5 easy steps to start designing your DREAM apartment space.
After the purchase of a new apartment home, it is always hard to pick an interior designer to help you design your home.
Picking and spending time to select that interior designer who is a perfect match is always hard, so why not start designing your dream home anyways.
Since its YOUR DREAM, no interior designer is going to be able to design that perfect home you wish for. So, let's begin with 5 easy steps to help you to kick start your dream home design. :)
Step 1.
Think of a purpose.
When it comes to your new home, think of a purpose for the home. A purpose is needed to have a driving force in the direction of the concept. It is like a car with electricity or gas, in this case, the car is your design and the electricity is your purpose. Without it, your car might be hard to move, requiring a lot more effort to get to the same location.
Imagine a scene of the day that you might spend in your house.
A warm cozy afternoon by the window ledge with a book?
A cool Sunday morning in your kitchen cooking breakfast?
Or could be a late evening at your desk, engrossed in your work.
Now, simply pick one of the scenes that you imagined and use that as your purpose.
Step 2.
Think of a design statement.
A design statement is simply a way to put your thoughts into concrete action, having a design statement is like a tool in the shed that helps you to perform your task. An easy way to begin your design statement is with:
To design a home that PURPOSE which allows me to TYPES OF ACHIEVED LIVING
For example, to design a home that can satisfy my need to have a reading corner everywhere in the house which allows me to constantly have a space to read. Or to design a home that will be tech-focused and simplify my life which allows me to have a more automated standard of living.
Don’t worry about creating a perfect design statement, it is normal to make adjustments down the road so just simply do it!
You might be amazed but many people avoid this step, which often leads to their home design to be incohesive, messy and all over the place.
Step 3.
Start your design.
There are multiple ways to begin visualizing and designing your dream home, you can first draw out the basic furniture layout or you can use multiple online software to create your dream home.
Software that I would recommend are:
Sketchup Online
It is by far the easiest to set up and versatile software that most people in the interior industry also use. It is easy to pick up for beginners with inbuilt tutorials to guide you at the start, as well as countless furniture models that you can simply import from the SketchUp 3D warehouse. The best part is, you don’t even have to download the software! You can get started immediately, which explains the “online” part in its name.
Planner 5D
It is another easy to use software for beginners, it has an intuitive layout and a real-time realistic view of the model. When using the software you can either use their online template or start with your own. The best part is, the software has both a desktop version and a mobile version so you can work on your design even on the go!
Home by me
This software is similar in functionality as planner 5D, with the ability to switch between 3d and 2d views easily. And with easy to draw walls and add furniture, your future home design can be easily changed on the fly. However, one downside to this is that there not as much furniture as the SketchUp warehouse so if you prefer lots of choices. SketchUp online is still the way to go.
Step 4.
Focal Point
Within any space, a focal point can easily bring the design to the next level. Be it a bookshelf, a table or even a painting or a potted plant, having a portion of the home designed with that focal point in mind help to elevate the space and create a uniquely interesting area in your home.
Think of something unique that is in line with your design statement, that will help you to create a uniquely yours dream home.
Step 5.
Use Pinterest
Use Pinterest, no really, sign up now if you haven’t started using it yet. It's literally one of the best platforms to get fresh ideas and get your mind churning.
Many times when I had trouble figuring out how to continue with my design, a simple search, and a few scrolls can easily help me to think of something new and exciting.
Also remember to always save the pins that you have viewed and that you like, some of the pins that you have viewed now might not benefit you in your design but might in the future, so always save the pins.
Now with these 5 steps, you are finally equipped to embark on your new renovation journey! But before you go I still have some tips for you.
Firstly, think outside the box! Think of the whole room as your canvas, the floor, the walls, and your ceilings are all opportunities that you can use to make your design POP so why not make full use of it?
Secondly, it's always good to create a mood board during your design. Stack some material texture together and BAMB you have your mood board! Mood boards can easily help you to view the color scheme and textures of your design, allowing you to “feel the atmosphere” of the room, which might be the feeling you will have in the room in the future!
