Working with interior designers, pros and cons.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 7:37PM Here in Santa Fe there are a number of interior designers who specialize in the "Santa Fe Style", that is, southwest meets Mexican rustic. There are, however, a few designers who tend to lean a little more toward a contemporary aesthetic. One of these designers is Page Kelleher of Santa Fe Modern Home, another is Jeff Fenton of ACC, and one I have been working with a lot this last year is Ernie Sulpizio. All three of these designers are excellent at what they do and can really assist those with a discerning eye in transforming their environment.
I find working with a good interior designer to be especially rewarding when we collaborate on a cohesive design, that is one that integrates many different materials and ideas to homogenize a space.
I have also found that working with interior designers can also turn in to a struggle for control. Some designers, I'll name no names, really like to make things just as tacky as possible with lots of frills and "goo ga" as some like to say. Gag me with some lace curtains and distressed raised panels!
I feel very fortunate to have the above mentioned designers to work with. They all three have a tendency to look at every situation with an understanding of the unique place and the individual client.
So, the real question is, when should one choose to use a designer? A good designer can assist anyone with state of the art concepts coupled with their own tried and true methods. A good designer also understands the visualization process. If you feel you are on top of your creativity and have a general sense of what you like, you may choose to not use an interior designer in your home improvement endeavors.
To work with a designer or not, what is my preference? It really comes down to the individual(s) ending up with the work. If my clients choose to work with me directly and problem solve without the aid of an interior designer I say, let's go. There is always the pleasure of successfully problem solving within your own space and seeing positive results. If, on the other hand, a client seeks the aid of a designer that allows them to make their own choices with guidance I say, let's go as well.
But, beware. There is a plethora of interior designers out there that are only interested in propagating their particular look, whether you like it or not. It can be a very unpleasant experience to follow your designers advice, spend a boat load of $$, and end up with something tacky and/ or unusable. Always look at a potential designers portfolio and interview them with very specific questions that address your personal needs. If one is available, go in to a home or business where they have done work.
Roger Atkins
I'm thinking about Japan. We are, as a people, finding ourselves caught in a most interesting situation; we're hungry for energy and seeking it in some very peculiar ways. In our lust for quicker, faster, harder, more we seem to have lost the memory of living.
We are the stewards of a fantastic place to live, planet earth. Why do we even consider strife and hatred? An earthquake is something we can expect this planet to give us, we as a people can work together to prepare and help one another through such catastrophic times. In the mean time greed has blinded us to the need to work together.
Let's all try to find a place where greed does not throw a chain around our ankles. Let's all find a place in our hearts where we are ready to give without expectation of return.
Reader Comments (2)
huahu love king.it'svery well.I know -http://www.watchesuksale.co.uk/orient-watches-uk-sale-1890.html
someone in the world is waiting for me,-online replica Guess
Remember omega deville swiss replica
what should be remembered, and forget what should be forgotten.Alter what is changeable, and accept what is mutable。omega deville replica