looking for an interior designer or interior decorator can be overwhelming if you are not sure which designer you need for the scope or your project. are you building renovating or moving and need professional advice are you planning to sell your property and not sure how to get ready for the first inspection a

this document gives you answers to frequently asked questions in regards to interior design interior decorating colour consulting and property styling.

it will help you finding the right designer for your interior design and decorating projects and eventually create your individual style in your home.

what is the difference between an interior designer and an interior stylist

you may have asked yourself this question already when facing a building or renovation project. do i need an interior designer an interior decorator a colour consultant or an interior stylist

the answer is that it depends on the scope of the project.

an interior designer is a skilled professional who is designing interior environments according to your briefing. the interior designer either modifies what already exists renovation or provides an entirely new design for a space new build . in this case the interior designer works closely with the architect and comes in at an early stage of the project. interior designers work either along a team in design firm or on their own.

what is the job of an interior stylist an interior stylist is a designer or consultant in a field subject to changes in style especially fashion or interior decoration. an interior stylist cultivates or maintains any particular style and in most cases stylist are finders keepers and collectors of beautiful objects.

the interior stylist can help you finding your own style creating beautiful interiors that are unique and meaningful. this can be achieved with the simplest things and does not have to be expensive. the only thing you need to do is keep your eyes open to beautiful things in nature architecture design museums art exhibitions books textiles and travel. there is only one rule only collect or buy things that mean something to you

how does a colour consultation work

the colour consultation focuses on creating a colour scheme for a specific room or space or the whole house according to your briefing. a qualified colour consultant can help you with interior and exterior colour schemes.

prior to designing a colour scheme for you the colour consultant should always talk to you about the mood and atmosphere you would like to achieve in your space. he will explain to you the differences between the paint companies and their products and choose the right product for your needs. after designing the colour scheme you will receive a written recommendation including a specification sheet and brushouts ready for your painter to start.

why is it important to seek advice from a designer when choosing colours

colour is the most powerful tool when it comes to non verbal communication and the design element that makes a space come alive. colour brings individuality in a space and it is one of the most useful tools to master when finding your own style.

leatrice eiseman executive director of the pantone color institute says in her book pantone guide to communicating with color 34 among other uses color stimulates and works synergistically with all of the senses symbolizes abstract concepts and thoughts expresses fantasy or wish fulfillment recalls another time or place and produces an aesthetic or emotional response. 34

when choosing a colour for a room or house it is important to think about the mood and atmosphere you would like to achieve. is it a dark room or flooded with natural light in which direction is the room facing how are the proportions do you live in a small apartment or a contemporary newly built house with open plan living areas all this needs to be considered when choosing colours for a space.