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HOME STYLING

Some homes start out bare; some need a little sprucing up. Others need complete makeovers. Whatever your situation, whether your house looks clinically austere or something of a train wreck, we can bring harmony and a sense of balance to your surroundings in a way that reflects who you are and how you like to live. Sometimes all it takes is a simple rearrangement of furniture; often times you might need to introduce new colors, fabrics, and accent pieces to inject your surroundings with charm and verve. On the other hand you may have items tucked away in hidden collections that may resonate and help transform spaces, like old vases, luggage, or sculptures. The idea is to work with what you have or are willing to acquire. Our job is to aid the transformation process and create the home in which you want to live.

INTERIOR REFINEMENT

As human beings we all share a tendency to live life collecting items that endear themselves to us, possessions that remind us of places, memories, or make us feel comfortable and alive. We often fill our homes with any number of objects - keepsakes, furniture, paintings, etc – thinking our space will look better and more charming. Unfortunately, too many items can clutter a home and drain spaces of their character. De-cluttering is an important process that helps homes maintain a sense of balance and harmony. Our job is to help you identify which pieces can be moved and replaced to heighten comfort and achieve perfect household equilibrium.

COLOUR REFINEMENT

One of the best and most inexpensive ways to transform the look and mood of a room is through color. The use of paint, wallpaper, or complimentary accent pieces – or a combination of all three – can work wonders in breathing life into otherwise static or worn out spaces. Certain colors reflect certain moods and ideals and if used effectively, can create attractive worlds within worlds inside your home.

ART AND ACCESSORY REFINEMENT

Some people possess a natural eye for design and consequently have employed items, furniture, and colors to create a home worthy of a professional interior designer. If you’re such a person, you’re probably well acquainted with color schemes and a general understanding of how spaces work, and are passionate about style, good taste, and a sense of personal control over your surroundings. You also probably realize that even with a heart that beats for personal design you might still need professional help to round out the beauty of your home. That’s where we come in; to help with the finishing touches.

ART CONSULTATION

As is often the case with rooms that appear to be complete yet lack a sense of unity, a piece of art is usually all that’s needed to tie things together. Using artwork to enhance the look of a home is an especially powerful way to assert your tastes and to create a particular ambiance.  There is a huge and amazing body of professional artwork on the market today that, when employed properly, can bestow your space with a unique personality. Whatever your preferences – whether you want already completed pieces or special commissions – we can help you find the right piece for your home.

GARDEN AND FOLIAGE STYLING

The outside of a house is just as important as the inside. A garden can be a playful extension of your personal space, a haven that reflects your personality and sense of life in powerful and satisfying ways. Our garden styling services include foliage arrangement, lighting, and furniture/decoration placement that will highlight as well as preserve indoor-outdoor continuity. We thrive on perfecting the visual delight that is a well-groomed garden and complementing household interior.

REAL ESTATE READINESS

If you are planning to sell your home or have it rented out furnished, the best way to attract buyers or tenants is to present your house as a place people will want to live in and not just as empty space. Some people can’t quite grasp the difference between a bare, as-is house and a space that has been subtly yet professionally spruced up. Yet the difference is vast and crucial. Our service is to assess a house and maximize its scale and space, presenting it in a manner that prospective buyers or tenants can appreciate in terms of livability and allure. Our job is to make a certain space capture the imagination of onlookers to the point that they can visualize, on the spot, what it would be like moving in and comfortably calling the place home. 

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND SPATIAL DESIGN

People often equate style with design. There is, however, a certain distinction between the two.

Style is almost always about how something looks. Whether it’s that snazzy iPod you own or the latest sports car your neighbor just bought, objects are crafted in a certain style that (if well done) reflects their essence.

Design, on the other hand, is much to do with functionality. Some computers may not be as sexy-looking as an Apple iMac but are superior in computing functionality. Some houses may not have the palatial grandeur of a Middle-eastern oil baron’s abode but offer far more in the way of maximized space, family dynamics, and environmental compatibility.

In short, design and style are two different things. Yet we believe they are not mutually exclusive. The idea is to marry both principles and come up with fantastic style and functionality. When we approach interior architecture and spatial design we create with functionality at the forefront of our planning without neglecting the many details that make every project unique, grand, and worthwhile. Door handles, fixtures, lights, even the way a rug is spread across a floor - we pay close attention to the minor things as we believe they play a huge role in the overall livability of any interior.

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