Friday, August 14, 2015
Simple Design and Renovation Help To Achieve The Look You Want
Hiring an interior designer may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. These simple tips will help give you some guidance and what to expect. Whether it is a renovation transformation to your home or redecorating a room, the help of an interior designer can give you the desired results you want to accomplish.
Just how do you find the right interior designer? There are many resources, especially the internet, but word of mouth is the best. Ask your family and friends for referrals.
When meeting for the first time be prepared to share with your designer photos from magazines or other resources that interest you. The designer should also bring to the meeting ideas that may be helpful. This meeting is always a useful experience and creates conversation pointed toward your goal.
There are many questions a good designer will ask. Here are just a small sample of getting to know you and your needs.
- How many people live in the house? How many are children? Do guests come and stay overnight?
- Are there pets in the house? This could affect your choice of finishes.
- How old is the wiring? Will it need replacing? This question generally involves a renovation.
- What are your taste in styles and furnishings? Minimal, Traditional, Contemporary, Coastal, Rustic. Possibly you want to mix several.
- What colors do you like and dislike?
After the initial consultation, there will be several other meetings with your designer, which will include talking about a budget, a trip to go window shopping to find out more about your tastes, a floor plan, a sample board, (this is one of the easiest ways to see how the design will look), then the perspective drawings of the proposed scheme. All of this will bring to you, the client, a clear prospective of the final design. Once everything is decided and the interior designer has the okay from you, all the work will be scheduled to bring the design to completion.
Here are some simple tips you can do to start making a design statement in your home.
Rearrange your furniture (it's free!) Turn your biggest piece of furniture toward a focal point, such as a fireplace or window. Or angle a sofa, chair or bed away from your wall. If you don't like how it turns out, try again. Via BHG.
Here are some simple tips you can do to start making a design statement in your home.
Rearrange your furniture (it's free!) Turn your biggest piece of furniture toward a focal point, such as a fireplace or window. Or angle a sofa, chair or bed away from your wall. If you don't like how it turns out, try again. Via BHG.
Rich natural textures and bold pops of color look fresh and modern with warm and cool neutrals. "Try mixing warm and cool neutrals in paint and and other finishes to bring depth and sophistication to your décor." -Sharon Grech. Benjamin Moore Color expert.
Color samples courtesy Benjamin Moore: Manchester Tan (warm) and Stone Harbor (cool). Both colors are part of Candice Olson Designer Picks for Benjamin Moore.
Essential Teal courtesy Behr Paint.
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