Why use an interior designer? INTERIORS
properties here in the West Country. In waterside properties, this might
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revolve around an acknowledgement of winter climate and result in proposals that can be easily adapted to complement seasonal changes – employing loose covers, rugs, shades and alternating window treatments. Further inland, the focus may be more inward looking, intent upon giving a property a character all of its own. Here, a harmonious decorating specification, employing a subtle interplay of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring, will help to create an interior that has the appearance of one that has evolved naturally – one that harnesses old and new pieces side by side and adds a quirky touch here and there. Professional interior designers are specialists in their field. They save time in the pursuit of perfect solutions, ensure that expensive errors of judgement are neatly sidestepped and are able to demonstrate how to make the most of any opportunity. Together with thoroughly considered suggestions, the best can also bring something unique to your project – far from formulaic or fashionable, but stylish and enduring. Interiors finished with items of intrinsic quality will enjoy longevity and will also bear restyling without wholesale alterations. experience of putting together such schemes comes only with practice and few of us choose to experiment on ourselves, so seeking professional advice may well be the best avenue to explore. employing the services of an
he role of a professional interior design firm is as diverse as the
interior designer has become more widely accepted as sound thinking since the turn of the 21st Century. even so, those already making use of the essential and, often, inspirational services of an architect to implement more elaborate projects may wonder what value there is in laying out further costs on another type of designer. However, it can be this additional layer of expertise that can contribute a holistic insight into the way we actually live, and can finally deliver an interior that exceeds expectations. Planning, planning and more planning
is the key to creating what appears a straightforward job at the end of
Expect an interior designer to interrogate you about your entertaining and living patterns
the day. Proper consideration needs to be given to furniture layout and provision, circulation space and lighting systems. expect an interior designer to interrogate you about your entertaining and living patterns – who lounges, who perches, who hogs the armchair and how many guests you regularly entertain.
Think about radiator positions as these often restrict the positioning of furniture. under-floor heating neatly addresses this issue by sidestepping it altogether, but its inclusion is not always appropriate. Focusing in at a scale of 1:20 rather than 1:200 can be a useful tool in resolving issues such as this,
the planning of furniture positions and window treatments. Provision should be made early on the siting of tracks, poles, panel glides, shutters, blinds and the like as subsequent structural work to accommodate these can be disruptive and costly. When consulted early enough, the input of an interior designer on these matters can ensure that disappointments are avoided later on. Furthermore, no amount of internet surfing on the part of someone seeking direction, advice or inspiration can be a substitute for access to a sourcebook of products and services at the fingertips of an established interior designer, built of over decades of experience. When you decide to seek
professional help in any field you are well advised to commence the process well prepared. Interior designers are not clairvoyants. start gathering images that convey your ‘likes’ and ‘dislikes’. These may be images of fabrics ,entire interiors, furniture, buildings, accessories, artworks, fashion or films and more besides. you may have gathered them from magazines, books, travelling or hotel stays. Investing your own time at this stage will ensure that you deliver a clear brief to your interior designer. In the company of someone who knows the ropes, and how to extract the best from what the industry has to offer, you can relax and enjoy the ride. SIMON BANTOCK, DIReCTOR, AsHTON HOuse DesIGN LTD.
www.ashtonhousedesign.co.uk T:01364 653563 email:
mail@ashtonhousedesign.co.uk
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