So you want to hire a decorator

Many people think that working with a decorator is out of their reach financially or that the results of the pairing would create a space that wasn't personal. Neither of these beliefs are true if homeowners matche their needs with the right decorator's skill set.

Professional decorators usually hold a set of basic beliefs about designing spaces that support their interactions with clients. For example I believe:

everyone deserves a beautiful space ....

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interesting and inviting interiors can exist without a high price tag;

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a space should reflect the needs and interests of the owner;

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furniture arrangement makes or breaks a space;

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personal items are the best accessories;

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editing a space can transform it;

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layering objects, colours and textures create interesting spaces;

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art completes an interior design;

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harmonizing is more interesting than over matching;

designing a room is the same as designing a painting;

and most important of all ....

listening is key to designing.

As you can see these are broad beliefs that can be applied to most spaces. They do not dovetail into any particular look.   Everyone is different and their spaces should reflect this individuality.

My approach:
I compose spaces in various ways, problem solve situations, use colour to harmonize or contrast; understand the various principles and elements of design and put them together to produce interesting spaces.   I like to meet clients, find out about them as people, look at their spaces and what they own, and then create a space that is personal to them. The key to this process is listening and questioning.

Do clients have to love what I love? NO! Are there projects that are easy for me? Yes! I love mid century modern styling and like to mix it with more contemporary pieces for a clean edged look with lots of neutrals, texture, splashes of colour and interesting lines to create quiet spaces.

Can I create traditional designs? Yes!   How about eclectic? Yes! It's all about understanding the characteristics of these styles and working with the likes/dislikes of the homeowner.

Is there a decorator in your future?

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