Do remember to subscribe and share with your friends if you liked the post, hope to see you soon :)
And with that, I wish for the best of luck in your renovation journey :)
Picking and spending time to select that interior designer who is a perfect match is always hard, so why not start designing your dream home anyways.
Since its YOUR DREAM, no interior designer is going to be able to design that perfect home you wish for. So, let's begin with 5 easy steps to help you to kick start your dream home design. :)
Step 1.
Think of a purpose.
When it comes to your new home, think of a purpose for the home. A purpose is needed to have a driving force in the direction of the concept. It is like a car with electricity or gas, in this case, the car is your design and the electricity is your purpose. Without it, your car might be hard to move, requiring a lot more effort to get to the same location.
Imagine a scene of the day that you might spend in your house.
A warm cozy afternoon by the window ledge with a book?
A cool Sunday morning in your kitchen cooking breakfast?
Or could be a late evening at your desk, engrossed in your work.
Now, simply pick one of the scenes that you imagined and use that as your purpose.
Step 2.
Think of a design statement.
A design statement is simply a way to put your thoughts into concrete action, having a design statement is like a tool in the shed that helps you to perform your task. An easy way to begin your design statement is with:
To design a home that PURPOSE which allows me to TYPES OF ACHIEVED LIVING
For example, to design a home that can satisfy my need to have a reading corner everywhere in the house which allows me to constantly have a space to read. Or to design a home that will be tech-focused and simplify my life which allows me to have a more automated standard of living.
Don’t worry about creating a perfect design statement, it is normal to make adjustments down the road so just simply do it!
You might be amazed but many people avoid this step, which often leads to their home design to be incohesive, messy and all over the place.
Step 3.
Start your design.
There are multiple ways to begin visualizing and designing your dream home, you can first draw out the basic furniture layout or you can use multiple online software to create your dream home.
Software that I would recommend are:
Sketchup Online
It is by far the easiest to set up and versatile software that most people in the interior industry also use. It is easy to pick up for beginners with inbuilt tutorials to guide you at the start, as well as countless furniture models that you can simply import from the SketchUp 3D warehouse. The best part is, you don’t even have to download the software! You can get started immediately, which explains the “online” part in its name.
Planner 5D
It is another easy to use software for beginners, it has an intuitive layout and a real-time realistic view of the model. When using the software you can either use their online template or start with your own. The best part is, the software has both a desktop version and a mobile version so you can work on your design even on the go!
Home by me
This software is similar in functionality as planner 5D, with the ability to switch between 3d and 2d views easily. And with easy to draw walls and add furniture, your future home design can be easily changed on the fly. However, one downside to this is that there not as much furniture as the SketchUp warehouse so if you prefer lots of choices. SketchUp online is still the way to go.
Step 4.
Focal Point
Within any space, a focal point can easily bring the design to the next level. Be it a bookshelf, a table or even a painting or a potted plant, having a portion of the home designed with that focal point in mind help to elevate the space and create a uniquely interesting area in your home.
Think of something unique that is in line with your design statement, that will help you to create a uniquely yours dream home.
Step 5.
Use Pinterest
Use Pinterest, no really, sign up now if you haven’t started using it yet. It's literally one of the best platforms to get fresh ideas and get your mind churning.
Many times when I had trouble figuring out how to continue with my design, a simple search, and a few scrolls can easily help me to think of something new and exciting.
Also remember to always save the pins that you have viewed and that you like, some of the pins that you have viewed now might not benefit you in your design but might in the future, so always save the pins.
Firstly, think outside the box! Think of the whole room as your canvas, the floor, the walls, and your ceilings are all opportunities that you can use to make your design POP so why not make full use of it?
Secondly, it's always good to create a mood board during your design. Stack some material texture together and BAMB you have your mood board! Mood boards can easily help you to view the color scheme and textures of your design, allowing you to “feel the atmosphere” of the room, which might be the feeling you will have in the room in the future!
Do remember to subscribe and share with your friends if you liked the post, hope to see you soon :)
And with that, I wish for the best of luck in your renovation journey :)
Thank you for sharing! :)
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