Our homes are our havens. They are a place where we should feel safe and comfortable and be somewhere that we can’t wait to get back to. Spending a lot of time indoors in the past year has led to us making improvements. Whether you’re sprucing up your interior or tackling a home renovation, there are architects in London that can bring your ideas to life. Here are a few ways that you can make your ideas a reality.
Get inspired
If you’re renovating, building, or decorating your home, having a clear idea in your head of how you want your property to look and how you want certain rooms to function is key. If you’ve already got something in mind that you want to bring to life, great! If you’re struggling to channel your creativity, there are ways that you can get your ideas flowing. Social media, the internet, architecture, and interior design magazines are all useful. You could make a mood board or follow a few accounts on Instagram for functional but aesthetically pleasing solutions to add to your home.
Keep notes or drawings
If you have an idea, write it down! Having a notebook on hand for any ideas that pop up during the day is great, especially if you see something that inspires you. This means you can collect inspiration and use it as a guide when creating your perfect home. You could even draw your ideas to help you get more of a feel of what they would look like. As well as this, taking photos on your phone of inspiring things that you see day-to-day is a good way to keep a reference of elements you’d like to add.
Needs and wants
When bringing your ideas to life, establishing the difference between what you need and what you want can help when budgeting and function. Maybe you want a large bathroom with skylights and a wet room, but your budget only allows for one of these things. You need a luxurious place to shower, but you don’t might not necessarily need more windows. Doing this allows you to ensure you’re not overspending but can still bring your ideas to life!
Ask the professionals
If you’re opting for a renovation or extension, asking an architect or builder about how viable your ideas are is a good idea. You can discuss with them how you would like something to be designed and they can tell you if it will work in the space you have like installing a shower screen in your bathroom. They could also help to explore or expand on the ideas that you already have and help you to bring your vision to life.
Add some personality
Adding a bit of personality can really make your house a home. If you love bright colors, don’t be afraid to add them throughout. Go for bright, vibrant walls and patterns. Maybe you’re more simplistic and the minimalist aesthetic appeals to you. Monochrome and grey are in style, so you can create your very own on-trend haven. If you love reading, construct an over-the-top bookcase, if cooking or baking is your thing, create a functional kitchen that you enjoy spending time in.
