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by MARY FURGALE
o, you’re finally getting around to designing your dream space. Maybe it’s your dream kitchen or long-awaited house renovation or perhaps a new build from the ground up. You likely have a million and one questions on your mind. You are probably wondering, where do I start? Planning ahead and maximizing your time with your interior designer will set you up for huge success in your project and I am going to share what you can do to prepare. No matter the scale of your project, it is so important to share with your designer what you are trying to achieve with your renovation. Your designer likely doesn’t know you, so it is important to paint a picture of your lifestyle with them first. Think of it as a mini story-telling session. Do
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you have a family? How many family members? Do you have pets? What did you like or dislike about your previous home(s)? How do your past experiences influence the way you want to live? What are your interests as an individual or family?
Example: Our family of four spent many years in Arizona and loved the endless sunny blue skies, vibrant sunsets & mountain views. While living in AZ, we spent time every summer visiting Southern California and grew to love & appreciate Concept rendering