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The best time to hire an interior designer is when you are just about to start construction. The Interior designers can assist a client through the coordination of construction and design phases of a project by reviewing plans prior to construction to analyse wiring requirements, spatial relationships, space planning requirements, while offering constructive suggestions and an objective point of view, and assuring the client's needs are kept in the forefront of the minds of all involved. Thus saving cost of civil work involved later.
With current product knowledge and experience professional interior designers streamline the process to ensure design decisions are made in a timely manner, while no detail is overlooked, to provide the best possible solutions for their clients.
The function of each space, the establishment of traffic patterns and space-planning requirements of equipment, cabinetry and furnishings will play an integral role in determining space planning, wiring needs, interior finishes and flooring transitions.
The many selections necessary can become overwhelming for many clients. Current product knowledge is essential to achieve the best solutions. Normally the interior designer will be familiar with the following.
EXTERIOR: Entry Access, Front Door Design, Sidelights or Decorative Glass, Exterior Lighting, Walk and Railing Details and Landscaping.
WIRING / LIGHTING: Analysis and Placement of all Plugs, Cable, Telephone, ISDN, DSL lines, Interior Decorative and Functional Lighting Specifications, Automation, Computer Technology, Finish Coordination between Lighting Manufacturers.
FIREPLACES: Zero-Clearance, Masonry Wood Burning, Gas and Electric Models, Mantle Surround, Hearth Details.
INTERIOR WALL FINISHES: Interior / Exterior Paint, Primers / Latex / Oil, Gloss or Matte Finish, Special Textural Effects or Wall-treatments, Special Decorative Painting Techniques for Walls and Ceilings.
CABINETRY: Pre-Made or Custom , Materials - Oak, Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Ash, Style - Frame / Frame-less, Custom Drawers, Cabinets and Architectural Details, Finger-pulls / Hardware, metal, plastic, chrome, brass, antiqued, distressed, Special Finishing
STORAGE: Pre-made or Custom Options, Wire Shelving, Wood Systems, Retractable Doors, Special Mechanisms.
APPLIANCES: Freestanding / Built-in Installation, Gas / Electric Models, High - Efficiency Units, Cook-top, Oven/s, Refrigerator/s , Ice / Water Dispenser - Extra Wide Shelving - Temperature Controlled Storage - Maximum Storage - Adjustable Interiors - Clear Bins and Drawers - Under counter Applications, Dishwasher , Disposal, Wine-cooler.
FLOORING: Hardwood Strip Flooring or Parquet, Ceramic Tile - 4"-36" sq., Stone Tile - Mosaic to 36" sq., Marble, Slate, Granite, Travertine, Carpet - Cut Pile, Loop, Broadloom, Carpet Tiles, Outdoor, Material Transitions.
COUNTERTOPS: Laminate, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Solid Surface, Natural Stone, Steel, Concrete, Backsplash Details and Novelty Applications.
FAUCETS & FIXTURES: Finish, Single Handle / Two Handle, Nozzles / Spray Attachments, Handicap Access.
TUBS: Enamel over Cast Iron / Acrylic / Fiberglass, Whirlpool / Spa Features, Water Conservation.
SHOWER STALL: Custom / Pre-made, Ceramic Tile or Stone, Shower Head/s, Spray / Massage Attachments, Steam or Sauna Applications.
COMMODES: Style and Finish, Environmental Concerns, Water Efficiency, Bidet.
SINKS: Style and Finish, Special Cabinetry / Wall to Wall Cabinets, Undercounter Mount - Drop In - Over Mount Installation, Porcelain / Ceramic - Hand-Blown Glass - Marble - Hand-Painted Sinks, Mirror Details.
LAUNDRY: Front / Top Loading Machines, Stackable, Drip Dry Areas, Special Accommodations for Pets.
The choices within the marketplace are endless and can be overwhelming. Trends come and go, rules are made to be broken, and as we mature our tastes evolve. When you hire the interior design services of a professionally run interior design firm you get yourselves, interiors that you adore. You will end up loving them for many years to come, and every time you look at the results you will be reminded of how we helped make your dream a reality. At Ace Interiors we design your “dream homes”. |
