Designing your own home is a dream for many people, but only a few lucky ones get the opportunity to see it to fruition. Being able to take an idea from concept to completion is a unique skill, and it takes an enormous vision to make that happen throughout an entire home.
With an experienced interior designer at your side, there’s no reason you can’t make your dream home concepts a reality. Here are Mal’s tips for creating a cohesive design for a home:
1. Get good advice
Even if you already have an established design aesthetic in mind, it helps to seek out expert advice in the form of an interior designer. Your designer will be able to take your ideas and bring them to life. They’ll also be able to point out when a design concept doesn’t work, and suggest ways to alter it to fit your space.
2. Figure out your budget
With so many amazing options, it can sometimes be hard to figure out where to draw the line. Small purchases can really add up, and if you’re working on a whole house, it’s sometimes difficult to know much you’ve spent and what you’re getting for your money.
It’s especially important to discuss your budget with your interior designer. Many interior designers will work on a charge-up rate, which can quickly get overblown if you’re not watching carefully.
Mal Corboy will work within your budget to create a beautiful design at a price you can afford. Unlike other designers, he works to a set fee to help you stay on track with the budget.
3. What will you compromise on
When you’re creating a cohesive design across a house, and you need to work within a certain budget, you’ll always need to make compromises. This is especially true if you must take into account someone else’s needs – such as your spouse, kids, or other family members.
Make a list of your absolute “must-haves.” This might be granite bench tops, a striking chandelier, or a particular piece of furniture. These are the things you shouldn’t compromise on.
Figure out how your “must-haves” fit into your budget, and how much money you have left. Everything else can be designed to fit around them, and you can make compromises here to make sure you get the overall look you want.
4. Gather inspiration
Spend time looking at homes in the style you love, and collect images, samples, and catalogues that showcase the look you’re after. You can use this visual inspiration to help you decide on a palette, or source items, or to inspire your designer to come up with the best dream home concepts.
Making your dream home concept a reality will be hard work, but when you get to live in a beautiful, unique home, you’ll discover just worthwhile it really is.
If you’re looking to bring your dream home concept to life, then contact award-winning interior designer Mal Corboy. Mal can take all your ideas and current habits and crafting a beautiful space that works for your lifestyle. Contact Mal today for your free design consultation.
