The Advantages Of Employing An Interior Designer

The first time I bought a new home from a builder, I found that although there was some consultation on things like choice of


floor tiles and other small items, the overall finished effect was more what


the builder’s designer liked, rather than something to my own tastes. Having lived with this somewhat imperfect situation for a few


years I took the plunge and decided it was time to


redecorate my bedroom and ensuite, as well as


the the remainder of my


property, and I consulted an interior design specialist


to come up with something different and to manage the work.


The  kind of home I live in was designed


for young single professionals – or professional couples – and unfortunately


they tend to look a little cold and sterile. They do not really have those elusive individual


touches that can make a home so inviting. My intention was


to stamp my character on the place~ my home ~ my flat~ my apartment and and create a radically different look. So much so that in fact the interior designer


had to try to keep some of my more outlandish suggestions and ideas back from


the finished project. The biggest


issue we needed to tackle was how poorly the original architect and designer


had used the available space. The large cupboard under the basin dominated the


room, and the space







The first time I bought a new home from a builder, I found that although there was some consultation on things like choice of


floor tiles and other small items, the overall finished effect was more what


the builder’s designer liked, rather than something to my own tastes. Having lived with this somewhat imperfect situation for a few


years I took the plunge and decided it was time to


redecorate my bedroom and ensuite, as well as


the the remainder of my


property, and I consulted an interior design specialist


to come up with something different and to manage the work.


The  kind of home I live in was designed


for young single professionals – or professional couples – and unfortunately


they tend to look a little cold and sterile. They do not really have those elusive individual


touches that can make a home so inviting. My intention was


to stamp my character on the place~ my home ~ my flat~ my apartment and and create a radically different look. So much so that in fact the interior designer


had to try to keep some of my more outlandish suggestions and ideas back from


the finished project. The biggest


issue we needed to tackle was how poorly the original architect and designer


had used the available space. The large cupboard under the basin dominated the


room, and the space either side of the loo was wasted when it could have been


used for storage. Because the space in the bathroom was so restricted we


were not able to move the position of the bathroom suite, so as an


alternative the designer sought out compact fittings


and removed a stud wall to provide a little more room in which to install a larger, more


luxurious shower compartment. All this demonstrates quite


clearly that restricted spaces can be functional as well as stylish,


without blowing the budget . One thing I learned very quickly was that  if you


choose bright cheerful accessories you can soon put your own impression on any room. I tended to go


for simple ideas like mirrors and


clocks as well as old favourites like perfumed candles


and photo frames. My favourite scented candles are


manufactured by manufacturers such


as Yankee candles and True Grace candles, but there are many more besides. If, like me,


you have trouble visualising how things will look and don't want to lift a


finger, employ a designer. Spend time looking for a person who not only


produces great results but who you really click with, the kind of person who you think shares your idas and your likes and dislikes. Ask any designer you are considering hiring to show you his portfolio so you can see the kind of work he has successfullyt completed inthe past. If the job you are contemplating is likely to be extensive - and therfore costly - you might even want to ask the designers you are talkking to for permission to contact some of theirt satisfied customers face to face. That way you will be able to judge at first hand exactly the type of sertvice a particular designer offers. Most professional businesses who are happy to stand behind the quality of their work should have no problem with this approach, so long as it is done respectfully, without pestering their customers.                                                                                                                                              


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             







                                                                                                                                                


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             










The author is owner of the Scented Candle Store where you will find a wide range of  scented candles including brands like  True Grace candles