 | Nancy Martin is a design consultant for Horton's Furniture. She has been with Horton's for 15 years. Nancy has extensive experience in color coordinating, furniture placement, room design, and accessorizing. Nancy is happy to assist with any decorating problems. You can contact her at (316) 722-5090, or visit her at Horton's, 10915 W. Kellogg, Thursday thru Monday. |
Interior Decorating
2004-10-01 15:07:00
How can I find an inspiration?
ANSWER: For starters, I have never heard of anyone being inspired by gas pains, but the longer I'm in this business the more I realize there is a first time for everything. If you are really at a loss on the look you would like to achieve lets start at the beginning. Purchase a few home decor magazines, relax with a cup of tea and mark the rooms that appeal to you. It is also helpful to walk through furniture stores and get an idea of your likes and your dislikes. I have had clients that have decorated their homes from photographs almost identically, but most of the time, it just helps set the mood for the room. Have you ever been to a resort that you just felt so comfortable you never wanted to leave? If so was it near the ocean? Were the colors in the room pastels and soft or are you more at home in a mountain lodge with rich woodsy tones, or maybe the desert or a lake???? Sometimes inspirations can come from a piece of art, a quilt or picture, maybe something as simple as a flower or favorite color.......try to think of the room in layers. Keep in mind that the rooms in your home should all flow together. It shouldn't look like you’re in a different country in every room, I hope this will help get you inspired.......P.S.While looking through the magazines for decorating ideas you may also find products for that other matter you brought up. Good luck .
