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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DECORATOR AND A DESIGNER
Let’s start off by explaining what the difference is between an interior decorator and an interior designer. A designer’s focus is on space planning, they make structural changes based on the psychology of room flow, acoustics, and temperature to name a few. On the other hand, we have a decorator, an expert who has the ability to create beautifully adorning rooms within your current space. A decorator can also work beside a contractor or designer to come up with stunning additional spaces in your home by breaking down walls and renovating. To clarify, a designer definitely has the ability to decorate, however, a decorator specializes in just that.
WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A DECORATOR?
- You want a new look in your home
- Avoiding costly mistakes
- You’ve been living in your home for a long time
- Need a refresh
- Just moved in
- Want to create a charming flow throughout your home
WHEN YOU’RE CONSIDERING DECORATING YOUR HOME FREQUENT QUESTIONS MAY BE…
“IS IT AFFORDABLE…I KNOW THAT CELEBRITIES HIRE DECORATORS, BUT CAN I?”
The answer is, yes! OPO Interiors wants to help everyone design welcoming and warm areas which everyone will love.Everyday life is getting busier and the hustle and bustle can get overwhelming, everyone should have a space to unwind. This is why OPO sets out to help everyone create relaxing spaces which they can’t wait to come home to, whether that’s through a comprehensive consultation that is full of suggestions and tips, or a full room makeover, your dream space is within reach.
“I don’t think that I need help with the whole room/home, are there al la carte services that I don’t know about?”Not everyone needs a full room makeover so most decorating firms have al la carte services available. OPO has an array of services to customize for specific needs, making it affordable and available for everyone to make big or small changes in their home.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Comprehensive Decorating & Design Consultations
- Design Boards & Customized Shopping Lists
- Floor Planning & Room Layouts
- Furniture Selection & Arrangement
- Accessorizing
- Textile Selection
- Color & Wall Treatment Consulting and Palette Development
- Sourcing and Placements of Artwork
- Cabinet & Flooring Selection
- Window Treatment Selection
- Lighting Design
- Stylish Storage Solutions
- Full Room Makeovers
“I’M RENTING… IS IT EVEN WORTH IT FOR ME TO DECORATE WHEN I’M NOT GOING TO STAY IN THIS SPACE FOR LONG?”
“The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of every day.”-Unknown. There is no better time than the present to be enjoying your life, you should be living in a space that you adore. Let the decorator know that you’re renting and what the ins and outs are of the contract you have with your landlord and they will work around that to design a space which you can’t wait to show off to your friends.
“I HAVE CHILDREN AND PETS IN THE HOME, WHY WOULD I SPEND THE MONEY DECORATING WHEN EVERYTHING WILL GET RUINED?”
Expert decorators have a vast knowledge of which textiles, wall treatments, and flooring are most durable and stain resistant. Your dream space full of comfort and style awaits you, and no, it won’t get ruined!
“MY SPOUSE HAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT STYLE THAN I DO, HOW COULD A DECORATOR EVER BE ABLE TO CREATE A ROOM THAT WE WOULD BOTH LOVE?”
Blending two different styles into one unified, eclectic space is an exciting challenge that the best decorators would jump on in a heartbeat! Creating color schemes and combining styles to choose furniture and accessories produces one of a kind areas that pop full of character. Finding a calm medium between two people’s styles allows for a cohesive space that everyone will love.
“HOW CAN I DECORATE WHEN I HAVE SO MUCH CLUTTER IN MY HOME?”
OPO Interiors also specializes in professional organizing, therefore clutter is not an issue. We would come in for a comprehensive consultation, creating goals and a game plan to first conquer your clutter. From there, we would start to plan your dream space, offering many storage solutions along the way so that every item has its place and purpose in your home.
ULTIMATELY…
Hiring a decorator can save you from months of researching for product samples and it can also save you tons of money! Common decorating mistakes such as ordering the wrong products, sizes or colors can easily happen. Decorators consider many things like scale, proportion, texture, color, and style while choosing every single item to go into your room.
NOW YOU’RE READY TO FIND THE RIGHT DECORATOR, HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
- Know what you want from your decorator.
- Be aware of the vast majority of decorating options available.
- Your style and options of the room matter.
- Think about which parts of the project you’ll want to do yourself and which parts you want the experts to deal with.
- What is your budget?
BUDGET
Have a budget in mind, the best decorators are customizable and we can make any budget work. It will greatly help you and the decorator if you have your budget in mind before your comprehensive design consultation.
OVERALL…
Hiring OPO Interiors will help you improve your daily lifestyle by creating astounding, functional spaces which you and your guests will love to be in. We will save you tons of time and a lot of money in doing so. Hiring OPO will be an investment that you won’t regret!
