Now is a great time to...
...Make plans! With a few days of spring-like weather, we're all ready to go out and...garden, travel, exercise, go out to lunch, shop, change things around - do something. But it really is still February, so what can you do? You can make plans, and now is the perfect time to think about your living space.
Maybe you are completely happy with your space the way it is, or maybe you would like to make just a few changes. Or, perhaps you realize that the space really does not suit your lifestyle, but don't have any idea of what it needs or where to begin.
Getting Started: 1. Start with your needs. Write down what you need this space to do for you: work, play, hobbies, storage, entertaining, daily life, ages and occupations of the inhabitants (including pets) are all things to consider. What does the space have that you don't need or want? If you had a magic wand, what would you do? Which items are complete necessities, and which can be moved to your wish list? 2. Get input from others. It is also a good idea to ask the other people who live in the space for their ideas; their answers might surprise you, and may illuminate things you hadn't considered.
Next: 1. Take stock of what space you already have: what spaces are you not using? Maybe they can be re-assigned or repurposed. 2. What spaces are trying to do to much? Can some of those tasks be shifted somewhere else? There is nothing wrong with a room doing double or triple duty - as long as it's done well. 3. Now, get out the graph paper and start to look at the spaces you have. Lay out the space, and then make a furniture plan of what would be best for you, regardless of what furniture you own. 4. After you have arrived at the optimal plan, place what you have where it will fit. This part is all about practicality, not the 'fluff' of decoration. Or: Call me. I am always available to help - no matter how big or small the project. Interior designers have been trained to look at spaces and how they can best work for you. Because I don't live in your space, it is easier for me to see potential solutions and problems. I can walk you through the process, creating furniture plans and using spaces in ways you may never have thought of. This is the bones of the job. Without good design, it doesn't matter how good others may think it looks; if it doesn't work for your lifestyle, it will never be beautiful in your eyes. You will always see the problems and never be able to enjoy the beauty. I can help you find a beautiful solution to those difficult spaces. |
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