“I want to redecorate, but
don’t know where to start! HELP! “ I hear this all day long at the Home Show and
everyday when meeting with clients! It’s
time to love your home again…here’s how to get started!
Since
decorating mistakes can be very costly, and time consuming, I always urge my
clients to do their homework before undertaking any redecorating project.
What
kind of homework? Well, start by
collecting brochures and magazines featuring pictures of various design products
and styles that you particularly enjoy.
Once you start becoming aware of colors, designs, and various products
available to make your design dreams a beautiful reality, you’ll find your
decision making is much easier. Keep all
the pictures you like, no matter how diverse, and share them all. Together we will discover color and style
information to make the house YOURS!
Next,
take a personal inventory of your likes and your dislikes. I find that most of my clients have a much
easier time knowing what they DON”T like.
Whatever the case may be with your preference, we will benefit from this
knowledge. Perhaps the sun comes in at
an odd angle and you need a different solution for sun control, or a family heirloom
needs to be included in the room. All of
these things should be considered when redecorating your home.
And,
of course, working with a professional is definitely the right way to go. With custom decorating, most designers and
product manufacturers stand behind their products. Remember, if you take your own measurements
and they are incorrect, your purchase cannot be returned. Nothing is more disheartening than finding
that beautiful sofa you just had delivered is totally overwhelming your room,
and not as comfortable as you had hoped it would be! As a professional, I have access to many more
products then the average homeowner…even with the internet! Once we take a look at your homework together
and determine what look and feel you are working towards for your project, I
can show you things you may not even know are available!
Be
sure to weigh all your options, take your time, do your homework, and most
importantly, call a professional! I
look forward to making your decorating dreams come true! Let’s get to work!
