DECORATING YOUR SPACE FOR LONG TERM GAIN
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REDESIGNING YOUR SPACE FOR INSTANT CHANGE
When I started my Interior Decorating business in 2003 I was armed with a RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DECORATING CERTIFICATE and a Certification in One Day Decorating referred to in the industry as REDESIGN. Both approaches transformed spaces and solved client's decor issues. The first approach could involve decisions that would require extensive planning, larger budgets and more people to get to the finish line. The second approach would require one day with an assistant working with what the client already had in their home.
Here are a couple of pictures of before and after of a Sunroom where I REPLACED furnishings and accessories, added a valance and replaced the fireplace tile surround. The client wished for more seating, a space that felt more complete and cozy. One challenge was the size and shape of the space and where the traffic area had to be considered when placing the seating.
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AFTER
Everyone knew about Interior Decorating and Design. However, ReDesigning spaces in one day using the client's own stuff was still new to Canada. Many people had been shy to take the leap to hire a professional decorator because of the anticipated expense. So an Interior Designer from New York City in the early 90's decided to offer an approach that she knew could appeal to those client's that had smaller budgets but needed the help of a design professional to refresh and renew their spaces.
It not only transformed their spaces but also transformed the attitudes towards the Decorating professionals with whom many thought were only affordable for the wealthy.
The following are before and after pictures of a typical REDESIGN using what the client already had in the home AND also adding two new seating and a table and chair dining set. It also encouraged the client to see the possibilities and instead of replacing everything decided to replace only the dining set and seating. It made it possible to keep the things around her that were precious and meaningful and allow for replacing important pieces that made the most impact in the space.
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AFTER
In my 10 years of helping solve decor issues, I have not only changed wall colours, replaced furnishings, flooring and window treatments, but, listened to problems involving space, clutter and function to which applying the ReDesign philosophy of repositioning, rehanging and editing, changed spaces in dramatic and surprising ways.
I have gained great satisfaction helping people with design and decor issues and have also learned that when a client is trusting you with their precious things, they will call you back when they require help with another project or do not hesitate to refer me to others who require help with their decorating plans.
Today I wish to say thank you to all my clients over the past 10 years who have given me the opportunities to transform their spaces. I still love what I do and most importantly meeting wonderful people along the way!
THANK YOU,
BEV
ROOM FOR CHANGE DECOR INC.
Call 780 469-2718 or email bev@roomforchangedecor.com for help with your decorating needs in 2014.
