Sick of staring at the same colours every day? Want to spruce up a space to match the rest of your house? Has your lifestyle changed and you no longer use a space for the same function? All these reasons could result in the need for an interior design remodel. But let’s face it, who really needs a reason to try something new and refresh your home?
When it comes to remodelling an existing space, you’ll want to consider several key factors.
Decide on the colour scheme
The first thing any space needs is a colour scheme. Look at what you’ve currently got in the space. Do the colours work? Do they complement the adjacent spaces? Do you want to move the space more in line with another room?
Think about the feeling you’re trying to invoke in the room. Is it a place for relaxing and contemplation, or is it a fun, funky entertaining space? Will you be working there, playing there, or both? Who uses the space? Your kids? Your friends? Your colleagues?
Choose some colour swatches you like to take along to your interior designer to show them where your thoughts are heading. You may not end up with those exact colours, but it gives an overall direction to begin your interior design remodel.
What grinds your gears
What is it about the current space that annoys you so much? Does it feel too cramped? Is it out-of-date? Does it feel banal or boring? Is the furniture all wrong for the way you use the room?
An interior designer like Mal Corboy can do a lot to transform a space without knocking out walls or changing the layout of your home. For example, adding lower furniture, a light palette, and big mirrors will make a cramped room feel spacious.
Once you figure out what is wrong with your room, you can work with your interior designer to come up with a creative solution.
Think about maintenance
Walking into your beautifully designed room for the first time will give you a wonderful thrill, but the trick is maintaining the look and quality over time.
It’s important to factor in your lifestyle when planning an interior design remodel. Are you too busy for a lot of housework? If so, you might want to avoid any fiddly designs or finishes that require a lot of effort to maintain. Do you have kids or messy pets? Smooth-surface floors and easy-clean soft furnishings are going to be lifesavers? What possessions are commonly left around your current space? Adding extra storage can help you take care of clutter.
Gather ideas and set a budget
Before approaching an interior designer, it can be useful to start gathering ideas and inspiration, either from design magazines or from photographs and catalogues online. Bring these ideas to your initial design consultation to give your designer an idea of your style and if the two of you will be able to meld your vision into something spectacular.
It helps to have a budget in mind, so you can choose the right designer for your space and give them parameters around which to create. During your initial consultation, Mal Corboy will discuss your budget and how his fee structure works, so you’ll understand right for the onset what the process entails.
If you’re looking to remodel a space in your home, then contact award-winning interior designer Mal Corboy. Mal can help you create this design of your dreams, by taking all your ideas and current habits and crafting a beautiful space that works for your lifestyle. Contact Mal today for your free design consultation.
