How to Work With an Interior Designer- Without Losing Your Mind or Your Vision

Working with a designer should feel like an indulgence, not an ordeal. Yet many clients come to Fitz Haus Interior Design confessing that they are terrified of making a wrong decision or worried that a designer will bulldoze their personal taste. Good news. That is not how we work. The goal is to bring your vision to life without forcing you to earn a degree in design vocabulary.

The first step is communication. We love when clients overshare. Show us the rooms you adore, the pieces you regret buying, the photos you saved at midnight that make no sense together. Your vision does not need to be perfectly formed in order for us to understand you. Our job is translating chaos into coherence. We have become fluent in this process and we genuinely enjoy it.

During the selection phase, you may reach a point where every fabric looks identical and every chair starts blending into the next. This is normal. If your eyes glaze over, we step in and guide. We also know when you need a moment to breathe. Clients often thank us for curating choices in a way that feels empowering rather than overwhelming. And yes, we will joke about analysis paralysis because everyone experiences it.

Trust is another part of the dance. When we recommend a custom piece or a particular layout, it is because we see the long game. We understand how the room needs to look, feel, function and age. We will always keep your vision at the center, but we will also protect you from design decisions that feel thrilling in the moment and regrettable two weeks later. Consider us your aesthetic safety net.

There will inevitably be a moment when a bold choice enters the chat. Maybe it is a wallpaper that intimidates you or a stone slab that looks too perfect to be real. Let us reassure you. The best results often come from one brave decision made with the help of someone who sees the full picture. We promise you will thank yourself later.

At the end of the process, the reveal always tells the full story. The home feels like you, but elevated. It is the same person, but after a very luxurious glow up. Working with a designer should feel like that moment when everything clicks. Your vision, made clearer and more beautiful than you imagined.

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As Principal Designer of Fitz Haus Interior Design, Abby Fitzgerald has built her reputation on solving complex design challenges with clarity and style. Her expertise spans luxury interiors, custom furnishings, and high performance project coordination that keeps clients relaxed and excited rather than overwhelmed. Abby approaches every home like a puzzle she cannot wait to complete and her ability to elevate a client’s vision while protecting their investment sets her apart. She is the design partner discerning homeowners trust when they want beautiful results handled with precision.