It gets noisy, so make sure you’re ready before diving in.
I grew up in Jamaica, and I think that has helped me play that role well. As a rule, we never think anything is a real problem. We tend to think we can work things out as long as we keep the right attitude.
Our most famous native son, Bob Marley, had this attitude and shared it around the world. If you’re making interior design decisions, you can learn a lot from this reggae superstar.
One of the first things you have to do when starting any quality interior design project is take the floor plan you have and match it with the right furniture, fabric, and lighting. Making these decisions can be stressful and challenging because you’ll literally have to live with the result.
In one of his most famous songs, Bob Marley asks the question, “Is This Love?” You need to do the same. After you’ve given your interior deign a whole long of thought and have gone through all the options, you need to trust in your feelings.
For example, If you make a “Pros” and “Cons” list and still feel sad when one of the decisions has more on the “Pros” side, trust your gut and go with the “Cons”. Because what that’s telling you is that it is love after all.
While peaceful is nice, even the most high end interior designs need a bit of spice to get you excited about walking into your home. In his song “Stir It Up”, Bob Marley mixed his mellow rhythms with the mention that you sometimes have to take a stand and do something controversial. You should do the same.
For example, if you have a contemporary high end interior design look going, introduce one or two classic antiques. Sure, the rulebook may say it doesn’t “fit” but that’s exactly what’s great about it.
Sometimes just knowing you can break the rules can take a huge weight off your shoulders.
Your home is important and so is your interior design, but the truth is that any decision can be changed in the long run. It’s not life or death. So make some decisions, have fun with it, and just go for it. As Bob Marley said, everything is gonna be alright.
Sometimes I’ll catch a piece of furniture, a glimpse of wallpaper from yesteryear, or an entire set, and I come away with a new way to deal with an interior design problem I’ve been struggling with. Pound for pound, there’s no better source of inspiration than the AMC show Mad Men.
That’s what Monica Parga talks about in detail in her latest blog post “Mad Men’s Interior Design and Set Decorations.”
I strongly suggest you check it out.
Click here to see Monica’s article on Mad Men and interior design>>>
This time instead of going on and on about it, I’m just going to let you watch for yourself. Enjoy!
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s gorgeous home
While Arnold’s vision was a “pumped up body,” a designer’s vision is a beautiful and functional space. For Arnold to be able to achieve Mr. Olympia he needed to implement a plan where he paid attention every detail.
In the world of design this is no different, as it is essential to always take into account how one decision will affect the next. A well-structured plan will keep you from creating mistakes that may cost you time in the long run as well as help you achieve your desired goal of creating a space that all of your friends will admire.
Another shot of Ah-nuld’s high end interior design.
Arnold won so many titles by creating the perfect diet and establishing healthy habits that he stuck to religiously. And he never skipped a day of training—he always stayed true to his plan and built his body rep by rep.
Whether you’re a high end interior designer, a client, or someone just making design decisions for your home, you should follow his example.
The best way to stay on track is to create a list of all of the elements each room will need. From there it is important to find inspiration…such as a picture you saw in a magazine or a color palate that evokes a stimulating feeling. You can start by picking an area rug that will dictate the direction of the room or a piece of art that you love and adding on to the design from here. Just keep in mind that a well-designed home is built one piece at a time layer by layer.
Proof that Arnold is lifelong learner.
Arnold did not win seven titles and create the ultimate physique on his own. He had the help of the sport’s most knowledgeable professional, Joe Weider. Having Joe on his side helped him create the perfect body and avoided him from making costly mistakes.
Just as Arnold had Joe Weider, working with a quality interior designer can also help you prevent unforeseen problems regardless of how good your taste may be. A true professional will help guide you through each step of your project making sure that you do not create costly mistakes along the way. Walking you through your detailed plan checking off each item on your list one by one until your vision becomes reality.
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In today’s episode of DesignTV With Steven G., I’ll be talking about a beautiful sculpture by the surrealist artist Ernest Trova.
The result was everything we could have hoped for and more. It turns out that actual shrinks, from Freud forward, pay a whole lot of attention to how the environments make their patients feel.
No matter how you’re feeling, there are a whole lot of tips you can apply to your own interior design choice to make sure you always feel good in your home.
Check it out for yourself!
Click here to read Apartment Therapy’s post “Why Psychoanalysts Care About Interior Design>>>”
For newcomers, the “5 Design Definitions” series is where we ask people in industries connected to the high end interior design world to define a handful of concepts we feel are central to truly high quality interior design.
Alexis didn’t just define the topics we gave her, she sent images and histories to go with each one.
So without further ado, let’s hear what Alexis has to say. I think you’re really going to enjoy this (and you might even learn a thing or two)!
1. Luxury
2. Lifestyle
3. Beauty
4. Taste
5. Quality Interior Design
About Beacon Hill: Beacon Hill brings exclusive, finely crafted fabrics, trim and home furnishings to the high end interior design trade. Inspired internationally and designed for luxury, the offerings are truly one-of-a-kind. Beacon Hill has a tradition of using refined materials, an opulent color palette and sophisticated construction to provide understated elegance for those seeking a gracious style of living.
This traditional building speaks history and is juxtaposed with modern architecture. The drinking lounge is anchored with dark lacquered wood and upholstery wall paneling. The lighting is moody and quiet with gentleman lounge chairs. The interior design is Art Deco inspired reminiscent Old Hollywood from the 1950’s.
HISTORY + ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN + SERVICE + FOOD + WINE = MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
The 8 course menu with wine pairing was a delight…absolute perfection. Three to five bites per course with wine paired perfectly from light to dark transitioning smoothly through the four seasons.
FOOD + WINE + AMBIENCE = MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
Great sommeliers are the resource to all the wines around the world and have extensive knowledge with grapes and its origin. They will direct you to the right choices and elevate your dining experience to a new level.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SOMMELIER = PSYCHOLOGY OF INTERIOR DESIGN
A high end interior designer should have the same mindset as a sommelier…They are educated and trained with their eyes and have extensive knowledge with resources in furniture and finishes. They also guide you to choosing the right style and selecting furnishing that suits your lifestyle and compliment your space.
Furniture + Art + Ambience = Memorable Experience
In winemaking, vintners pay attention to the details. Taste is obviously most important. They bring out the nuances of each grape so that you and I can taste the notes of the fruit and what the environment brings to it.
But they never neglect the aromas, color or clarity. And they leave us to appreciate all of these features as we swirl it around, watch the wine’s legs form on the glass, smell and then finally taste the wine.
NOTES + NOSE + LEG = COLOR + TEXTURE + LIGHTING
Quality Interior design is highly focused on the details. By paring colors, textures and appropriate lighting, they activate our visual and emotional sensory that sets the ambience for quality design and experience to remember.
Don’t get me wrong, we’ve been having lots of fun bringing you all of our tips and views on high end interior design. And we’re going to keep doing so. That said, we’ve gotten to know so many quality interior design bloggers over the last few months, and we are beyond impressed.
That’s why we’re putting out a call to any blogger who writes about high end interior design, luxury, or real estateto submit a guest post to us. We’d like to feature your work here so that all our fans, readers, and clients can come in contact with all the great talent out there.
To submit your guest post email your suggested topic to my personal account at intbysteveng@gmail.com or Tweet to @intbysteveng.