6 DECORATING AND REMODELING TIPS FROM A TOP INTERIOR DESIGNER
1. Determine Your Style How do you want a space to feel? Here’s a trick to help you hone in on your style: take a look at your closet. Do you prefer tailored pieces or do you prefer looser and more comfortable items? Do you gravitate toward certain colors or patterns? Another way to help you determine your style is to think of key words that define how you want a space to feel. Traditional, formal, elegant? Playful, humorous, inviting? Monochromatic, streamlined, modern? Take note of design inspirations in every facet of life. I often use these as a starting point to discuss with clients when I’m hired to help them design the interiors of their homes . Recall a hotel in which you’ve stayed or restaurant in which you’ve dined that particularly struck your fancy. 2. Figure Out What You Don’t Like It is a lot easier for people to express what they do not like. By putting dislikes into the equation, we can eliminate some things and narrow in on others. For example, a bold large...