Sunday, November 29, 2009

Guidelines For Apartment Renovation: Interior Design

By Kristina Alvarez

Most people are at their wits' end when it comes to planning restoration work of their houses, and are bewildered by the sheer magnitude of the job. Here are a few tips that will give you a clear idea of what it involves and make it less complex for you.

The first thing you must do is to decide what modifications are required, and books and stores on interior decoration can greatly help you in this respect, as their displayed designs can help you choose the right one for your residence. Customers usually have a certain liking for a classical European decor, for 'green' interiors supplemented with furniture made of jute or cane and with indoor plants, or for delicately carved woodwork and embroidered carpets that are a characteristic of Moroccan home design. You can also use Feng Shui techniques, which are believed to make positive energies flow through the spaces in your home and raise your levels of peace and well being.

Once you have formulated ideas of what alterations you need to make, you should consult an interior designer who can build on your line of thought. It is a misconception that hiring an interior designer is an unnecessary expense. A large number of those who set out to do their own decor do not possess the essential skill, and often end up spending a lot more to get their mistakes corrected by experts later. Therefore, it is better to engage an interior designer at the very beginning of your renovation exercise.

Another false belief is that interior design can't be afforded by a middle income person. In fact the interior designer can help you discover low-cost materials that you can cleverly use for your rooms to give them a look to compete with the standards of the ones displayed in any expensive showroom. But you must keep in mind that the design that you select must be one that can be used throughout the house so that no room looks odd when compared to others.

It should not be forgotten that there are many other aspects that contribute to a good decor apart from big items like furniture and walls. It is important for you to carefully select the accessories, linens, and decorations for your renovated house as well, as these reflect your personality and give you a sense of being more connected with your house.

Finally, you should not be discouraged by the enormity of the job before you. If you engage the services of an experienced interior design expert, you will get the thrust and will be able to complete without any serious problems.

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