Interior Designer’s Guide to Furniture and Decor Shopping

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Welcome to the world of transforming spaces! As an interior designer, I understand the significance of furniture and decor in creating an inviting home. Here are some expert tips for a delightful shopping experience:

Define Your Style: Begin by determining your preferred interior style – minimalist, contemporary, traditional, or eclectic. This helps streamline choices and ensures a cohesive look.

Measure, Measure, Measure: Accurate measurements of your space are crucial. Note room dimensions, doorways, and hallways to avoid purchasing items that won’t fit.

Quality Matters: Invest in well-crafted, durable pieces. High-quality furniture lasts longer, retains its appeal, and often becomes timeless heirlooms.

Functionality & Comfort: Aesthetic appeal should never compromise functionality. Choose furniture that suits your lifestyle and provides the utmost comfort.

Mix & Match: Don’t hesitate to blend different styles and materials for an intriguing look. However, maintain a balance to avoid overwhelming the space.

Colour Palette: Stick to a consistent colour scheme for a harmonious ambience. Experiment with complementary shades to add depth and character.

Texture & Patterns: Incorporate various textures and patterns to add visual interest. A mix of smooth, rough, patterned, and plain surfaces can elevate the space.

Lighting Magic: Lighting can transform a room dramatically. Play with different light sources, such as lamps and sconces, to create an inviting atmosphere.

Personal Touch: Infuse your personality into the decor. Display personal mementoes, art, or souvenirs that resonate with you.

Budget Wisely: Set a budget and prioritize essential items. Splurge on statement pieces and save on trendy accents.

Sustainable Choices: Opt for eco-friendly furniture and decor. Reclaimed or recycled materials contribute to a greener planet.

Online & Offline Shopping: Explore both online and physical stores. Online shopping offers convenience, while physical stores allow you to experience the items firsthand.

Reviews & Recommendations: Read customer reviews and seek recommendations to make informed decisions.

Delivery & Assembly: Check delivery options and assembly requirements before purchasing bulky furniture.
Seasonal Sales: Be on the lookout for seasonal sales and discounts to snag great deals.

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Happy designing and decorating! Remember, creating a harmonious home is a journey – enjoy every step of it! 🏡✨

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Custom Furniture: Why Is It Worth the Splurge For Your Luxury Home?

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Planning a luxury home and your interior designer suggested bespoke furniture? Unsure about the expenses? Let this blog help you decide! Bespoke furniture can be a significant investment for your home interior, but it also offers several benefits that make it worth the expense. Here are a few factors to consider if it is worth the splurge:

Tailored Design: Bespoke furniture is made to your exact specifications, allowing you to create pieces that are perfectly suited to your style and the interior of your home. This level of customization is not possible with mass-produced furniture.

High-Quality Materials: With bespoke furniture, you have the option to choose premium materials that will last for years and look beautiful. For example, you can choose hardwoods, fine fabrics, and custom hardware that reflect your personal taste.

Optimal Functionality: When you work with a bespoke furniture maker, you can add features that make your furniture more functional for your specific needs. For example, you can have a bed with built-in storage or a desk with extra shelves.

Increased Resale Value: Bespoke furniture can increase the resale value of your home because it is unique and of high quality. Potential buyers will appreciate the attention to detail and the fact that the furniture was made specifically for the space.

Investment: Bespoke furniture is an investment in your home and your personal style. It is made to last, so you can enjoy it for years to come.

It is important to consider your budget when planning an interior for your home and investing in bespoke furniture. While it can be more expensive than mass-produced furniture, the benefits it offers make it a valuable investment. As interior designers, we find a balance between style, functionality and budget to create a beautiful and functional home.

In conclusion, bespoke furniture is a worthwhile investment for your luxury home because of its tailored design, high-quality materials, optimal functionality, increased resale value, and investment in your personal style. At Creatives By Rimaa, we help you in getting these pieces designed and created to match the interior style and also keep in mind that they reflect your taste and elevate the look of your home. Explore our Instagram to see more of our work and work style.

Rattan decor has made a stylish comeback

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With textures and intrigue taking the spotlight rattan furniture has swiftly made it one of the top spots in the interior design industry, especially in the luxury segment. It is no more limited to the garden and outdoor furniture options. In fact, it’s one of the hottest living room and bedroom components.

It excites me how creatively furniture designers are creating some beautiful pieces. I too have got some made for my clients recently and they look absolutely wow. I have been talking about trends and work I have done in this domain lately on my social handle however today I am taking the route of this blog to give you some insights into how you can use them for your interior.

Before we move to that I would like to mention Anusha Nanavati and her team who beautifully designed a nursery for Sonam Kapoor’s son. She is really done a great job with rattan in this space and it looks very classy.

While reading and researching more about it I came across A project by Enter Project Asia at Chiang Mai Art Gallery in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The complex comprises several interior pavilions surrounded by gardens with sculptures and water features. They have created a fabulous installation using Rattan and it’s mesmerising( the cover pic is one of these installations). It’s really interesting to see how versatile Rattan is and the way its usage is evolving. We all want to use it in our space that too in an interesting way, so let’s look at some options here:

  1. Use Rattan as pendant lights: If you want to start using with just one element then lampshade or pendant lights would be a great idea.
  2. To Add texture: Use it in the living room or bedroom furniture or even decor to add rustic texture.
  3. Explore colours: No it’s not limited to ‘the traditional rattan colour’ you can mix and match it with the decor and use it in a wide range of colours.
  4. Include with your existing furniture: Add variation to your existing set of furniture by adding a few elements.

Hope you like these ideas. Remember don’t overdo the experiment keep it subtle and minimalist.

For more details and interior consultation for your home or office feel free to contact us.