We live in the digital world. Our communications are almost entirely conducted on-line, via a Blackberry, cell phone, e-mail…
Can the interior design for your room be done via entirely on-line resources? We will share an actual client example with you and let you decide.
FURNISH YOUR ROOM—ALL FROM ON-LINE RESOURCES
Can it be done? Yes, you can indeed find all the needed design elements for a room make over from on-line resources. The photo on this page shows a round coffee table, side table, accent chair, ottomans an area rug and pillows. Every one of these design elements have been purchased to furnish a client’s living room. The pieces are sourced from 5 different on-line vendors, 2 of which are accessible to the professional design trade only.
The most important step in this process doesn’t change whether you are buying furniture on-line or from a store in your home town.
YOU MUST HAVE A DETAILED DESIGN PLAN IN PLACE BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ANYTHING.
When we refer to a design plan, we specifically mean creating a scaled space plan (1/4″ =1′-0″) for the floor plan, and (1″=1′-0″ ) for any elevation views which should be constructed for any focal point or feature walls in a room. The floor plan will identify the placement and sizes for each design element.Careful consideration to the style of each piece and how they visually connect needs to be given. The scale and proportion of the furniture needs to be well matched; each piece to one another, and all pieces to the room proportions.
So, how can you do this successfully? It may make sense to hire a qualified designer to construct the design plan which you can then execute independently
TIPS & HINTS
Work with on-line vendors that :
- Have live contact capability including ‘live-chat’ options while shopping,
- Allow for return of the furnishings with generous return windows of at least 30 days,
- Only charge for shipping for returns if necessary, not for shipping to receive the items and not for return of the items
Pros:
- You can often find more favorable pricing using an on-line vendor versus an actual retail establishment
- You can have the items shipped directly to your home
Cons:
- It can be difficult to see the details via a computer monitor
- The actual colors/ tones/ textures may not be accurately represented
- You cannot sit in a chair or sofa to see how it really feels
- If you want to return an item, it can be cumbersome if it is a large sized one
S Interior Design is available to assist you with your interior design needs for your home or office, big or small, on-line or in person.
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