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| Q. |
May I know a fail proof method of matching colours correctly when it comes to interior design?
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Question posted by Karen Tan
Subject: Colours |
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Knowledge is Power. There is on fool proof way of matching colours correctly.
To gain more confidence in colour matching, Understanding the “Colour Wheel” will certainly help. The “Colour Wheel” explains what colours are complimentary and what colours are contrasting.
Reference books on Colours are easily available at major bookstores. |
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| Q. |
In
interior design, what's the difference
between a concept and a theme? |
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Question posted by Kenneth
Chee
Subject: Concept & Theme |
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A
good question indeed!
In interior design, a " concept
" is an general perception of
idea or thought. An idea at this stage
is still at its exploratory stage...
usually not definite or determined
yet. A design “theme”
however, is a definite “concept”
to be adopted. For example, the theme
of this interior is Victorian!
Hope this info helps. |
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| Q. |
I'm
helping a friend decorate a new place.
Her sofa is red/burgundy and her walls
are a deep tan. What colours can we
use to really bring out the room? |
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Question posted by Nichole
Subject: Colour |
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I
feel the burgundy sofa will certainly
look dull and not work well with the
deep tan sofa. Here are some suggestions
to spice up the room a little and
to give it a modern & plush look.
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Wall
Colour: Paint or use wallpaper
of a lighter shade (e.g. Lily
White) for other walls. |
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Cabinetry:
Use lighter colour woods such
as Beech or Maple to give texture
to the room. |
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Paintings
/ Artefacts – Displays
a few (preferably) modern art
pieces or any artefacts that
have a tint of burgundy to "tie-in"
the room’s colour scheme.
A silver frame will add a finishing
touch. |
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| Q. |
What
would be a reasonable fee to pay an
Interior Designer; from conceptualisation
and full design to actualisation,
on- and off-site coordination services
and home styling? |
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Question posted by Shmoo
G
Subject: Interior Designing
Fees |
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Hi
Shmoo G,
As a gauge, the design consultation
fee inclusive of project management
and home styling is usually about
10% of the total contract sum. Some
interior designers charge a minimum
fee for smaller projects (e.g., minimum
$6000 for project sums below $60,000)
and stick to 10% of the total contract
sum for larger projects. |
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| Q. |
After
renovating my home, I still find something
is lacking. Can you give me few tips
to make my home look even better? |
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Below
are the Ten Tips to make your home
look better:
1. |
Personalize
your home with art and accessories. |
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Repeat
a colour at least three times
in a room. |
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Relate
your art to its surroundings.
Art prints placed about 6"-9"
above a sofa will create a unified
look. |
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Cover
two thirds of the space above
furniture with one or more pieces
of art to achieve proper proportion. |
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Position
artwork at "eye level"
to look at the center of it
from either a sitting or standing
position. |
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Vary
the height of tabletop accessories
for balance and interest. |
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Create
a formal look with symmetrical
groupings of art. Create an
informal look with asymmetrical
groupings. |
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Place
mirrors so they reflect something
beautiful. Use them to add dimension,
expand space or reflect light
in a room. |
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Display
art on easels to create interest
in corners, bookcases or on
tabletops. |
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10. |
Custom
frame artwork to coordinate
with room decor. Select a frame
that compliments the decorating
style. Select mat colors that
enhance both the art and color
scheme. |
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Cheers!
Article Contributed by: Michael
Ong. An award-winning, London-trained interior
designer known for his ability to capture
the essence of a diversified interior design
styles; ranging from Tropical, Modern, Contemporary,
Classical, Oriental to Minimalist interiors.
[ more
on Michael Ong ]
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An award-winning,
London-trained interior designer
known for his ability to capture
the essence of a diversified interior
design styles; ranging from Tropical,
Modern, Contemporary, Classical,
Oriental to Minimalist interiors.
[
more
on Michael Ong
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