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Our service begins with the initial interview of
the client at the project site. This is to gather
as much information as we can about functional requirements,
aesthetic preferences, and budget. |
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Functional Requirements |
| What
activities will the space be used for? What are
the requirements for seating, traffic flow, storage,
light, maintenace, cleaning, etc. ? |
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Aesthetic Requirements |
| What
existing items do we have to work into the plan
and to coordinate with? What types of styling do
you prefer? traditional? eclectic? contemporary?
country? What colors do you prefer? Do you like
patterns and texture? What type of atmosphere do
you want to create for this space? light & airy?
dark & rich? warm & cozy? understated? elegant?
colorful? neutral? moncromatic? |
Some
clients want to do a project in stages over a few
years. Other clients want it done immediately. Budget,
of course, plays a big part in every project with
each client. We will thoroughly discuss all options
to determine the best course of action for you.
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The planning stage is the heart of the interior
design process. It begins with space planning. |
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way of scale drawings we can determine the best
use of a space for the intended activities. The
drawings which result from space planning are called
floor plans. They will show us the best arrangement
of furniture for a family room,a restuarant, or
hotel lobby or show the arrangement of elements
in a master bathroom or the arrangement of areas
and rooms in a large space, such as the rooms in
a medical office complex or law firm or the layout
of a retail store or any other type of area. Floor
plans also help to identify the traffice pattern,
storage areas, lighting fixutures, and lamp locations.
Placement of and size of furniture is always coordinated
with architectural elements, such as windows, doors,
fireplaces, built-in cabinetry, etc. |
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the floor plan is to scale, it shows us how large
or small each item should be and whether a piece
should be high or low, heavy or light, open or closed.
Therefore, we can begin to make intelligent furniture
selections based on dimensions and other data provided
by the floor plan. |
The
coordination of colors, patterns and textures within
a room, an entire home, an office complex, a restaurant,
a senior care center, etc. is critical to interior
design. Color coordination includes the selection
and coordination of all finish materials for a project.
Finish matericals include fabrics, carpeting, area
rugs, window treatments, wall coverings, paint colors,
stains, woodwork, ceramic tile, stone floors, plastic
laminates and all other surfaces. A variety and
mixture of color, pattern, and texture make a space
come alive by adding interest, depth and personality.
Color coordination is used by the client/designer
team to personalize the project for the client and
help define the client's style and taste.
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