Interior

A professional designer will never name the cost of his services in the first minutes of communication. For an accurate estimate, a detailed discussion of the project is required, including its scope, complexity and features. The specialist will request initial data and offer a preliminary sketch to form a realistic idea of ​​the budget.

A promise to stay within a minimum budget is also a warning sign. An unprofessional designer may entice with an attractive price, but in the process of work the project will inevitably become more expensive. An experienced designer will immediately name the lower threshold for the project implementation – it is important to understand that investments start from this amount, and are not limited to it.

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The theory behind the unexpected red comes from New York-based interior designer Taylor Simone, who says adding a red accent instantly improves the look of any space — especially one where we don’t expect to see a bright color. Taylor’s video has racked up several million views, and TikTok users have been scouring their apartments to find rooms that fit the trend.

Many of Taylor’s colleagues say she’s not doing anything new: designer Kishani Perera, for example, says that pops of color against neutrals are a “theory,” much less a new one, and are a classic that’s been around for centuries.

Still, it works. “From Taylor Swift’s signature red lipstick to this trend in homes, red has always been a statement color,” says Carolyn Ames Noble, former chair of the board of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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The bathroom is an important part of the home space. Here we begin and end the day, spend time alone with ourselves on relaxing and caring procedures, try on new images.

Incorrectly organized lighting “steals” space and makes the bathroom less functional: in the semi-darkness you don’t want to experiment with makeup, try a new skincare routine, or just look at yourself in the mirror.

To add coziness and spaciousness to the bathroom, make the lighting multidirectional and variable: replace a boring chandelier with several light sources.

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Abi Dare, whose site was listed in the UK’s 10 Best Interior Design Blogs 2022 and 2023, believes that kitchens need more than just bright task lighting. “Soft, decorative lighting is also important, to help you relax with a cup of tea or glass of wine,” says Dare. There are plenty of ways to achieve the effect, from under-cabinet spotlights to rattan pendant lights, says Dare.

Traditional kitchen materials like metal and stone aren’t exactly friendly: Abi advises balancing them with warm naturals, adding details ranging from rattan chairs and baskets to wooden chopping boards and linen tea towels. To enhance the desired impression, choose warm colours – coffee, cream, nut, golden brown, peach and apricot.

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The kitchen is not only a place for cooking, but also a social space where we spend a lot of time. So it’s worth making it cozy and inviting by adding texture, color, and pattern — for example, with a rug.

“The ideal place for a kitchen rug won’t be as obvious as it would be in a living room or bedroom. Still, there are general rules you should consider, because the kitchen is a living room like any other,” says interior designer Kara Childress

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