Whether you enjoy or dislike sprucing up your living space it can often feel like a cycle of going through each room either renovating or decorating. When you think you’re done it’s time to begin anew! Despite your efforts to bring a room concept to life sometimes reality doesn’t quite match up to your vision.
That’s where the expertise of a designer comes in handy—they can help bring all your ideas and save the day. If you’ve never collaborated with a designer before you might be unsure of what to expect. That’s where LauraLeeHome steps in with a guide, on how the Interior Design Process unfolds when working with a client.
Step 1 – The meeting
This is a stage, in the process as its where we get to know more about you, your lifestyle, your home, your design preferences and of course your budget. It’s also an opportunity for both parties to assess if collaborating is a match. We really enjoy this step as it allows us to understand your project better. From the clients perspective it’s important to find a designer who listens well and can seamlessly incorporate your style into the design while addressing your concerns and objectives. When you feel confident that you’ve found the fit should you move forward with scheduling an, in person consultation.
Step 2 – On site meeting
Following the meeting we’ll need to visit your home to assess the situation and evaluate the space. We appreciate seeing how homeowners have transformed their spaces and during our walkthrough we’ll identify any problem areas and begin sharing our solutions for addressing them and our vision for enhancing your space.
When you share what you enjoy and don’t like through a collection of images gathered from magazines or a Pinterest board it can assist us greatly. Additionally your interior designer will inquire about your preferences to gain an insight into your style and preferences.
Step 3 – Presentation
One of the parts for clients is when we unveil the new floor plans, design concepts and our suggestions for fixtures and furnishings for your approval. We go through all the insights gathered from our discussions. Present them using mood boards. This is also the stage where you can make changes, to colors or items you don’t like and propose alternatives before moving with purchases.
Step 4 – Procurement
This is when we head out shopping! We explore designer stores or sources to discover the materials and products for your project. All orders and deliveries will be overseen by us. We’ll provide you with a ‘shopping list’ that aligns with your vision and fits within your budget for approval. Afterward detailed layouts will be created along with finalizing lighting plans.
We can also include drawings if necessary, for the relevant tradespeople and estimate the costs for you. Decisions will have to be made regarding the materials, furnishings, furniture, wall decorations, floor coverings, fixtures and fittings.
Step 5 – Implementation
The final and crucial stage involves installing your project, where we introduce all your new furniture, artwork and window treatments. We will oversee the work to ensure that everything is delivered and installed correctly. Then comes the exciting part of styling the room to ensure that every detail looks its best. We will walk through the space with you to address any issues that may need attention while finding solutions. If you are satisfied with your space it’s a time to provide referrals or leave a positive review, for your interior designer to support their business. You can then enjoy admiring your space and relax in it!
Elements of Interior Design
Lighting, lines, spatial arrangement, shapes, colors, patterns and textures are seven fundamental elements of interior design that work together harmoniously when managed effectively.
When you decide to enlist the services of a designer you’re tapping into their expertise to enhance your existing ideas and create an fitting solution. Collaborating with you they’ll explore your preferences while sharing their insights.
Regardless of whether your home boasts a historical style the designer will take into account the architectural elements, age and function of the space to optimize existing features or reintegrate those that were removed. They possess the knack, for harmonizing all aspects within the area and guiding you in selecting furniture pieces such as tables, chairs and additional decor items.
We deeply value learning and growth in our business endeavors. In addition to staying abreast of industry trends through training sessions we actively engage in networking opportunities to expand our clientele base. One such group we participate in is Busy Women Networking at Chicheley Hall—a source of support for our business. During gatherings with inspiring women, from diverse industries united by a shared goal of mutual empowerment.
If you’re seeking guidance on a room or even the overall aesthetic of your home our professional interior designer is here to assist in creating an inviting atmosphere. Visit www.alle interiors.co.uk to explore our range of products, collections and services tailored to make your house truly feel like a home.
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