Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine October November 2011

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Make sure that you personality shines through all the interior spaces by choosing design elements that perfectly capture your taste and inspirations. Strong, private people often prefer a more closedin space with deep colours as a running theme, while fun-loving, carefree people generally choose more windows and light in their room designs.

Set a clear plan

Why choose a professional? Opting for the D.I.Y approach will surely save you plenty of money from a short term perspective. However, this will only apply if you are highly capable and experienced enough to carry out your plans to the highest standards. If you are relatively new to home improvements or don’t possess the necessary carpentry and design skills, you could easily spend more repairing the mistakes you make further down the line. Even if you have done your research, what counts more in home renovation is the ability to solve problems quickly and perform the job well. Perfect results can only be achieved with experience and skills so your energy may be better spent on hiring the right professional for the job. Although the more expensive, if you choose well, it may be the safest route to take in the long run because in most cases you can make sure the outcome matches your vision. Before having a professional dismantle your home, however, make sure you run through your plan with them as thoroughly as possible. Even professionals can only translate your ideas perfectly with a detailed analysis and implementation of a clear plan.

After determining and organizing the ideas for your new home, it is time to set a clear and realistic renovation plan. You can start by simply writing down your ideas on a piece of paper and perhaps make rough sketches for the design elements you want to include in each room. Be aware that the more detailed and precise your descriptions and sketches are, the higher the chance of them materializing in the way you see them. Collect and record enough information to avoid major last minute changes. While noting down your ideas, new concepts are sure to emerge that make you want to proceed quickly. Whenever these ideas pop up, never forget to adhere to the specific theme that you have provided for your home. For colours, in particular, make sure you prepare the possible shades and tones that will be used in order to avoid discrepancies with your theme. Also, it is wise to maintain restraint in your colour choices – as people often say, less is more. Before you even consider a colour scheme, choosing the correct floor is the first thing you should decide in your plan because most of your choices will depend on the floor covering. Floors are the part of a renovation plan that’s the most difficult to replace. Therefore, choose a floor type with a tried and tested appeal that will last for the longest time.

Go it alone If you decide to proceed with your home improvement plan by yourself, as long as you know what you’re doing and have enough experience then you have nothing to worry about. All you need to do is observe the following tips below: 1. Refer to the plan you’ve created for the renovation. This will be your best friend as most of the tasks will reflect how you set up your ideas. Detail and order each task in advance. 2. When selecting colours for the rooms, hang a colour template on the wall while considering the shades in both daylight and electric light. With a little experimentation, you’ll be surprised with the colour combinations you come up with. 3. With regard to design features and specific products, it is advisable to spend money on those that will last. To compensate, spend as little as possible on objects that you feel will be regularly replaced. Once you have finished renovating each day, be sure to list your progress and the things you still have to accomplish, as well as the products you need to purchase at each stage. It is essential to set your goals in order to minimize delays and mistakes. Article Courtesy of www.schoolofinteriordesign.org

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