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Thursday, September 8th, 2016
FFDM Brentwood Collection features this dining room set that fits perfectly into these glass walls and stone flooring. The picturesque outdoors can be seen while enjoying one’s first cup of coffee in the morning or while dining with loved ones in the evening.
One of the biggest benefits of doing interior design by yourself is lowered cost. Most DIY designers might not have wholesale access as well as discounts from furniture and textile shops yet the money they save could be enormous. Materials that go with small budgets can also go a long way when the DIY enthusiast is able to find the sources himself.
If you really want to learn to become a DIY designer, then you have to know the following –
Now that you know these guidelines, it’s time to update to the latest trends or to set up a lasting style that you’d enjoy for a very long time.
Approximately 50% of Americans have not updated their home design in five years. About 9% have not updated in 10 years or so. The irony here is that about 20% of these homeowners admit to being satisfied with their home’s current décor. Still, this is a practically small number compared to the 120 million other homes.
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Designing Shouldn’t be a Chore
DIY interior design can be done according to the homeowner’s schedule. The design plan can expand and be altered much quickly. For example, if a homeowner takes on a custom tile job, then he can reschedule the renovation till he learns from a tile installation class. Working with an interior designer means working with someone who has other clients. This may lead to limited interactions especially when you have someone who is quite popular.
A homeowner can basically source his own materials and pick colors as well as finishes on his own. Most DIY designers do not create their own textiles but they can roam around and look for fabrics in multiple stores.
Simple Designs That Work
Sometimes, you don’t have to tear down walls or paint an entire room just to say that you’re altering the design of your home. Make a unique photo display by updating your family photos. Use black and white photographs and some bright-colored tape.
Find some of your favorite photos then use editing software to turn them all to black and white. Print them on glossy paper to add visual on your walls. Place them horizontally or vertically according to your design plan. You don’t have to use the same size for all photos. Use different sizes then tape them onto the wall.
Another design that you can use is the monogrammed string art. You can use the modern graphic versions or the ones that bring a retro, 70s appeal.
You can also visit some décor shops and look for some floral china art. This can be used as a wall art. Just add a custom stencil such as a monogram then hang as a unique wall art.
Designing can get a bit overwhelming especially when you are scheduled to have drastic changes inside your home. Expect to feel stressed at times but don’t forget to have fun, too. Designing, after all, is both art and science so use your brain and your heart to come up with styles that would captivate.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
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As soon as you have figured out what your home would look like, the next big question is – should you do-it-yourself or hire an expert? Or is it possible to have the best of both worlds?
Interior design was not a known profession before the 20th century. Back then, homeowners designed their houses unless they were royalty who had people doing things for them. A lot of people still think that you still need to be a palace dweller in order to hire a designer. Others are simply afraid of the cost (or at least the perceived costs). Still some think not of the cost but are afraid that the result might not reflect their preference or taste.
Advantages of DIY Projects
Designing your home simply means that you won’t have to hire someone and pay him to do it for you. The results will also show your personal taste and you can proudly take credit for all of your work. If you have done a DIY project in the past and were successful, then you shouldn’t have trouble doing it again.
Whether the DIY project works for you or not actually depends on your strengths. It is as simple as knowing what makes you tick and finding the items that define what you like.
DIY projects can be done in phases, more often than not, as the funds allow. You also don’t need to explain what you want to a complete stranger.
The Downside of Doing it Yourself
Primarily, you could mess the project up and if you are working on a bi-budgeted project then you might have to live with the errors for many years. It’s either this or you pay a hefty amount of money just to make the nightmare go away.
You must have the ability to visualize. If you believe that you’re not the creative type then you have to recognize the fact that you need help.
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Working with an Expert and Being a DIY Enthusiast
Or you could go down the less traveled path of working with a designer or a decorator. Two heads, as the saying goes, is always better than one so this cooperative thing should work for the better. There are many alternative working arrangements that you two could consider.
Perhaps you could consider hiring a decorator who is paid by the hour. This expert should be able to help you plan the layout, seek out the right kinds of furniture, shop for fabrics and select the right colors. After you get help on these things, you will be better able to execute the plan on your own. Of course, not all designers would sign up for small assignments, hence, find the ones that are paid by the hour.
You can design the project on your own and eventually hire a pro to guide you throughout the selection process.
If working with an actual designer makes you feel uncomfortable, then you can always go for a virtual designer. There is now a growing number of interior designers who are now posting their portfolios online. You can get in touch with them, send photos of your proposed floor plan, then ask for their professional fee. You can do all these without even meeting them in person.
You can also work with someone from a furniture store. There are shops that offer decorating or designing services. Some will work with you on the project – free of charge – for as long as you buy furniture from their shop. If you really love the furniture shop and the pieces that they sell, then, obviously, their stuff is the way to go.
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