Eclectic. There are no hard and fast rules here – but that’s not to say there shouldn’t be an overall plan for the look and feel of the room however. Use a mix of colours, patterns and textures to represent your history and style – but do so with a careful balance that is at once inviting and intriguing.
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3. Determine your budget.
To begin with take your time looking for the best value in your price range.
Remember here that value does not equal cost. When in doubt, consider the words of Aldo Gucci – “The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory”.
Here it will help to also have a rough idea of the time you require for redecoration. Some pieces can be bought straight away and others planned for in the near future. Such an approach means you can stick to a budget in the short and long term while ensuring any half-hearted ‘stop-gap measures’ don’t become too entrenched.
Be patient and don’t let anyone tell you what you should or shouldn’t have. Trust your own judgement – you will be the one who has to live with the end result.
This basic brief will enable you to take the next step. Now you can either go it alone or work with a professional. If using the latter be sure to provide a clear and workable brief to your designer. A good interior designer will take your brief and expand on it. With their skill and knowledge they’re the perfect ally in helping you create your very own special place.
For more inspiring interior ideas and information head to the Kovacs website .
Story by:
Hildy Kovacs, Kovacs Furniture
24 Feb, 2019