Plan Ahead for a Great Home Design

Patrice Arends Hawkins, C.I.D.

Certified Interior Decorator/Owner
Phone: 704-845-2834
Cell Phone: 704-661-0037
patricehawkins@decoratingden.com
http://local.decoratingden.com/phawkins/

A beautiful home doesn’t just happen. Good decorating is the result of good planning and should start by developing a comprehensive, detailed decorating plan.
What should be included in your decorating plan? Everything that needs to be done, including timing priorities and budget. It’s vitally important to write down everything and be as specific as possible.
Here are a few suggestions that will help you understand your own preferences and prepare you to begin your process.
Begin by collecting decorating magazines – or design books. Consider cutting out photographs of furniture, styles, window treatments, color schemes, floor and wall coverings, etc., that appeal to you.
Then, compile everything you’ve collected into a notebook and organize it into sections for each room you’ll be doing. If you chose to work with a decorator, your preplanning will make it much easier for you to communicate your likes and dislikes.

Evaluate your present furnishing and decide what you would like to keep, eliminate, and re-do. Write down the various items in your notebook. What will be your overall color-scheme? Does the carpeting need to be replaced? Which room do you want completed first? What budget have you established for each decorating project you wish to undertake. Knowing this information will prove valuable.
The main mistake most of my customers make is painting their home before starting the decorating process. I tell my customers that the last thing you pick out in planning your decorating process is the paint colors. It is much easier to find a paint color to go with your sofas, draperies or other accessories in the room. It is extremely difficult to find fabric to match the color already on the walls.

Although paint color is the last thing you chose in the process of planning, the painting is the first thing we do. A freshly painted room adds a lot to the room.
Many people feel they need assistance in creating and implementing their decorating plan. Professional interior decorators have the talent, experience and specialized knowledge to help you pull it all together. They can also save you time and money. After all, the most costly furnishings you will ever buy are the ones that prove to be mistakes!

And remember – no matter what your lifestyle – your home should be a reflection of your tastes – your likes and your interests!

If you would like more information about home decorating with Patrice Hawkins, please call 704-845-2834.



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