{"id":277,"date":"2010-07-22T16:26:37","date_gmt":"2010-07-22T23:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=277"},"modified":"2010-07-22T16:27:32","modified_gmt":"2010-07-22T23:27:32","slug":"creating-an-interior-design-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.isearchdecor.com\/blog\/design_tips\/creating-an-interior-design-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating An Interior Design Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people understand that the space in which they live reflects much about the characteristics of the person or people living there.\u00a0 As a result, every element in each room is important.\u00a0 Some may wish to present an image of elegance and class while for others the great outdoors is the most important part of their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Any interior design changes need to take the entire home into consideration.\u00a0 The theme in rooms may vary, however if the colors, furniture, and accessories flow from one room to the next, one will feel a smooth transition when moving from one place to another.\u00a0 It would be out of place to go from a softly painted and decorated living room, for example, to a dining room that shouts with red paint.\u00a0 This would immediately jar a person&#8217;s senses and any feelings of harmony would immediately be lost.<\/p>\n<p>To alleviate these kinds of problems, detailing any changes to be made in an Interior Design Plan will ensure a cohesive space that all can enjoy.\u00a0 Here are some tips that should be remembered in any plan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a graphic<\/strong> of the space to be changed as well as all adjoining spaces.\u00a0 Some room shapes are sometimes rather odd.\u00a0 This presents a challenge as to how to correctly fit furniture into the room as well as how to maximize storage, emphasize architectural features, and enhance lighting.\u00a0 The most common are those with angled corners in only one part of the space.\u00a0 This is a challenge, but many very attractive rooms have been developed by concentrating on this unusual shape.\u00a0 By understanding that each element will need to be addressed during the project, fewer unexpected problems will arise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deciding on the<\/strong> <strong>design style<\/strong> will help clarify your vision.\u00a0 Although the theme in rooms may vary, for many, the style is part of who they are.\u00a0 Perhaps you prefer Old World, contemporary, country, or eclectic.\u00a0 By understanding your style you will be able to carry the concept from room to room creating a feeling of harmony and cohesion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experiment<\/strong> with colors, arrangements, and accessories that make the most of the space.\u00a0 This can be easily accomplished by cutting out furniture from index cards that reflect the scale of the room on the graphic created earlier, then adding pictures of the accessories to be included.\u00a0 By moving them around on the sample graph it&#8217;s easy to see when a cohesive look comes together.\u00a0 To add punch, go through magazine and cut out pictures of items that can be added.\u00a0 Spaces can also be shaded in with colored pencils so it&#8217;s easier to see which rooms need to be painted and what combinations go best together.\u00a0 Remember that larger rooms look smaller if furniture is centered in the room.\u00a0 To make a room look larger, create spaces that serve different functions.\u00a0 For example, in a family room you could create a reading nook, game center, and conversation pit.\u00a0 The three designated spaces visually add space that isn&#8217;t really there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decide what you can afford to spend and how long you will need to pay for things along the way<\/strong> then be prepared to stick to it.\u00a0 It may mean you need to make pillows instead of buy them, but in the end you&#8217;ll have a beautiful home and won&#8217;t have to go into debt to get it.\u00a0 Remember that the paint and arrangement of furnishings will have the biggest impact so start there.\u00a0 Be sure and add 20% for things that are unexpected since, in any remodeling project, the unexpected will happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a project schedule<\/strong> that is not only realistic, but flexible.\u00a0 Just like with budgeting the unexpected will happen.\u00a0 To say you&#8217;re going to finish by the end of your vacation then work yourself until you&#8217;re sick just to accomplish that goal is unrealistic.\u00a0 Additionally, just as in budgeting, the unexpected will happen so be flexible if the finished project doesn&#8217;t get done by the end of the time allotted.\u00a0 It is better you enjoy the project as well as the process than to become frustrated and discouraged during it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Home redecorating and remodeling can be great fun, especially if the whole family is involved.\u00a0 It doesn&#8217;t happen all that often so you should create a plan that will ensure it is enjoyed by all involved.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><em>iSearchD\u00e9cor is the nation\u2019s premier, no charge,\u00a0 on line, real time, matching service for consumers who seek the perfect match to local home d\u00e9cor hidden gems (unique home d\u00e9cor stores and\u00a0 experienced home service professionals<\/em><em>). <\/em><em>Visit us for all of your home decor needs at www.isearchdecor.com<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people understand that the space in which they live reflects much about the characteristics of the person or people living there.\u00a0 As a result, every element in each room is important.\u00a0 Some may wish to present an image of elegance and class while for others the great outdoors is the most important part of 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