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There
was a time people thought the world was flat. At another
point in history it was believed that women were not
capable of warfare or to run a business or even change
a tyre. Then there was the one about man not being able
to fly, forget even thinking about going to the moon
or outer space. Over time all of these fairytales have
since been proved wrong.
So
what is it about interior designing?
Until recently, many people held the belief that having
their home designing by an architect or an interior
designer was reserved only for the rich and famous.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
The fact remains that with the average income of individuals
who live in a middleclass neighborhood on the rise in
today’s scenario, we are frequently surprised to learn
they can easily afford the services of an architect
or an interior designer. In other cases, folks prefer
to learn tips about design themselves so they have the
flexibility to redo a room on their own whims. Either
way, you have more choices today then ever before.
There has been a sudden construction boom in India.
Most people buying new houses prefer to move into a
completely done up houses. This is to avoid the inconveniences
and additional time taken to complete the project later.
But it is also not uncommon to completely redo a house
or a room for a one time social event such as a birthday
celebration, a graduation or a wedding. With some simple
tips, even the most inexperienced person can easily
spruce up a room.
Before
you begin think about the style you are interested in.
Is it art deco, traditional, Mediterranean, western,
modern, or contemporary? These are only a few of the
multitude of choices you have. Think through how functional
the room will be with what you have in mind. Avoid materials,
rugs and upholestry that stain easily if there will
be a lot of traffic in the room.
Be very careful to scale your furniture to the size
of the room. If you have a very large space you can
break up the area into little sitting groups or area
groups. You can easily shift the “feel” of a room with
the use of lighting and/or plants. Area rugs are another
tool many designers use to break up large spaces. A
variety of paint colors and wall textures can make even
the most mundane room come to life.
Small
space designing is fast becoming a favorite topic for
many people as real estate prices rise. Think priorities
when it comes to small spaces. Do you need to use an
area of the room for more than one reason? In some cases
you can easily convert the kitchen table to your workspace
provided you have cabinet space handy for supplies.
A chest of drawers can easily serve this purpose by
holding office supplies, linens, or even computer components.
If you are considering utilizing the services of a designer,
do your homework. Check their portfolio and references.
Find out how they are to work with, did they deliver
on time, were they easy to work with and did they listen
to the homeowner. If you get an affirmative answer on
all of these and their fees are suitable to your budget,
then take the leap. Often, interior designs services
are at no additional cost to you, and will give you
the extra edge you need to create exactly the feeling
you want for your home.
A
great designer can make recommendations you may not
have thought of. Ultimately, their goal is for you to
be ecstatic with what they have done. After all, you
are the one that has to live in the space long after
the designer has done their magic.
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