- When to stop DIY-ing and call in a pro
- A fresh perspective on design as a life upgrade, not a luxury
Episode
0:00 Introduction
3:24 You deserve a beautiful home
4:30 Is it worth it to DIY?
6:53 Money, money, money
8:14 How a designer gives you more control, not less
9:25 The process will be “overwhelming”
10:40 Different sized projects
11:43 This is a judgment-free zone!
13:50 Spending money on furniture vs. design services
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