Interior by Marie Burgos Design
Most people are uncertain of how to begin the restoration work of their homes and the magnitude of the task can easily overwhelm anyone. Here are some suggestions that will give you a fair picture of what it entails and make it less complicated for you.
The primary thing you should do is to decide what modifications are needed, and books and shops on interior decoration can greatly help you in this respect, as their displayed designs can help you choose the appropriate one for your home. Customers usually have a certain fancy for a classical European decor, for ‘green’ interiors adorned with furniture made of jute or cane and with indoor plants, or for delicately engraved woodwork and embroidered carpets that are a characteristic of Moroccan home design. You can also use Feng Shui techniques, which are considered to make positive energies flow through the spaces in your home and increase your levels of relaxation of mind.
When you have a fair idea of the type of modifications required, you should contact an interior designer to further develop your ideas. It is a misconception that hiring an interior designer is a needless expense. A majority of those who set out to do their own decor lack the essential skill, and often end up having to spend a lot more to get their faults corrected by professionals later. Thus, it is better to engage an interior designer at the very beginning of your renovation exercise.
Yet another baseless notion is that most types of interior design are extremely expensive for the common man. In reality, you can obtain the same decor as exhibited in any exclusive showroom at a much lower cost by using low-priced materials which expert designers can fetch for you from the market. However, the look that you choose must be such that it can be applied in every room, so that the entire home has uniformity in design.
It must not be forgotten that there are other aspects that contribute to a good decor apart from big items like furniture and walls. It is essential that linens, showpieces, drapes etc are chosen after much deliberation as well, as they will help you create a cosiness in your living space and also reflect your personal tastes to your guests.
Bedroom Design by Marie Burgos Design
Finally, do not lose your inspiration because of the enormity of the task ahead of you. If you have a good interior design specialist to assist you, it will be easy to create momentum and you will be able to finish without any hassle.
For more information about interior design and Feng Shui, visit www.marieburgosdesign.com or email Marie Burgos at marie@marieburgosdesign.com
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French native Marie Burgos founded her interior design firm in 2007 with an emphasis on residential spaces which rapidly expanded to commercial design. Marie’s ultimate talent is understanding her clients needs and creating home, office and commercial interiors that are balanced, sophisticated, and highly functional.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Today I had the pleasure to meet with a designer extraordinaire, Marie Burgos of Marie Burgos Design. I have seen her work and I recommend her for anyone that is designing their corporate space or for Coops and Condos that are redoing their comon areas. She is really wonderful experienced and very practical as well as creative. Dr Darin Burdman
February 24th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Thank you so much Dr Burdman for your 5 stars testimonial and the trust you put in my work. I really appreciate it.
March 10th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Another aspect of hiring a design professional is their resources. Often times when considering a renovation, we run out and buy the magazines, the swatches, run to the home improvement stores, etc… By time we’ve compiled everything, the task is daunting and we decide, “maybe I’ll do this next year!” Design professionals have the expertise and the resources to pull information for you to make informed decisions, in half the time, and with more options!
March 10th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Dear Ronique,
I could not agree more with you. Designers really facilitate and take care of a project from A to Z for the client comfort and piece of mind.
Marie
March 10th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Dear Ronique,
I could not agree more with you. Designers really facilitate and take care of a project from A to Z for the client comfort and piece of mind.
Marie