Why hiring a Certified APDIQ Interior Designer is a winning choice for your Real Estate projects

Whether it’s a building to renovate, a rental unit to optimize, or a commercial space to enhance, every real estate project comes with its challenges.

Too often, interior design is still seen as a luxury or a decorative touch added at the end. Yet, when integrated from the start, the interior designer becomes a true strategic ally—both for the property’s value and for the occupants’ quality of life.

But beware: not all designers are the same. Hiring a designer certified by the Association professionnelle des designers d’intérieur du Québec (APDIQ) ensures you’re working with a qualified, ethical, and fully insured professional.

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Expertise that goes beyond aesthetics

Contrary to popular belief, the work of an interior designer goes far beyond choosing materials or matching colors. Their role is much broader: they design functional, durable spaces tailored to users’ needs. They consider circulation flow, ergonomics, lighting, acoustics, safety—all while respecting the project’s budgetary and technical constraints.

On a construction site, the interior designer works hand-in-hand with other stakeholders—contractors, architects, engineers—speaking their professional language. They can produce technical plans, prepare estimates, coordinate work, and offer concrete solutions to maximize return on investment, particularly for rental or resale purposes.

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Why choose a certified APDIQ® designer?

The APDIQ is the professional body that has regulated the practice of interior design in Québec for over 90 years. Its members are rigorously selected: they must hold a recognized diploma in interior design (college or bachelor’s degree), pass an interior design evaluation, and commit to a strict code of ethics.

In other words, a certified APDIQ® designer is a professional who is:

• Competent: trained in the technical, regulatory, and aesthetic aspects of the profession;

• Reliable: covered by professional liability insurance, protecting clients in case of disputes;

• Ethical: committed to working with rigor, transparency, and in accordance with industry standards;

• Recognized: supported by APDIQ with ongoing mandatory training to keep skills up to date.

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An asset for property owners and managers

For CORPIQ members, adding a certified APDIQ® designer to the project team means greater efficiency and peace of mind. Whether rethinking rental unit layouts, modernizing common areas, or improving a building’s accessibility, the interior designer acts as a lever for enhancing real estate value.

Most importantly, they help you avoid costly mistakes—such as poor layouts, unsuitable material choices, or non-compliance with regulations.Et surtout, vous évitez bien des erreurs coûteuses : mauvaises configurations, choix de matériaux inadaptés, non-conformité aux normes, etc.

 

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In summary

Investing in interior design is a strategic and profitable move—provided you choose the right professionals. By working with a certified APDIQ® interior designer, you ensure your projects are in good hands—skilled, ethical, and committed.