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EthosIt’s about you not me - there are many different ways of interpreting taste and style and everyone has their personal likes and dislikes. My principle is to listen to my clients and work with them - to design for them rather than dictating what they should or should not like. After all, they will be living with it.
The approach I use is the same for any project whatever the size or complexity. MethodListen to the client.
Discuss what is needed, how best to achieve it and any budget parameters. It’s all in the planning regardless of size or complexity. This may be obvious when dealing with a large project, but even if you simply want a new pair of curtains there are a number of important factors that should be considered at the outset. This is not complicated if approached in the right way, but professional help with identifying these is the best way to ensure you only do it once. Finalise the design and/or colour scheme. Source the products – whether this is a single fabric or many components for a more complex scheme. I have well-established relationships with a full range of excellent product manufacturers, from specialist furniture and bed manufacturers to kitchen and bathroom suppliers, so sourcing exactly the right items for a well-designed scheme can be straightforward, cost-effective and enjoyable. Choose the skilled craftsmen to undertake any work needed. It is important to brief them comprehensively about what they are being asked to do - by doing this, neither you nor they have any surprises when the work is in progress. The more complex the project the more important this is - often my design and finish specifications for a building contractor will run to 40 pages or more for a full house or flat refurbishment. Good contractors find this level of detail invaluable in planning and quoting for jobs. This principle of clear briefing applies equally to smaller projects - curtain makers and carpet fitters also need clear and concise instructions. Mistakes can be very costly and often occur due to lack of communication, so clarity before you start and during a project is of the utmost importance. If you already have your own craftsmen, I am always happy to work with them. If not, I have tried and tested contacts who carry out work for me on a regular basis. Click here to see a selection of my private clients, and here for a selection of commercial clients. |
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