January 12th, 2010
It’s the New Year, time for a fresh start! Time to sort out those interior design issues that have been dogging you all last year. Pokie kitchen? Cluttered hallway? Stuck in a rut bathroom?
Where do you begin? Maybe you feel that something “Isn’t quite right” but don’t know what it is.
Time for a little exercise:
I want you to pretend that you are thinking of buying this house, this is the very first time you have ever seen it…and I want you to be brutally honest! This is your chance for the ultimate wish list to create your ideal home. If you think you’ll have trouble being objective, enlist a friend or family member to accompany you. Take a pad of paper and pen with you, head out the front door and when you’re ready, re-enter with a fresh pair of eyes and ask yourself some of the following questions:
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December 12th, 2009
Well, the answer for me is both. Good interior designers are excellent problem solvers.
According to Wikipedia:
“Problem solving is a mental process and is part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem shaping. Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher-order cognitive process that requires the modulation and control of more routine or fundamental skills. Problem solving occurs when an organism or an artificial intelligence system needs to move from a given state to a desired goal state.”
Gosh! And add to that, us designers are charged with making something look great as well – our job is rarely easy! However, that’s exactly what we’re good at and why clients hire us.
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November 5th, 2009
We all could do with more storage, so how do you get more out of what you already have? Built in storage is by far the best space saving solution; that unused space under the stairs can be transformed into a handy coat, shoe and broom cupboard. Have the joiner design the cupboards to “pull out” for easy access. Smarten up your living room with built-in bookcases either side of the fireplace. This will give the room a strong and attractive focal point, while giving you plenty of space for books and photographs. Read more »
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November 5th, 2009
How can you update your home quickly, and cheaply, in time for Christmas season?
My Great Aunt Jilly & Uncle David have always changed their living room soft furnishing in November and I have always thought this is a good idea and relatively cheap way of getting a new look for the Christmas period. My Great Auntie simply changes her sofa slip covers and curtains to a dark, rich colour to create a warm and cosy space and trust me, with a glass (or two!) of something festive, fire roaring and soft cushions, it proves a very cosy place to be when it’s cold and frosty outside! Read more »
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