How to get the most out of your initial consultation with an Interior Decorator

You may have a vision for your home, but an interior decorator can help you bring it to life, taking into consideration space planning, furniture placement and colour.

A trained eye and a creative mind-set allow for developing solutions that you might never have imagined, and attention to detail will transform your space into a home that looks pulled together and works for you.

Tips on how to get the most out of your time with an interior decorator:

·       Keep a record of all the things you love – create a folder of tear sheets and photos of items and styles that appeal to you or create a Pinterest page / Houzz Ideasbook. All these things that you love will form a basis for the Decorator to build around.

·       Rather any information about your property, floor plans or drawings

·       Think about your budget and timings - this is important as it gives the Decorator a good understanding of what is required, possible and achievable.

·       Create a brief – make a list of your “must haves” and “nice to haves”, identify the functional things that are important to your home and family, and identify what your objectives are for undertaking the project.

Once you have met the Interior Decorator in your home, and you have provided them with a brief, the Decorator can go away and build a concept and scope of works.

Start the process now.