why interior design? design is the process of solving problems designers gather and analyze...

Why Interior Design?

• Design is the process of solving problems• Designers gather and analyze information, consider options,

make selections and come up with solutions.• Interior design is the means to making a space pleasant and

functional.• New homes require complete design.• Interiors need to be refurbished or renovated.• Needs in our life change.• Styles change and need to be updated

What’s Your Inspiration?

Determine Your Style

• Bohemian/Eclectic• Bold Color

• Casual/Comfortable• Elegant/Glamorous

• French• Modern• Neutral

• Romantic• Rustic/Southwest

• Thematic• Traditional

• Tuscan

How will you use the space?

• Do you have children? • Do you have pets?• Eco Friendly • How much seating?• What is the function of the room?• What is your lifestyle?• Will you entertain there?

What do you own already?• What do you own that you will keep?• What collections do you have?• Will any furniture need to be reupholstered?• What is the size of the existing furnishings?• Can anything be painted to change the look?• Sort all your pictures and measure• Photograph what you own

Create a Space Plan

• Measure the space• Draft floor plan and elevations

What’s Your Budget?

• Determine what you need to purchase• Determine what the costs will be for labor and

materials• Determine the costs for furnishings• If you are remodeling keep in mind it costs

more than you think it will• Make a list of all the costs and set a budget

Research Products/Make Selections

Complete Design Plan

What I can do

• Space Planning

Electrical/Lighting Plans

Renderings

Moodboards

Custom Bedding

Window Treatments

Bathroom Design

Room Makeovers

Selection of Materials

Lighting

Color Selection

Game/Media Room Design

Floor Tile Design

Dining Rooms

Teenager Rooms

Model Center

Services• Art and accessory selection and display• Color consultation• Custom bedding and window treatments• Fabric selection• Furniture plans and arrangement• Home staging advice• Interior Design Resources and Trade Only Resources• Lighting plans• Master Bedroom Suite Design• Outdoor Patio Design• Save you time and money• Select drapery hardware• Select flooring materials and hard surface materials• Shopping service• Visual Concept Boards

CMC Design Studio602.803.1995

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