When you have a room that is a blank canvas, where do you start? How do you determine what you want to do? First you must determine the style you prefer: contemporary, traditional, transitional or eclectic? If your not sure where your taste falls, do some research. Read some shelter magazines, i.e. Florida Design, Architectural Digest etc. Or take yourself shopping in Design Centers, like DCOTA in Dania, Fl. or furniture showrooms. Even visiting model homes will help you define your tastes. You will determine if you like straight or curvy lines and shapes or a mix of both.
Next you need to plan your color choices, monochromatic, primary etc.! What colors are you always drawn to? What are your favorite colors, and what could you live in daily without tiring of it???
Backgrounds set the scene in a room, wall colors and wallcoverings, ceiling treatments, architectural features,(mouldings, built ins, soffits etc,), flooring (tile, hardwood, concrete, stone or carpeting). These are all the backdrops for your furnishings, art , and accessories and should be planned with all the elements in mind. A well thought out room will turn out gorgeous in the end even if you have to do it in stages.
You will complete the picture with your window and drapery treatments, lighting, art, and accessories. And if you are exhausted even thinking about the entire process, hire a designer to guide you through all the fun, based on your needs and budget. Avoid the sleepless nights and really enjoy the process with your designer ,it really should be a fun experience.
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