Interior Decorating Story Board

One of the biggest gifts an interior decorator can have is being able to envision the end result. Walking into a room that is ready for improvement and a fresh look, they immediately begin to see the potential and what it will look like after all the labor and strain is over.

Have you watched those shows on TV where the decorator has a big idea that seems untraditonal and the homeowner has to trust that they can bring their ideas together into something acceptable?

The second biggest gift an interior decorator can have is to be able to communicate what they see to the homeowner. To help my clients be able to see the ‘vision’ I have for their space, I like to sketch a picture of the room arrangement and then build a story board inside a notebook. With the magazine pics they’ve selected, the fabrics, color swatches, flooring samples and materials we’ve agreed upon, it is fun to be able to begin to ‘see’ what will evolve into an aesthetically  pleasing and functional room.

As explained on my ‘Fees’ page along with the procedures on tackling a project, I love for the client to begin gathering pictures of what they like and what they love. Favorite colors, lighting examples, furniture arrangements all play an important role. It gives me a glimpse into their personality and preferences but also builds a foundation for the plans that will be formulated. With these tools, it is easier to envision the end result…together.