When renovating or building a new house, many people find themselves facing a dilemma. They ask themselves whether they should hire an interior designer, or rather buy fancy furniture to solve potential issues of the space they are decorating. Some people still think that a designer is merely a decorator, but this is not true. A good interior designer first considers and anticipates the proper functions of the premises. By redesigning a small dysfunctional apartment without changing its surface, they can give the impression of being in a significantly larger space. An excellent example of such a solution is this apartment. Here, all storage spaces have been moved to the corridor so that the living room can “breathe”. After a deliberate implementation of the space arrangement, the interior designer will also focus on the aesthetic and visual issues.
Interior design is the complex process of taking into account regulations, logical and functional distribution of spaces, aesthetic values, ergonomics, and the general functionality of each object placed. In artistic terms, interior design can be very subjective, as it tailored to the needs and wishes of the clients. It often happens that interior designers and their clients share their aesthetic beliefs.
In this article, we will describe the profession of an interior designer, what we do, what are our tasks, and whether we add value to space or the project.
The main goal that interior designers have is to make sure space is:
– functional
– aesthetically finished
– harmonious
– it enables natural movement in the area
During the implementation itself, they also ensure excellent time and budget management. Being responsible for creating functional and aesthetically attractive architectural spaces within the physical structure, interior design professionals must have expertise in a wide range of fields. Observing the behavior and movements of individuals in their working and living environment helps the designer to create a functional space. They operate in various commercial and residential sectors, such as the design of public spaces, shops, restaurants, bars, hotels and, most importantly, residential buildings, such as houses and apartment buildings. Other contractors and builders depend on these professionals to provide advice on a variety of ergonomic and acousticproblems, and to help in the design of lightning and traffic flow patterns that make sense in the specific interior environment.
In this profession, talent alone is not enough – it requires a significant amount of practical training, years of practice and good connections with subcontractors.
WHAT DOES A KREATIF INTERIOR DESIGNER IN SLOVENIA PROVIDE?
PROJECT OUTLINE PLAN
Most clients do have an idea of how their interior should look, but they do not have the right resource not know how to turn this idea into reality.
In this phase, a creativ(f)e interior designer performs the following tasks for the client:
– Precise measurements of the space (the 3D model of an existing state)
– The layout of the ground plan, which is modern and functional (Compatibility with the fire study of the building)
– The basic outline of electrical connections (socket positions, light positions, plug positions)
– Measurement of doors, windows, chimneys, terraces, balconies, stairways
– Prepare Mood boards for every room
– Professional sketching of rooms,
– 3D plot and the production of visualizations and renderings, which allow the visualization of the final result of the project.
This allows both the designer and the client to anticipate potential problems and change what needed in case the result does not correspond to the customer’s vision. It enables the client to have complete control over the outcome of the project from the very beginning.
Besides, should the client decide to sale the house or apartment, they can provide potential buyers with visualization photos, which are a realistic and professional presentation of the house.
PROJECT FOR EXECUTION
We, as interior designers will perform for you:
– The basic outline of electrical connections (socket positions, light positions, plug positions)
– Shape of plumbing and other mechanical installations
– The laying of ceramics
– Selection of floor coverings
– Selection of suspendedceiling, lining, and wallpaper
– Selection of furniture
– Range of materials for kitchens
– Kitchen sketches
– Bathroom and a selection of bathroom equipment sketches
–Selectionof lights and lighting plans
WIDE NETWORK
With a large number of projects, we created access to various resources, materials, and a big network of people. That’s a great advantage, as allows us to provide customers with a wide range of manufacturers and materials at prices within their budget framework.
Being good interior designers, we will help you to build a good relationship with the contractors and solve typical mistakes occurring in the process of interior design.
As already mentioned, we have a tremendous contact list of external contractors and workers in Slovenia and surrounding countries. Amongst others:
– plumbers,
– electricians,
– Manufacturers of various furniture, etc.
We will provide you with the best manufacturers in the industry, document the actual project progress, and even supervise your site. Combininb client’s ideas, selected materials, and good cooperation with other contractors in the project, we strive to make your house look unique, functional and professionally built.
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
A Kreatif interior designer will take on the entire project of interior design and will pay attention to even the smallest detail. We follow a set action plan and will inform the client about every step we take. Good interior designers take care of expenditure management, materials and resources needed for arranging and organizing the house. Not having to do it themselves, this saves the client a lot of time and money. Of course, there are no hidden costs, and the interior designer will encourage the client to spend their budget more efficiently, which will positively impact the overall budget and time spent on the project.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ERGONOMICS
A good interior designer will always prioritize the physical, physiological and psychological comfort of a person. Many people underestimate the importance of ergonomics for a successful design project.
As professional interior designers at Kreatif Design, we are all familiar with anthropometry, i.e., the study of human body measurements and proportions. We will provide you with a unique perception of the space, which will enable some clients to exceed their expectations or to refute them with understanding.
FOLLOWING AND SETTING TRENDS
As most designers do, we also follow trends and check others design ideas. What we do differently, though, is that we combine more professions and check more fields to find new interior design ideas We are thrilled by fresh design ideas and new concepts, especially if we are fac problems that at first seem impossible to solve.
To make the design more efficient and usable, we at Kreatif Design follow the concept of environment-conscious solutions and use local materials and contractors. By doing so, the client will waste less energy and consequently less money.
CONSIDERING DIFFERENT OPINIONS
When renovating or building a new house, it often happens that people have different opinions on how the house should look like, which can bring to unpleasant arguments.
The interior designer is the person who gathers all of these opinions together and, taking into account regulations, functionality, ergonomics, aesthetic appearance, and the overall budget, they try to find the most appropriate solution.
INTERIOR DESIGN HAS KREATIV(F)E BENEFITS
The essence of interior design is definitely a search for Kreativ(f)e solutions. Therefore, at Kreatif Design, we strive for a detailed and thorough study of ergonomics, functionality and creative solutions. We are an architectural bureau that has evolved from a one-person company in company with several experts in the fields of architecture and interior design in no time.
With our designs, we leave our mark not only on the clients but also in their organization and partners. We have created interiors for successful Slovenian companies (Livar, Uprom, Ema, etc.), for a Qatar investor, an interior design in Tanzania and much more.
WHAT IF I DECIDE TO DO IT MYSELF?
If you are renovating a house that needs equipment, installation replacement etc., then it will be necessary to seek out for professional help. We design many projects by measuring floor plans or 3d scanning them and then provide long-distance services. For reference, you can see our projects in Austria, Columbia, Tanzania and South Africa.
Interior design is an art just as much as ergonomics and functionality of space. We help you to increase the value of your home or another real estate, creating your dream house and save money.
A professional interior designer can add credibility and quality to any space. So if you are looking to get style, skill, and experience, the best decision would be to hire a Kreatif interior designer.
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