What Is E-Design? Your Complete Guide to Virtual Interior Design

Most of you know this blog is all about the best home ideas to make the most of your home. But some of you need more than decor ideas, you need a design plan. Interior e-design is the alternative middle ground that combines the digital world with design services.

The in-between of hiring an in-person designer and searching decor items, we often find ourselves scrolling on socials. Hiring a traditional interior designer can take a lot of time, as well as navigating the designer costs and project spend, and timeline, which can be more and longer than sometimes expected.

And then there’s all the great but endless decor ideas on socials from Pinterest to Instagram. Non-stop scrolling and decor posts saved to favourites that often don’t get looked at again.

In today’s fast-paced world, e-design or (virtual interior design) is an affordable and accessible design service customized to your space and your needs. With the guidance of a designer, and cutting out the social search work to finish your space.

What Is E-Design?

E-design is a remote interior design service that allows clients to work with professional designers entirely online. Instead of face-to-face meetings, everything happens through email, online questionnaires, and curated digital design packages.

And the fact that it’s all done online means location isn’t a defining factor either. There are no travel costs involved, a win for both me and you, and it’s a much more relaxed process.

Whether you need help selecting furniture, choosing paint colors, or planning a full room layout, e-design provides expert guidance without the traditional timeline or costs of full-service interior design.

Why Choose E-Design?

Here are a few reasons why virtual interior design is a popular design choice:

Fixed Fees: With full design services, you are charged on time and per project, plus admin, travel, and other expenses. E-design is typically more cost-effective than full-service design and is typically offered at a flat rate fee. So you know just how much you’re spending on the design services.
Flexibility: Perfect for DIY enthusiasts who want professional guidance but enjoy some hands-on involvement. You receive your design guide and shopping list and put them into action.

Quick Turnaround: Designs are usually done one room at a time, so the turnaround is a lot quicker, from a couple of weeks to a month (much faster than traditional design services).

Affordable: Some of the work is down to the client, taking photos, measurements, and ordering items, which means you save money on the cost of design services.
Convenience: No need to schedule multiple in-person meetings — work on your project anytime, anywhere. And once your design is completed, it’s up to you when you buy the items and set up your space.
Customization: E-design offers solutions tailored to your style, space, and budget.
Access to Talent: Work with top designers from around the country (or world!) without geographic limitations. I work on e-designs in the States and the UK, it depends on the designer.

Who Is E-Design Best For?

E-design is ideal for:

If you haven’t got the time to search and interview for an in-person interior designer.

Are you on a short timeline? Then e-design is a great way to get started quickly.

You have a good idea of what you’d like for your space and need guidance on putting it all together with a customized action plan.

People who are happy to communicate online through email and online platforms. All designs, layouts, and mood boards are shared online, too.

If you’re happy to hire tradespeople local to you to get your design completed.

If you’d like to save money, due to lower overhead costs, and you know exactly how much you have to spend, and want to get your design project finished.

You know how to work a camera for photos of the space, and can measure your room accurately. And some other fun DIY bits by shopping the links and setting up the furniture in your space.

For those who are looking to be as hands-off as possible, an in-person designer is best suited to you. They will do the design from the room measurements, taking photos, and handling all the items for setup. Including ordering items and dealing with deliveries, and more detailed work such as custom cabinetry.

If you’re looking for a personalized, affordable, and efficient way to design your space, e-design might be the perfect fit. Virtual interior design services put beautiful spaces within reach, no matter where you are.

For elegant designs that are functional but stylish, you can look up Chloe Dominik Designs interior decorating packages here.