Design Advice

So you fancy having a go at revamping a room? Or maybe you have a new extension on the way and so have a blank canvas to play with? Either way, and whatever look you're hoping to achieve, there are a few basic rules you should be aware of before you dive in there. 


Plan Ahead

One of the biggest mistakes when redesigning a room is not planning the space, in detail and in advance. All ideas must be considered on paper and thought through stage by stage, giving you the chance to spot any problems that can pop up and importantly how to avoid them

Design It Yourself

There are, of course, various pieces of software you can buy with in-built tutorials which allow you to draw up your dream room either from scratch or using variations for example www.smartdraw.com and www.designsoftware.com another great site to get ideas is www.mydeco.com

Budget

Many feel they can complete a project in less time or by spending less than the professional beware…! It is a hard lesson to find out that more time or money is needed when the project is in progress, which can halt or even leave the project unfinished. Consult with a Designer!!

Planning

Tender, tender, tender… Before you get an assortment of builders in to provide quotes, you should make sure you have a detailed tender document highlighting everything that needs to be done. If you can set time limits and get them to sign on dates of delivery, do so!

Space

Mirror placement: Strategically place a large Mirror near a window so the outdoors can be reflected. This will make the room look brighter and bigger.

Make sure your Furniture fits the room: Choose furnishings in scale with the rooms - open-back chairs or a simple sofa are better for small rooms don’t overpower a room. Place large furniture at angles with the wall to break up the room and fool the eye that the room is more spacious than it is.

Colour

Reds, oranges and yellows tend to close a space, while receding colours such as blue, green and violet tend to make a room look larger. White or a light neutral coloured walls are generally the best for making a room seem bigger. Use warm colours on North facing rooms which don't get a huge amount of sunlight and cool colours on brighter South facing rooms.