Which, do you believe, is the first step when decorating a room? 1) Deciding the style & color for the room? 2) Planning the details of the project? 3) Selecting the furniture to go in the room? If you selected #1 or #3 then you're doomed for failure; without a detailed plan it will be like playing Russian roulette - a hit or miss game. Interior decorating is multifaceted and requires the ability to be self disciplined, organized and to have strong planning skills. Without these attributes you are likely to flounder through your project, changing your mind often, which can result in timely & costly mistakes. Planning a decorating project starts with the vision. The vision should include all the bells & whistles that you believe are needed to complete your project. Often times we tend to start with the budget (what we can afford today) instead of thinking long term as to what the final look of the room should be. When you start with the end results in mind, you are then able to plan your project in stages based on your budget. Once you've outlined the details for your vision, the next step is coordinating your efforts; this is where strong planning & organization skills are a must. Most would like to skip over this step because it's so time consuming, but be warned.....skipping this step can be detrimental to your project. For example, if your vision includes the removal of an interior wall, to enlarge the size of a room, then shopping and/or purchasing furniture, before calling in a contractor to confirm the wall can come down, may be wasted effort and potentially a very costly mistake. Finally, self-dicipline..........Interior decorating is personal, therefore emotions play a big part in the process. If you are not a self disciplined person, then shopping for the elements in your project can turn into a frustrating and/or costly experience. Walking away from items not in your plan is the only way to ensure your vision will come to fruition while remaining on the budget you've established. If you do not have the time to dedicate to planning your project details, then I strongly suggest calling in a professional interior decorator to help plan, manage and execute your project. The money & time you will save will be well worth it when it is all said and done. |
 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
 
CategoriesDIY Interior Decorating TipsDIY Organization Tips Home Decorating Articles Interior Decorating Business Tips Staging Articles
|
|
 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
    |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
