Home Design Inspirations: Home Interior

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0CkEjVE22g-z0s_8d9R18jg9IvZHHUxJ2XTse-zIs1ar740B3RRNMeSknKmkXeXuzPg2LUPlKUjLnDt5pga-MopWm73VOASGOv6Napv9Zx1MJdhyphenhyphenG1CAzf4Xd6VsSw7wGFvRn4PNMbc/s400/home+interior+1.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Do you do Curtains & Cushions? As a professional Interior Designer that's the phone call we dread to receive!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It happens more than you may think; I then have to go on to explain  (without sounding patronising) what this person really needs is an  Interior Decorator, this will then no doubt follow-on with me having to  further explain what the differences are between the two disciplines and  try to steer them in an appropriate direction.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't blame these people for getting the two mixed up; the general  public have been feed hours and hour of TV "instant" make-over  programmes and continuous glossy magazine features all under the  misleading label of Interior Design. Also this has prompted those in the  Interior Decoration and Soft Furnishing business to elevate their tile  to Interior Designers; again I don't blame them for doing this, it makes  good business sense to up sell yourself. But the lines have become  blurred as to what these two very different services offer - there is a  market for the two approaches, but where confusion resides with the  customer this has to be a bad thing!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So here with this Home Interiors - Client's Guide - series of articles I  will address the key aspects for client's that have a Interior Design  project in mind as to how they should go about searching for a Designer,  what to look for, how they work and charge, how to get the best out of  them and how a project gets off the ground to become a finished built  reality.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">ABOUT HOME INTERIOR DESIGN</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Home Interior Design is not to be confused with Home Interior  Decoration, as this tends to be only a skin-deep treatment to give a  style change or "make-over" to a property. Home/Residential/Domestic  Interior Design (whatever one may call it) is a much more fundamental  approach to the way you live in a property and how a building can be  made to work for the individual owners needs. This will not be just a  coat of paint (some new curtains and cushions) it is likely to start  with a in-depth rethink at how the property is planned and may involve  some considerable changes put in place before one even thinks of  decorations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Interior Designers who specialize in Home Design can be viewed as  Interior Architects, and their abilities should cover all aspects of  building and architectural work to a property included minor/major  structural alterations and building extensions etc. They will go on to  cover all the "decoration" elements such as colours, finishes and  furnishings, but this is not necessarily the starting point for a  project. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Staircases etc are some of the core  planning elements that can structurally and technically change a  buildings layout; the flow and shape of a property can change  dramatically when approaching these areas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All the technical services that make up an Interior Design project will  be undertaken by the Designer; Electrics, Lighting, Plumbing, Heating  and Ventilation etc, all are fundamental that need to be design-in at  the early stages of a scheme, even if it is just the principles of how  these may work. It is becoming even more important these days with the  opportunity for client to add-in to their project energy efficiency  solutions for the whole building.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many Clients only have a very basic idea or framework of what they wish  from a project; it is however the Designers role to gain that  information and drawer out of the Client the full details of their  requirements, this then forming the project brief. This can be a very  personal experience with the Designer asking questions on how you live  now and changes you wish to make to your life style. Be as open as you  can as this forms an important foundation for any new design, remember  that the Designer is designing for you and not for them, so they need to  know how YOU tick!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For most Clients they really enjoy this consultation, as this may be the  first time that they have truly thought about their life style and what  they really need from the project, apart from a floor, walls and  ceiling. A good Designer will have the talents of a "pick pocket", you  will not know that so much information has been taken from you until you  see the first concept design, and then you will realise that the  smallest details have been included that reflects you and your life  style.