Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Superior Interior Design Albany NY Residents Can Benefit From

By Linda Cantrell


Interior design plays a very big role in how people feel when they are in their homes or in any space. Professionals understand the principles and rules involved in the field, and resolve any problems by applying their expertise accordingly. For those who want to save money and attempt it on their own, they are often left with unsatisfactory results. Below, discover how a home owner can benefit from an interior design Albany NY professional.

Very often, people are faced with adding color to a space, and if they don't is because they're afraid of it. Color is complicated, more than just its surface. In fact, there are different variables regarding it, including whether it's a cold or warm color. Choosing the wrong shade could have terrible results for the space.

Another problem that is often misunderstood and very obvious in many rooms is balance, or lack thereof. Whether an amateur sees it or not, there exists visual weight in every room. For it to look and feel just right, there has to be a perfect balance. Very heavy furniture on one side can set it all off, but the professionals use the right tricks to get around this problem.

In decor, there are lots of things to consider, like scale. This is related to the sizes of furniture, accessories, and the space. Everything must tie into everything else, and that can be a lot for an average homeowner or renter. Line and form relate to shapes and lines in the space. Vertical lines are important, but not too many. Horizontal lines must blend with vertical ones to make the space inviting and comfortable. Too much of one or the other would only result in discomfort or blandness.

Every room in every home requires the appropriate amount of lighting. One or two sources just don't cut it. Light has to respond to the needs of the individuals using the space, so there must be a good overhead lighting and numerous others, including wall sconces. Dark corners can be illuminated with up lights, creating more interest in the space.

Next comes furniture placement, which can be quite tricky depending on the actual space being decorated. Sometimes, people choose very bulky furniture and try to fit it into smaller spaces, and that just won't work. In cases like this, it might call for completely new furniture, or the removal of the few pieces to provide better comfort and traffic flow.

Bringing pattern and texture into the space is crucial to make it attractive, appealing and fashionable. Often, people either add too much or never add enough but an interior designer knows just the right amount to inject. Before doing so, he or she will discuss what the client likes, dislikes, needs, wants, and so on.

With so much involved in the process, it's easy to see that an amateur can end up with less than he/she bargained for. There is always a right amount of some element for the best results and a professional knows this. Average homeowners can make numerous mistakes that call for replacements of expensive furnishings and accessories, all of which are expensive. However, a professional will get it right the first time, saving you money.




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