Let me share this with you
It’s not about me. It’s actually all about you. … I will get back to that. But first:
THE MYTHS
I often get the feeling that people think the world of interior design is full of crazy designers with «too big» personalities, wild ideas and expensive furniture. In short: Nothing for us normal people! … But is it really so?
Many people seem to think that interior design is only for the rich and famous with big houses or fancy apartments. At least a lot of people think that they could never afford to hire an interior designer. It must be too expensive! … But is that true?
Others again think they do not need any design advice or recommendations. They believe they can do it all themselves, and this idea is backed up by hardware stores commercials telling them «Of course you can do it yourself!». … But can you really?
Well, I will be the first to admit that many people seem to be skilled in handy work. I have been impressed by several ones I have met. Some of them also have a really good eye for interior design without ever having studied it.
However, my experience tells me that most people do not have this raw talent. Most people would do much better with a little guidance and assistance from a designer – and a handy man or handy woman. It is all teamwork; a collaboration between you and me – your personal designer.
So, where do these misunderstandings come from?
TV, maybe.
People watch more interior design shows on TV than ever before, so people do seem to care a lot about interior design. However, it might actually be that people prefer to watch other people’s interior – or more precisely, people enjoy watching other people’s messy, ugly, outdated houses and apartments. «At least it is not so bad at my place», we might think.
I think that on TV, too many viewers are often exposed to the wrong set of too bright, too strong colors, funny-looking furniture, too many scented candles, bizarre chandeliers and so on. But remember: It is only a TV-show! It is not necessarily what my profession is really about. My profession is really about you.
REFLECTING YOU
As an interior designer I believe it is important to understand you, your needs and wishes for a harmonious, relaxing, well functioning and beautiful home.
Yes, a home – your home!
Unfortunately, I have seen too many people who just live in a house or apartment without really having a home – their home, the place that truly reflects who they are as a person, an individual or as a couple or a family.
After all, there is a significant difference between a house and a home. I think you instinctively know what I mean when I say that.
So, if I say that walking into a room can either lift your spirit, make you feel good or it can bring you down, make you almost a bit depressed – then you know what I mean. But maybe you do not really know what it is that makes you feel that way? Maybe it is difficult to put into words. It is just a feeling.
Well, that is why I said in the beginning that it is all about you.
I believe that a room, an apartment or a house should not be «without a soul». As an interior designer I offer to guide and assist you in transforming a room or a house into your home, your personal place.
And it does not have to cost millions! That is also just a myth. Interior designers are just like other, ordinary people, just like you an me.
Except for maybe one thing:
A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
I have taken my life-long passion for creating beautiful, comfortable, well functioning and harmonious homes, and I have turned it into a profession I care deeply about.
I have spent many years studying interior design to become a professional in my field. It has been a struggle and challenge but also a very rewarding journey into learning about art and architecture but maybe most important, I have learnt about us – about people and the culture we live in and live with each other and our surroundings.
Through educated teachers, fellow students, classes, books, art exhibitions and practical workshops, I have developed skills in drawing, coloring, lighting. I have acquired in-depth knowledge about materials, building techniques, furniture and accessories.
That is why I believe I can say with some authority:
Your home should reflect who you truly are, maybe to a certain extent who you want to be – and absolutely should not reflect who you do not wish to be. And I can be the interior designer who helps you get there.
THE ULTIMATE GOAL
Key words on our journey together to reach your goal are: Personality, creativity, beauty, function and a touch of the unexpected.
As your interior designer our collaboration starts with you sharing and me understanding your needs and desires for your home. I know it can be very difficult for you to create a space which you feel is just right and comfortable, a place you love every time you walk into it, knowing that: This place is mine, this is me!
That is my ultimate goal as your interior designer; that the place becomes truly yours.
And it makes me truly happy to achieve that together with you.
That is why I love to help my clients no matter how big or small their budgets needs are. My mission is to guide people through the design process and to create homes that they love.