Part 2 Interior Designer or Decorator?

Part 2 Interior Designer or Decorator?

What’s the difference? Last week we looked at the services an interior designer provides so this week we take a look at just what an interior decorator does. As I mentioned in the article about interior designers, some services provided by an interior designer are the...
Interior Designer or Decorator?

Interior Designer or Decorator?

What’s the difference? Over the next couple of weeks we’ll take a look at the differences between an interior designer and an interior decorator. It’s a common misconception that the two are one and the same. Often the terms are used interchangeably which adds...
The Design Process-The Finale

The Design Process-The Finale

I love this stage of the design process! Your newly refurbished or renovated home is almost, but not quite, complete. Now it’s time to put the icing on the cake! This is, without doubt, the most exciting part of the project because you, the client, can finally see...
The Design Process-Client Representative

The Design Process-Client Representative

During the previous stage (finalising of Plans etc), I for Style or the client, if they have preferred tradespeople they’ve worked with in the past, can begin engaging those who will be involved in the renovation or refurbishment. It’s well worth engaging I for Style...
The Design Process-Finalised Plans

The Design Process-Finalised Plans

Things are really beginning to take shape now and this next stage is where the design becomes more concrete and technical. The drawings are developed and fine-tuned. Scaled drawings are finalised including the floor plans, including kitchen, bathroom and furniture...
The Design Process-Design Development

The Design Process-Design Development

During the design development stage we start getting down to the nitty gritty. We are meeting regularly with our clients in order to drill down further on any practical requirements and how each room is will be used. From this we develop new spatial plans and...