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">HOW DO YOU FIND A GOOD DESIGNER</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Personal recommendations are always good, but remember, the Designer has  designed for the person who gave you the recommendation, so even if  their project is not to your taste this does not necessarily mean that  the Designer cannot design to your taste. If they were satisfied that  the Designer produced a sound creative solution that matched their  brief, then this Designer would more than likely be able to satisfy your  project requirements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Web Sites are a good way of looking at a Designers portfolio of work  without making direct contact. Use the search engines and directories to  track Designers that are within the broad area to where you live. It is  no good having a Designer from Scotland if you live in London, and vice  a verse, so aim relatively local of around a 50 mile search radius!  Also be aware of companies that call themselves Interior Designers, but  are really Home Furnishing companies and they are only really interested  in selling from their shop or showroom. Offers of "free design service"  will always have a sales agenda behind it. A true Design Consultant  will be totally independent of any affiliated retail business and will  use the global market to source what is right for your project, no  commission or incentives involved.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6jkPePAmsl9leM_kO1bCBZKzz7BGBkyvSCf0fF6Ijd3FoDBHLUsPXi8ifSClvY_ZkIW_PKpxRg51MOIOqimTAggCt41IACL_wJXx6IRZz-LtvQUa0MgTQzYoknptsGiOFKC7tmJYgOU/s400/home+interior+2.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAARc-X32YYtRlPZTwgNkcbovCIP9d73kNpSvAVeRRnsrONcOD58MaQzpEXOV4n2RtyaKm07sym2UvMhQIocZRg8RbDqdRi4uEQaz7ofv2iBEWyUFaqkyg2q6WSyDNCoHBxPVPzfKKbQQ/s400/home+interior+3.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNo_e7TNtej6hgXN0FXeK0vmd3gZBVdckkXtr586whKLiuVoGxQFgmvvwRhrZIM45W6FU4cvpkSO1VmEU8cz2pwKoXKhOKsGD4yGc3WsqGu_1nq_ArjZN2fV1jQiLfoUZ67kVf2hL6O0/s400/home+interior+4.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABF9bPaWwljUyFTziRNBNkd1Pan0NuaelGmfnFp7s6UuenJGRaMtDY8D1EPPCVo2ob7JJJKsBsHE6fag3vZ39Lw3SoZ5WB-V2INTTri-SkBrfOS_AU2PAKvWx_MDx8c_KkZWtzfo8xLE/s400/home+interior+5.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rXEathVMKb-hRLvqAuHiE81Mxw6qzmeoRMPt9F6kZ97_yDty-adQZ1jdk7SZy3s_zk4JUjitKQx_YbNZPZ84tkCNGY38VRVV9XOLA6VjhMOVYUQcnO1KD2Fz5Jrzde7tWy7_StHPPVE/s400/home+interior+6.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ2janXmL4au78b6Im38qsT_AFOAe3k72WJcRLwRGFliaww54k2WjU8TKUOrA6qrXsljJ18zNC35rwj2GIq781x0wppGzSIrNQUeH5tWuYoL6pzJMtFnXDJsxU19DMEpOZV9VVXTmQF58/s400/home+interior+7.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3npxe4rDJOw8UtwhEQYVEvTl87dRl5uFFLekIcnSl9oX2VwlTPzR5SwxwsTfpsgKopD8M1KC73Dta2iGO2d5GHiGGckbXmaVzGJB8whXuIwrqjUnuRvYtuoT2TJFwL3zE0VvwGw6G37Y/s400/home+interior+8.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfXzW4X5a0pI_mNdMWlv8N2TXTDTzHD2gEvVOlEG1yNaNfu_RPIGJsY0mNbrdugEttokv_shsmGQaPzUyQROQJyi5ZpCHZumIaPVhXIhxF3Y8d0rNnfrJeRknkiqPEjqPo0jrlREStZo/s400/home+interior+9.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzfqq2BCSQHh_RjqEq1RaPCjvoNTZkzoxvDitzy9U5lAkLJdTfv37_Skkhu87ocjPstQU8O8uqeDqCRvvfpGYgv6aKvc_Nlp4BVt22E3OnUvO-SsOwnyNsnIujRHb2axI08FZrcyeVds/s400/home+interior+10.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim3r8MRQZWE3z_nJ_4B8p8RTuJH1941ijufzoReAFpCqwjpnBsFTo3aiSOUOFBCtq8J2dwdXSnPDHl6EAQd4NpgnqocYL9x3M1aCxc5P7pKpWbuT36PmhG5BbpdR3IbXiywtpgk3qWh0Q/s400/home+interior+11.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwx5_8rYus6er2sYBToGU26b26GFGgJwQDg1MrL1p0I59mcSeSDa415whZACsVtKEn8qVCw2jwo2-Abdn8ZxLW3UQT2xbf_prvFN1NHSN9WjbfunNeMVZS0i9Cx7WkUzzL3G_cwzyUmzc/s400/home+interior+12.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MsMbDC2aoER-L596hBWhL1x3X_muXiOv2-WfVKnO5alOqDslCuga6QYDuqXHoFGo8ccIJZg9nhO25A96gVo-YmvcMNO0ApO02EnNPn_tgsWKYvj5GteLlc4k326w4ua96ZW1SHOpNbc/s400/home+interior+14.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgNdCctPQupvQwYGVY_Zrd95g5qg_8cffTfH3SU0Wp6GEqUm-zi1iHxtf8LuA3AqVWxrFT_G7JZIxpVs8d_LTII1SIaoJNFxyZRzyiWiAGQDfDdvtfewlJZLUGAFAUQdfiFjRrU-wQXA/s400/home+interior+15.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Interior" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YK7GJFiE_NFZBMUPaQdpXowINRoEap4S40q9JnJNYdp_0Z-3PhF4GcT0sN05UsCiksWi_TE0y2ejp2a_Y4l5TWro3keqL5Pu-sdZ8J6v8-l3WvaMpBy24OXp6I2vAek2K7-FMg1XbkU/s400/home+interior.jpg" title="Home Interior" width="400" /></div>

Home Interior

Do you do Curtains & Cushions? As a professional Interior Designer that's the phone call we dread to receive! It happens more than y...

Home Design Inspirations

Home Interior

architectural home interior designs

Blog Archive

Popular Posts