-Firstly, make a list of improvements (however big or small ) you would love to make to your home
-Do any of these improvements need planning permission? On this note also think about neighbours' permission. – let them know in advance that you are beginning renovations.
-Don’t just look at price, look at quality, timelessness and service. When you work with experts in the field you have access to their wealth of knowledge and years’ experience. They can advise you on the best use of space, materials, and design
-Get quotes – if a company offer a free design service like Komandor does, book the appointment! Get the professionals out to measure and even design something up so you can see what the finished piece will look like! This will give you a realistic quote rather than an estimate.
-Bring photos or videos of the room to show furniture stores to give them a feel of your space
-Don’t only have folders on Pinterest and screenshots of what you love. Print the photos, cut them out of magazines. Buy an A4 sketch pad and make a mood board for each room.
-Add in bullet points of what you want from that room. – if you want the living room to be super cosy then that structured contemporary sofa you love might not be practical – alternatively a scatter back sofa in similar colours or fabrics could be perfect.
-Do not be afraid to bring your mood board scrapbook into showrooms with you and ask the team if they have something similar instore.
-Ask in every showroom for advice. The team have been trained and spend every day with the products and know their stock.
-When you bring samples of fabric, paint, wood, tiles, carpet, or flooring home make sure to see it in both natural and artificial light before making your decision. Also look at them in different parts of the room.
