interior design: THE ROLE OF INTERIOR DESIGNER IS CHANGING TO MEET NEEDS OF A CHANGING WORLD!
- 09/10/09 10:19 AM
Is it just me, or is anyone else seeing the dramatic shift that has recently taken place in the design profession? When I was in school we focused on things like form, function, proportion and beauty. Once you had mastered the art of these fundamental design elements you were considered to be pretty much on your way. Now however, the role of the interior designer is expanding to encompass not only these basic elements, but much, much more. Largely due to dramatic and unexpected changes in our economy, increased life expectancy, and a strong resolve on the part of our rapidly … (6 comments)
interior design: Interior Design - Should You Hire A Professional, Or Go It Alone?
- 06/08/08 11:42 AM
You've been tearing pictures out of magazines, going through model homes, gathering ideas in a shoe box for years . . . now what? How do you begin to put the puzzle pieces of your dream home together? Should you hire an interior designer? Can you afford one? Can you afford not to have one? For many, the idea of hiring a professional is downright paralyzing! What if they came in to your home and told you to get rid of all of your "stuff" and start over! Hire a professional or go it alone? Here are some questions to ask … (5 comments)
interior design: In Interior Design - Color Selections Are "Key" To Your Success!
- 06/08/08 11:36 AM
Color selections cause powerful reactions and send subliminal messages . . . and will play a critical role in the success or failure of the design of your home! Marketing psychologists have stated that people form a lasting impression within 90 seconds of viewing an object, place or circumstance. And amazingly, color selection alone can account for 80 percent of the acceptance or rejection of these items. Therefore, because color impressions are both quick and long lasting, decisions about color are a critical factor in the success of any visual experience! Consider the following when selecting colors for both the interior … (0 comments)
interior design: Interior Design and Redesign - What Are The Latest Luxury "Must-Have" Trends!
- 11/22/07 12:42 AM
What are the "must-haves" for today's luxury home owners . . . the most popular design trends and amenities that will provide them with a lifestyle, not just a place to live? What are they seeking which will help them to create beautiful, livable spaces that meet their aesthetic, functional and economic goals . . . As an interior designer in Orlando, Florida I work with clients to design, or redesign their luxury homes. I initially meet with these homeowners to discuss ways on how to best blend their lifestyle with their design style to meet the multiple needs of those who … (5 comments)
interior design: Realtors, Builders and Homesellers - How Do You Spell "Sold" in Today's Market? . . . L.I.S.T.E.N.!
- 11/22/07 12:03 AM
Demographics matter! Statistics have shown us that in North America alone there are approximately 85 million, (yes, MILLION), Baby Boomers! By sheer number alone, they have become a force to be reckoned with. They are telling you what they are looking for in a home, but are you listening? As a licensed interior designer in Orlando, Florida, I often work with clients who are wanting to build a new home, remodel the home they're presently living in, or look for an existing home to buy. One of the very first things we do is sit down together to determine their design goals, … (0 comments)
interior design: Realtors and Sellers - Your Five Star Solution To Successful Selling!
- 11/21/07 11:54 PM
As a professional Home Stager in Orlando, Florida, I see hundreds of homes each year and am acutely aware of what sells, and what does not! Through the art of effective home staging, I have learned that the increased perceived value of a home will also increase the selling price, and decrease the amount of time a home is on the market. The following is a list of Five-Star Home Staging solutions, giving you an exclusive peek on ways to make your home staging take 'center stage' to successfully sell in a slower market: Start With Curb Appeal - Create an unforgettable first … (1 comments)
Is it just me, or is anyone else seeing the dramatic shift that has recently taken place in the design profession? When I was in school we focused on things like form, function, proportion and beauty. Once you had mastered the art of these fundamental design elements you were considered to be pretty much on your way. Now however, the role of the interior designer is expanding to encompass not only these basic elements, but much, much more.
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