The 5 New Rules of Interior Design You Should Know
By: Antech Interiors on March 12, 2018
Does it feel like your design approach is no longer working?
Client demands have changed and you’re not sure how to keep up?
The interior design game is shifting and you should know the new rules of interior design.
The modern homeowner has access to innumerable design references. With the help of numerous Internet platforms, they can find, compare, and purchase anything at the touch of a button. This newfound self-sufficiency and love of DIY projects has taken power away from design professionals.
Here are the 5 new rules to keep your design business in the loop.
- Custom Is King
As the millennial generation begins looking for their first home, they will have a new set of expectations. Growing up with the Internet has afforded them limitless choices and a major emphasis on self-expression.
They want what no one else has, a differentiator.
In order to stay competitive in the industry, you will need to find opportunities to incorporate one-of-a-kind pieces. Perhaps it’s a laser-etched porcelain tile backsplash rather than typical marble subway tiles. Maybe window coverings made from discontinued vintage fabric.
Think outside the box and give your clients opportunities to express their personalities.
- An Entry, An Ambiance
First impressions matter. Often times you remember people’s homes by the feeling you felt when you walked in.
Lighting can be very important. A hanging lantern, chandelier, or pendant lamp sets the tone for the feeling of the home. Also, it draws your eyes up, opening to the full height of the room.
Stylish lighting can make even the dullest entryway feel dramatic, warm, or cutting edge.
- Hide the Heater
We know it’s all about the little details. But some of details should be left unseen.
Unsightly old radiators, A/C units, and floor vent covers have long been a thorn in the designer’s side.
Find creative ways to hide necessary fixtures in a way that fits the design.
Imagine offering your clients custom-cut vent coverings to not only disguise, but also embellish any space.
- Supporting Local Artisans
A poll conducted by the Royal Bank of Canada found that 88% of Canadians choose to support local businesses when possible. 57% would even pay more for a product offered by a local business.
Use this trend to your advantage. Offering products designed by local artisans can bring attention to your interior design business. It says you support the community and know the new rules of interior design.
- Global Motifs
Pulling patterns from around the world has become a huge trend. It gives clients the feeling that they are still on vacation at home. Exoticism is a huge motivator and feels new and exciting.
Consider tribal patterns, Moroccan tiles, and Byzantine motifs.
Time to Put New Rules of Interior Design to Action
As a design professional, it’s so important to stay ahead of the wave. Customer demands are not getting fewer, and competition is bound to get stiffer.
Our design process is totally custom. It’s built for your budget and s handled one-on-one.
Contact us with your most creative ideas, and we’ll be happy to bring them to life.