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Friday, April 6th, 2018
It’s hard to miss in terms of design when you choose classic pieces such as this King Mansion Bed from the Antebellum Collection of Fine Furniture Design.
You have probably heard people complain about having hired interior designers that cost them a lot of money. When you take the time to scour the price tags, then you’d realize why design can cost quite a lot. However, this doesn’t need to become your reality. Don’t fear that design or remodeling projects can never be done with a cap on your budget. Your project’s success rests wholly on you making smart decisions.
Splurge on Remodeling Projects
Whether you’re trying to flip a zombie home or would just want to increase the value of your property, then you need to understand that you should curb your desires to cut some corners. The bottom line here is, the more you skimp on this kind of project, the more that your home might not end up the way you envisioned it to be.
Always remember that cheap remodels end up wearing and tearing much faster. You could end up with the laminate floors bowing, the walls chipping or the tiles falling off. Undertaking a remodeling project means you have to do it right and doing it right requires that you shell a little budget.
Splurge on Classic Furniture
There’s simply no way around this. If you want your home to look classic, then you have to fill it with classic pieces. The greatest furniture can be costly but they are the right pieces plus they are not expenses – these are actually investments that can increase the value of your home aesthetically and commercially.
Splurge on Artwork
Art, especially wall art, is a thing that represents who you are. Don’t just be enthralled by a piece because it was created by artist so-and-so. Splurge on artwork that truly titillates.
Wall arts add the wow factor to your design. Just imagine if you’re just going to live in a house with nothing but bare walls. Ho-hum…the boring and bland ambiance is simply hard to ignore.
Now, it’s time to spice up your design by adding well-chosen black and white framed photos. Use the photos with black edges and sleek designs. Play with the different sizes and shapes, of course, not forgetting balance.
You want to be more inspired by your displayed art? Then display a portrait or a bust of a beloved family member. You can also use trophies atop the mantel of your living room fireplace. Hang paintings where they come as a surprise such as the entryway. The possibilities are actually endless.
Save on Accent Hues
While color does play a huge role in coordinating other design elements and in visually uplifting the style, it does not have to be used forever. Remember that each year, another color becomes the color of the year. This year it’s UltraViolet, next year, it could be something that’s completely the opposite of this hue.
Use accent colors that are trendy if you want to play with different colors as seasons progress. Changing your accent colors can happen yearly especially if you decide to use bold accents. Switching your hues now and then could prevent your design from becoming very last Tuesday.
Save on Textiles
Take a careful look at your throw pillows, blankets, bedding, and area rugs. These can effortlessly create the most stunning rooms. These are the pieces used in layering and creating a visual complexity in any space.
Remember that patterns and colors do change. Unless you invest in a neutral, well-made piece, then you’re good for a number of years. It is highly recommended that you use textiles that are affordable so that you can easily switch to another style, pattern, texture, and color anytime that you feel like doing so.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2016
8113-066CR Astor King Bed Complete
If you have an upcoming design project to accomplish, then you are about to face a gargantuan task ahead. Fortunately, there are steps that you could follow to design your room without going crazy –
Figure Out the Budget
This is the first step in designing any room. Make sure that your checklist places this at the very top, meaning, you have to establish the budget before you even buy the first nail.
As soon as you are able to commit on a certain budget, then you’ll see that you can make clearer decisions about what should be done next. The money that you allocate for this project will define how much you will accomplish.
Use the Checklist
This may seem simple but it actually requires a huge amount of discipline. It pays to have pictures during this process. Choose photographs from catalogs and magazines which show the design colors, furniture, woodwork, and other elements that you can add to your project.
This list must contain your priorities but remember to be realistic. Indicate the rooms and things that are essential and those that are mere want. Prioritize the former.
Remember that you must always work in order. Never organize projects wherein workmen will walk through rooms that have just been finished. This would ruin the entire project and prolong the set timetable.
Use the list to put in structural changes that you want such as adding focal points in high ceilings, welcoming in natural light, or highlighting a scenic view. Hidden room assets can be restored or maintained.
Seek Help from a Pro
As soon as you have your budget and your checklist, then it’s time to ask the help of a professional. Ask your friends and neighbors if they still have the number of their interior designer. Consider visiting the houses of your friends and, this time, take a good look at the design details.
It is important that you’d feel comfortable working with a professional. Ask questions regarding their past projects. At the very least, check out albums of their past jobs. Talk also about the professional fees that will be charged. Have everything written down. Ask the designer about his or her scope of work then ask for a proposal based on your design requirements.
Never Go Over the Budget
There is a reason why it’s called a budget. This is an amount that you set so that there’s a cap or a ceiling on your expenditure. You have to learn to prioritize to keep your budget intact. Be realistic and honest with what you really can afford in terms of time and money.
Prioritizing means you have to know which areas really need improvement at the moment. Approach your goals room upon room. You might have the means to redo your home right away but it is still best to do it in phases.
Use the budget as a tool that can assist you in planning your design project. Accomplish the plan according to your budget and the money allotted per design stage.
The Inside-Out and Top-Down Rules
As you work through your checklist, there are two rules that you need to follow first, the Inside-Out. This rule states that carpentry, electrical and plumbing works should be done before you apply the wall and flooring finishes.
The second rule is the top-down rule. This states that recessed ceiling lights should be done before the plasterer does his job. You must also paint the ceilings before you go down to the walls. Save flooring installation for last especially when you are placing marble, tiles, wood or carpeting.
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