Interior Design Books and Tutorials by SK Sartell
Right off the bat, I'm not going to tell you there isn't a time and place for professional designers. That's just not true. I am a professional designer and would be cutting off my own nose to say I wasn't ever needed.
What I am saying is, a good part of our community cannot figure out design and the others don't have time or want too. I work with clients whom have a good idea of their own personal design style and just need that extra push and my knowledge on how to get it done!
I truly believe with some basic knowledge and the occasional push, most all of us can have a beautifully designed interior. And doing it yourself, with considerable savings.
I personally love old stuff. What can I do with it? Where can I use it (maybe in a different form)? That antique headboard of aunt Annies. Get rid of it? NOT! Figure out a great alternative.
Maybe an entry bench? Maybe a garden sculpture? Think. Think outside the proverbial box. I used a very old antique headboard for the back of my entry way bench. It's fabulous. And getting famous to boot.
Stepping out of our comfort zone can be frightening. I know. I do it every day. As an artist and designer and now a web/graphic designer, I am constantly working beyond what I currently know. Or thought I would ever know.
But I certainly know this. I can and will be creative. Your own creativeness can come out in your home and make sense.
How do you do this? I know many of you are thinking, "She's nuts. I can't achieve a well designed room, much less a whole house!" Yes you can. I know you can. There is too much free and inexpensive information out there for you to not be successful. But you have to do the time and the research.
When looking for inspiration, I am digging after every free article, picture or magazine I can get my hands on. This is the start of inspiration. I am inspired by a client's beloved work of art or a beautiful piece of furniture. I begin with main colors, design style, shape. I have designed an entire home based on an antique quilt.
You need to have a place to start. You cannot work in a vacuum.
There has to be a theme, i.e., color, style, artwork etc.This is your beginning. Your Genesis. Rebuilt, restart, refresh and rejuvenate your life with color and serenity. If needed, a designer will come in and help with this start. You can do the rest.
I can help. You can contact me if you need advice.
You can visit my web site and see my successes in the do it yourself field. http://www.yourhomedesigntutorial.com
Good luck and see you next time
SK Sartell
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SK Sartell, a nationally acclaimed artist and designer grew up with an affinity for nature that was part of her farm life in Eastern Washington.
