The end of the year is a time for reflection and planning. As you think about your goals for the future, you may be dreaming of a major home renovation, a new build, or a significant refresh for the year after next. You might think it’s too early to act, but the secret of a stress-free, successful design project is time.
November is, in fact, the perfect time to start the conversation and hire an interior design team for your 2026 projects. Here’s why starting now sets you up for success.
1. Get Ahead of the “New Year Rush”
Come January 1st, design and build firms are flooded with inquiries from clients acting on their New Year’s resolutions. This “New Year Rush” can mean longer wait times for consultations and a more hurried discovery process.
By starting the conversation in November, you get the full, unhurried attention of the design firm’s principals. You get to have thoughtful, in-depth conversations, ensuring your interior design team truly understands your vision, budget, and lifestyle before the busiest season begins.
2. Secure Your Spot on the Calendar
High-end design is not an overnight process. The most sought-after design teams work on a limited number of projects at a time to ensure quality. Their calendars for the following year (2025) are often already booked by this point.
If you have a major project slated for 2026, you need to get on their schedule now. Hiring your team in November secures your spot and guarantees that you’ll be working with your first-choice firm, not just the one that was available.
3. Allow Ample Time for Concept & Planning
The most crucial phase of any design project is the first one: the design and planning phase. This is where your team develops floor plans, creates 3D renderings, sources materials, and gets quotes from vendors. This process—when done right—takes months, not weeks.
Starting now means you give your team the gift of time. There’s no rush to make decisions. You can thoughtfully review fabric swatches, approve renderings, and finalize plans without the pressure of an impending start date. This thoughtful, unhurried planning phase is what prevents costly mistakes and “on-the-fly” decisions during construction.
4. Lock In Favorable Timelines & Sourcing
The interior design world runs on long lead times. That custom sofa, those hand-painted tiles, that perfect slab of marble—they can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months (or more) to be fabricated and delivered.
By hiring your interior design team now, they can begin sourcing and ordering these critical items well in advance. This protects your project from supply chain delays and ensures every piece arrives on time, keeping your 2026 construction and installation on schedule.
A beautifully designed home is a long-term investment. Give your vision the time and expertise it deserves. Starting the process this November is the first and most important step toward a seamless and successful 2026 reveal.
The interior design team at DIG Interiors is now booking consultations for 2026 projects. If you’re ready to plan your dream home, contact us today to begin the conversation.
