A successful interior design project is rarely the result of a one-man show. In fact, most professional interior designers will always include a consultation with the homeowner in the beginning stages of the project to discuss such things as budget and timeline. They will also try to determine the more nebulous question of the homeowner’s personal style.
To help you prepare, here are some questions to think about:
Color – Don’t just think about your favorite color, but what group of colors do you gravitate toward? Neutrals, such as beige, white and brown? Bright colors, such as orange, red, yellow or purple? Cool colors, like green or blue? Color is one of the most important aspects of a decorating scheme. Aside from walls, which can be painted, most color is a permanent fixture, such as counters and floors, so getting the color right is essential.
Texture – By texture, we mean not just fabric texture like linen, cotton or lace, but the texture of the walls, floors and counters and the materials from which they are constructed. Do you like wood, and would that be wood with a smooth shiny surface or a rough, distressed surface? Do you like polished stone, or natural? What about the texture on walls, a stucco surface or smooth eggshell?
Space – Are you comfortable in clutter or are you a neat freak? Do you love high ceilings and open areas, or do you prefer more coziness in your rooms, with low ceilings and less open areas?
Objects – Finally, when you make a purchase for you home, be it a piece of furniture, artwork or decorative piece, what are you attracted to? Do you like boxy modern pieces, or plush floral ones? Are you worldly, a risk taker or more traditional in your thinking?
Being able to articulate your style is one of the best ways to ensure that your interior decorating project will be a successful one.
Whether embarking on a remodeling project or building your dream home, everyone tends to have some idea of how they want certain rooms to look but really don’t know how to achieve what they’ve envisioned in their minds eye. With a plethora of materials, styles, colors, technological advancements, etc., even the smallest room decor can feel overwhelming. Woodwork, trim, ceilings, lighting, cabinetry, countertops, carpeting, window treatments, all seem to be in never ending books of pictures blurring together and lists that are forever ongoing.
Ready for help? Interior design and construction experts are just what you need. Of course, a construction company can build our your vision but an interior designer can provide you with an ability to articulate your particular point of view with custom designed rooms ranging from the elegant and formal, to the modern and informal. A good experienced interior designer will help you pinpoint your sense of style and bring it to fruition. They should be attentive to every detail, listening to your preferences and desires, while clearly explaining the strengths or weaknesses of any design ideas. A design build team will help you create your own individually designed living environment and then build it out with skilled craftsmen who are every bit as passionate about your unique creation.
A design/build team is experienced in all aspects of interior design and construction. Regardless of the type of space you are focusing on, a design and construction services company can create just the environment to meet your specific individual needs, and do it in such a way as to be the least worrisome of your personal time and energy.
Do you have an unused or neglected room in your house that you don’t know what to do with? Special-function rooms can be a great way to get the most out of the extra space. Specialty rooms not only make fun remodeling projects, they are also a way of personalizing your home to suit your lifestyle and habits. Here are two specialty room ideas to consider.
1) Powder room
A powder room is the perfect remodeling project for a small-sized room. A powder room is a guest bathroom with a toilet and washbasin only. Other optional appointments for a powder room include storage features and a vanity set. When it comes to powder room design, there are practically no rules. Indeed, because powder rooms are small rooms, they are the ideal space to focus on aesthetics. Pick a theme; choose décor, accents, and accessories accordingly; and use multi-layer lighting (ambient, task, and accent lighting) to enhance the atmosphere of your powder room.
2) Home office
A home office is a great solution if you telecommute, run a home-based business, or relish the idea of having a dedicated space for taking care of household administration tasks. The secret to designing a great home office is to create a space that is not only comfortable and inviting, but also tailored to your personality and working style. Let go of boring assumptions of what an office should look like and instead, choose warm colors, and furniture and accessories (rugs, lamps etc.) that are both beautiful and functional. Decorate your home office with display objects that inspire your creativity, or that have personal significance for your career. You will likely be spending extended amounts of time in your home office, so incorporate features that help boost your productivity over long hours, such as a stocked mini-fridge and a comfortable futon or chaise lounge to recline on during breaks.
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