Designing your home, whether through remodeling and personalizing your existing space or building from the ground up, is a thrilling process! But it is also a process filled with countless decisions (probably more than you realized at the beginning) and these decisions all add up to create your finished product. Along the way you will find yourself weighing the pros and cons of spending more money on “luxury” items or saving a little cash and choosing a more affordable option. When is it worth it to spend a little extra, and how do you decide when to cut back? I want to suggest that more money does not always equal a more impressive or exceptional result – you just have to know how to spend wisely and invest where it matters! Here are a few key areas that I found are good areas to pay attention to:
Quality craftmanship. When it comes to furniture and home design, quality craftmanship is truly worth investing in. Choosing home features and pieces of furniture that are made with durable materials and are crafted with care is something that you will not regret. Quality craftmanship produces pieces that are durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. It implements the use of materials that are carefully sourced and treats them with precision that truly makes it stand out. This doesn’t always mean you have to break the bank though! Buying second hand pieces that exhibit those qualities of a well-crafted piece can be a great way to furnish your home exceptionally, without spending in excess. Let me know if you need some recommendations of local businesses that can ensure quality craftmanship.
Attention to detail. This is one area where exceptional design really shines. Attention to detail especially matters in regards to spatial flow, lighting integration, and material choices. Being thoughtful in these areas create a space that is exceptional and inviting, and it doesn’t inherently cost anything! Making sure the flow of your floorplan is conducive to your day-to-day life, aiming for plentiful natural lighting that incorporates the out of doors, and choosing materials that age well and complement each other are all details that you will want to hone in on when designing your home. These are all great selling points as well if you ever choose to “unlock new doors” again in the future.
Thoughtful design. A thoughtfully designed home takes time to curate. Not only is it functional and beautiful, but it is also personal and meaningful to the inhabitants. With the foundations of quality craftmanship and attention to detail mentioned already, truly thoughtful home design incorporates sentimentality and personal experience in a way that money alone cannot create. This is the difference between merely expensive design and truly exceptional design. Things like collected objects that evoke a sweet memory, family heirlooms that grant a sense of belonging, personal artwork that tells its own story are irreplaceable elements in a thoughtfully designed space. They are what make it truly feel like home. We have some amazing local businesses like Jute & Jade, Louisa Jane, and more that can help you with thoughtful design!
Exceptional design requires intentionality. It requires using the filter of your own lifestyle instead of chasing trends. It requires a return to the basics of quality design and an emphasis on longevity instead of appearance alone. And it is the key to creating spaces that are lifegiving for you and your family for the long haul! There’s nothing more rewarding for me as a realtor than seeing my clients turning their houses ino homes. t
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