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Why I Don’t Love My Renovation — Creating Design Clarity

The Pointers in the Mess: Why I Don’t Love My Renovation (And What That Feeling Is Really Telling You) Imagine a group of people who have lived their whole lives underground. They’ve never seen the sun. They’ve only ever seen shadows flickering on a wall in front of them, and because that’s all they’ve ever known, they believe the shadows are the world. Nobody told them there was anything else. Why would they think to look for it? This is one of the oldest ideas in philosophy – Plato’s Cave – and it’s been borrowed and reworked by storytellers for

Why I Don’t Love My Renovation — Creating Design Clarity

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What is a Homemaker’s Design Personality?

Every human has a unique design personality. Your design personality is shaped and influenced during the first 20+ years of your life by your design DNA, personal style, taste, and lifestyle. Because these blended forces are complex, a person’s design personality is 100% unique to each individual. Regardless of whether you are currently renting your home, have a very limited income, or are mortgage-free – it is VERY IMPORTANT your home reflects your unique design personality to ensure you and your partner get maximum benefit from your home. If you are about to start any form

If you are going to spend ~70% of EVERY DAY INSIDE your HOME – you better LOVE how it looks and makes you FEEL!

When I first learnt the statistic that you and I spend ~70% of every day inside our home, I wondered if it was another urban legend. But it is not! What makes it even more fascinating is that the percentage of time spent indoors in your home (across a wide number of countries) only varies slightly from 59.3% in Korea to 68.9% in New Zealand. There are a number of different research papers on the subject: USA¹ in 2001, Canada in 2014, and New Zealand² in 2015. (Note these are pre-COVID – imagine what the stats would look

Can homemaker and design professional reconcile?

Can This Interior Designer Fix Their Relationship With The Homemaker?

Interior Designer: Hi Mrs. Smith, I’m so glad you could meet with me today. I wanted to come by and see how you’re liking the new renovations. Homemaker: I’m not really liking them, to be honest. Interior Designer: Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. I thought we had a good understanding of your design personality and what you were looking for. Homemaker: We did, but I think you misunderstood me. I wanted something more traditional and cosy, but this feels too modern and cold. Interior Designer: I see. I’m sorry, I didn’t get it right.

You must be involved in your home design process if you want a successful outcome

You MUST Be Involved in Your Upcoming Room Improvement Project as a Homemaker – that is an Unquestionable Fact – But How Do You Do This Affordably?

There is undisputable evidence and research that says you MUST be deeply involved in any home improvement project where you will live in the finished space. But how can this be cost-effectively achieved? Imagine: you are sitting in your newly made-over lounge with your partner on Thursday night after a big day at work… You both agree that the renovation project was a bit stressful at times, but the end result was worth it, as the room now looks fantastic and makes you feel relaxed and refreshed. Every time you enter the room, a smile automatically appears on

Inside The Design Process – How Much It Really Costs To Work With A Designer?

How Much Does It Cost To Work With A Designer? Many homemakers ask “what is the industry average price to engage a design professional like an interior designer, architect, lighting designer, room stylist, landscape designer, colour consultant, etc”. The following article is the best I have found so far – short of doing my own research (one day!) The hourly rate works out to around $182/hour. (In your local currency – whether you are in New Zealand, USA, Australia, or the UK). You can see this in the chart below ???????? The other question my prospective homemaker

How to DIY Your Dream Home Without Going Over Budget, Wasting Time, or Feeling Disappointed

“How to DIY Your Dream Home Without Going Over Budget, Wasting Time, or Feeling Disappointed” As a homemaker who enjoys DIY home improvement projects, (from a simple decor room refresh through to a major renovation), you know the satisfaction that comes with transforming your living space with your own skills. But you also know how frustrating it can be to deal with unexpected costs, delays, mistakes, and dissatisfaction with the final result. You’re not alone. ???? According to in-depth research; 76.4% of DIYers are not happy with their finished project, and they typically go over budget by

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What is a Homemaker’s Design Personality?

If you are going to spend ~70% of EVERY DAY INSIDE your HOME – you better LOVE how it looks and makes you FEEL!

Can This Interior Designer Fix Their Relationship With The Homemaker?

You MUST Be Involved in Your Upcoming Room Improvement Project as a Homemaker – that is an Unquestionable Fact – But How Do You Do This Affordably?

Inside The Design Process – How Much It Really Costs To Work With A Designer?

How to DIY Your Dream Home Without Going Over Budget, Wasting Time, or Feeling Disappointed

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