Colour Consultations

Choosing colours can be exciting yet terrifying to some. A well designed colour scheme will produce a "comfort zone" where we want to linger. There is no place where the influence of colour is felt more intensely than in the places you live, work or relax. The right colours and colour combinations will stimulate and calm your senses, release joyful memories; replicate how you and your family, friends or co-workers feel about each space, and how you relate to each other there. Different cultures attach significance to certain colors and science has shown that you can transform and change your mental and physical state by choosing certain colours in a room. The selection of colour is an art and not a single point of view, or trend the process will save you time and money.

Colour…

• expresses individuality
• creates ambience
• has power
• lifts the spirits
• conveys ones personality based on life experiences
• changes a mood
• cleanses and revives

The Colour Consultant will…

• take the time to listen
• understand your personal colour choices
• guide you through the process of selecting the appropriate paint colour
• create a colour concept that matches your lifestyle and fits your home
• take into consideration light sources, architectural elements and personality traits of the owners
• determine the intended use of the space
• work with existing colours within your home

"It is important to understand the process of seeing color in order to appreciate how complex this system we take for granted actually is".
LEATRICE EISEMAN, DIRECTOR OF THE PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE.

Interior Decorating

The space in which we live should be enjoyed, provide protection, relief, peace, inspiration and warmth to all who enter. Are you thinking of decorating a new home or are ready to redecorate and freshen up a tired-looking space but not sure where to begin? An interior decorator will help achieve your decorating objective. If you look at interior decorating like an investment in your home, you will better understand that the money you spend now will benefit you when it comes time to sell. The same understanding goes for the quality of furnishings and décor you initially buy. An Interior Decorator is used for guidance, selection; measuring, ordering and placement of materials while making sure these selections reflect the owner’s style. They source out, work with reputable suppliers at wholesale or discounted designer prices and arrange for the delivery of furniture and materials. The decorator’s fee would depend on the extent of the project, and an estimate would be given for the services required.

The Interior Decorator will select and arrange…

• colour and design concept
• window treatments
• art & décor
• flooring
• countertops
• plumbing fixtures
• furniture and custom furniture
• custom fabric for upholstery and drapery
• custom mirrors
• cabinets
• light fixtures
• much more…

"Keep busy searching out new ideas and, experimentally, keep ahead of the times, or at least up with them."
DOROTHY DRAPER, INTERIOR DECORATOR

Home Styling

Home Styling is also known as a re-designer, one-day re-decorator, interior arranger, room make-over interior stylist. This service is for home owners who do not require making major purchases, or for clients who already have furnishings and décor but need assistance in making a more functional and aesthetically pleasing space. Home Styling limits or eliminates the need for new furniture and accessories.

The Home Stylist Assists by…

• determining the current function of the room
• identifying the lifestyle of the family
• providing creative services to transform your room by using what you already own
• offering guidance for the selection of materials
• creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing space
• offering experience and concern with the overall flow room to room
• creating a colour and design concept
• using space and activity planning for the arrangement of furniture
• using all or most of the furnishings that you currently possess to restyle your home.
• arranging your own accessories and art that can be utilized to create a new and refined decorating scheme.
• developing a design plan for partially furnished and even empty rooms.

"Style has nothing to do with money and everything to do with how you feel about yourself."
BARBARA BARRY, INTERIOR DESIGNER

Design & Space Planning

The designer will make sure a space is functional, and aesthetically pleasing and be concerned the rooms flow from one to the next. In some instances a client may need to obtain a greater visual of what the interior decorator or designer has in mind. Therefore the use of design & colour concept boards will assist with the visualization of the colour scheme. Before any new furniture is chosen for the client the designer would need to think about space and activity planning, and the need for floor plans would be required. Elevations and perspective drawings could be used also as a visual tool for the client.

The Designer will provide…

• programming for space and activity planning
• computer aided designed floor plans and elevations for the arrangement of furniture, art and decor
• reflected ceiling plans for the placement of electrical fixtures
• design & colour concept boards for visualization
• assistance and selection of architectural styles
• assistance and selection of furniture style
• guidance in the selection of materials
• a functional and aesthetically pleasing space
• experience and be concerned with the overall flow room to room
• knowledge and be concerned that the style reflects the owner
• a colour and design concept

"Create your own visual style… let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others".
ORSON WELLES

Project Management

A Project Manager is highly organized, efficient and a good communicator. Often times a client does not have the time to manage, oversee, organize and schedule contractors for their decorating or design project. A Project Manager would be hired to take over these responsibilities for the client.


The Project Manager will assist by:

• scheduling, coordinating, and managing trades
• consulting with suppliers and contractors
• pricing, purchasing, arranging for installation and deliveries