Many people think that working with a decorator is out of their reach financially or that the results of the pairing would create a space that wasn't personal. Neither of these beliefs are true if homeowners matche their needs with the right decorator's skill set.
Professional decorators usually hold a set of basic beliefs about designing spaces that support their interactions with clients. For example I believe:
everyone deserves a beautiful space ....
Margaret Ryall
interesting and inviting interiors can exist without a high price tag;
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Photography: Brian Ricks
a space should reflect the needs and interests of the owner;
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Margaret Ryall
furniture arrangement makes or breaks a space;
furniture arrangement makes or breaks a space;
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Margaret Ryall
personal items are the best accessories;
editing a space can transform it;
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Margaret Ryall
layering objects, colours and textures create interesting spaces;
layering objects, colours and textures create interesting spaces;
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Photography: Brian Ricks
art completes an interior design;
art completes an interior design;
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Margaret Ryall
harmonizing is more interesting than over matching;
harmonizing is more interesting than over matching;
designing a room is the same as designing a painting;
and most important of all ....
and most important of all ....
listening is key to designing.
My approach:
I compose spaces in various ways, problem solve situations, use colour to harmonize or contrast; understand the various principles and elements of design and put them together to produce interesting spaces. I like to meet clients, find out about them as people, look at their spaces and what they own, and then create a space that is personal to them. The key to this process is listening and questioning.
Do clients have to love what I love? NO! Are there projects that are easy for me? Yes! I love mid century modern styling and like to mix it with more contemporary pieces for a clean edged look with lots of neutrals, texture, splashes of colour and interesting lines to create quiet spaces.
Can I create traditional designs? Yes! How about eclectic? Yes! It's all about understanding the characteristics of these styles and working with the likes/dislikes of the homeowner.
Is there a decorator in your future?
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