Despite the perception of using an interior designer to furnish your home as a luxury, it is often less expensive and more efficient than navigating the endless options and complexities involved in such a substantial project.
Picking your style can seem overwhelming. An interior designer will charge you a fee, and in return you will gain access to heavily discounted trade prices, expert advice to help you avoid costly mistakes and someone to help you find your style. These savings frequently outweigh the cost of using a professional. Despite that, many are still afraid to engage a professional due to the fear of one daunting question: “What sort of style do you like?”
To help you answer that simple, yet overwhelming question, we have put together the top questions to ask yourself. Along with some suitable answers to help you identify and describe your style preferences. And don’t worry, even professionals struggle to settle on one answer to all of them!
Which aesthetic do you prefer?
Classic and antiques
A mix of old and new
Modern and contemporary
What sort of personality are you?
Organiser
Artistic
Eclectic
Traditional
What is your view on accessories?
Minimalist and simple
Invest in key special pieces
Mix and match collections to display
Which colour chart suits you?
Neutrals
Neutrals with pops of colour
Bright colour palette
Pastel colour palette
Dark colour palette
How do you feel about patterns?
Keep it plain
Patterns for accessories
Patterns as features
What types of patterns do you like?
Planes and textures
Geometric
Florals
Abstracts
What sort of art do you like?
Typography
Figurative
Abstract
Floral
Landscape
Photography
Where do you spend most of your time in the house?
Kitchen
Living room
Home office
Bedroom
How do you like to structure your home?
Open plan living
Zoned areas
Closed rooms
What kind of lighting do you like?
Industrial and bare bulbs
Traditional and crystals
Minimalist and integrated
Classic and contemporary
Eclectic mix
Answering these ten simple questions can help you and your interior designer understand the style you are trying to achieve from your home aesthetic, as well as sift through the unlimited number of style options available.
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