This conversation took me a little by surprise. In the opinion of this blogger, the business of interior design is very subjective. There is no clear right or wrong, good or bad. There are times where even in our office we disagree about what we like. Even more often, we will flip through well known magazines and say "if we did that in a client's home we would be asked to leave!" All that to say, just because one person doesn't agree, does NOT mean that it is wrong or bad. It is YOUR home! YOU are the one who has to look at it everyday, not me! We can give suggestions of what we like and what we believe looks good, but in the end, it is up to you. I love the work that I do because it is always different, always changing, and there is always more than one way to do it!
If you work with a designer, or have an opinionated friend, please don't forget that it's still your home. Suggestions are welcome, and sometimes taken, but there is no opinion more important than yours. Your home should be a reflection of you and your vision. Whether that is comfortable and family friendly or picture perfect and magazine quality. If someone is telling you otherwise, kindly remind them that you appreciate the advice, but you are happy with your home just the way it is.
I appreciate each one of my clients for who they are, their personalities, design-opinions, and their families. We try to have their homes reflect them, not us. While we may try to sway them away from an idea, we try very hard not to intimidate or imply that any idea is wrong.
Flip through some magazines, surf the internet, walk through a store or tour some homes... there are lots of different ideas out there, and any one of them could inspire you!
Until next week... Get inspired!!
