Thursday, November 13, 2008

Designing Rules

By Herbert Reich

It's the dream of every person, whether single or not, to make their home look like a warm, safe, beautiful haven. Some want to achieve a plush, luxurious look; others may want one that is classic yet contemporary. A lot of people want to go for ethnic style these days. So what's your choice? You can change the whole look of your home on a budget that suits you, if you have some idea about interior design.

To get started, you need to know what interior design exactly is? Design is a discipline that comes under the larger umbrella of architecture. It is the process of creating, planning, and aesthetically decorating a space. This includes furniture layout, selection of drapes and upholstery, flooring, wall art, landscapes, and even knick-knacks to beautify a space. The whole point is to improve a space, so it becomes nice and comfortable for living or working in. Interior design means that such aesthetic processes will take place inside a building or any such structure. It could be a home or an office. Budget is an important factor, if you want to do up a space with the help of a professional interior designer. Measurements are pivotal. You can stick to your budget and still do this efficiently, what with the various new interior design software that has hit the market of late.

Human nature is constantly in flux. A sudden longing to see your home all revamped, with new paints, new artwork, new accessories and a new fresh look is a completely human one. Interior design is all about ideas, but those who want to take it up as a profession have to study about it in college. Common men like you and I can do it too, but we need help from interior design software or a professional interior designer.

Accredited interior design programs teach you to design a home from scratch. They suggest color schemes, and even paintings you can put up on your walls. They create a pseudo space on the computer screen and help you get a feel of what the proposed design will look like, if implemented. A mistake won't cost you anything. You can make choices from a myriad range of looks and finishes. Be sure you weigh your options carefully before deciding. You should select a program that will cater to your needs.

Ultimately, interior design is not an endeavor in the frivolous. It is hinged on good taste and good listening skills. It is an amalgamation of various design elements working in harmony, bringing together space, color, and light into an interactive art form. Accordingly, it takes a keen eye and the proper education to bring a world of ideas to life. - 15252

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