So, here’s where you are in the design process. You’ve planned. You’ve collected more pictures and articles than you ever thought possible. You’ve measured and analyzed every possible placement of your furniture. You’ve shopped at a great North Carolina furniture gallery. You’re well on your way!
Implementation is next. Start with a clean slate by going through and tossing any unnecessary knick-knacks or items that have seen better days. Use only things you love! Begin final selections of your samples by deciding paints or fabrics or woods as a unit, rather than independently of one another. Say you have a sofa picked out for your great room that is upholstered with a beautiful ivory, moss green and chocolate brown organic print. A great way to tie the kitchen finishes into the living area finishes would be to choose a beautiful glazed or back-painted glass tile in the same shade of green. When positioned alongside cabinetry with a lustrous espresso finish, you have a look to swoon over. Can’t you just picture it?
Charles Eames once said, “The details are not the details. They are what make the design.” He knew what he was talking about! Use details to tailor your end-look with finesse. You may want to strategically place accent lighting near a seating area to provide a candlelit glow for your guests. Or stack two large pictures vertically, rather than side-by-side, to mix it up. Incorporate a large floor vase in a small empty corner. Any indoor plant brings a room to life at this stage, as well.
You should be impressed with yourself. Now all there is to do is relax in your beautiful new space and reflect on how much fun it was to create!