Ever see a project with showstopping art and wish your clients were collectors, too? They can be—especially if you know when to call in the pros.

Behind every great designer is a great network. Whether it’s a carpenter who turns out stunning millwork or an antiques dealer who always has the perfect piece, knowing who to turn to is crucial. Art advisers, with their ability to navigate the complexities of the art market, fit right into that fold.

“In our business, becoming a true expert in every facet is difficult,” says Richmond, Virginia–based designer Janie Molster. “I can’t be an expert on everything, but I can find an expert to teach me and my client, and that’s where an art consultant has so much value. I can essentially subcontract out the art, and my team and I can focus our energies on the rest of the interiors.”