Working with an interior designer can be an extremely rewarding experience. Interior designers are quite literally experts in interior design. This can mean a few things to different people, but overall, designers help bring your vision to life by providing expertise and guidance. Utilizing best practices in working with a designer means maximizing that designer’s intellectual property.In this month’s blog, we will discuss the importance of working with an Interior Designer: how to navigate and understand the process, value the relationship, enjoy the experience, and love the result – a functional and beautiful home.Let’s start by defining an interior designer and outlining their responsibilities and deliverables. What is an Interior Designer? An interior designer is a professional who uses technical solutions – through functionality, materiality, safety, and building codes to create beautiful spaces that enhance the quality of life. (1) Understanding how a space impacts its inhabitants is the heart of an interior designer’s work. How a space makes us think, feel, and act are all important aspects of our lives—and whether you realize it or not, the interior design profession has a profound impact on well-being. That’s especially true of the areas where we spend the majority of our […]
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Not sure whether your style is Mountain Modern, Rustic, Contemporary or Modern Farmhouse? Maybe it’s somewhere in between or a combination of a few different styles. Talie Jane Interiors takes a look at nine prominent design styles. Which one speaks to you? Take the quiz at the end to see which is your best match. Mountain Modern What is Mountain Modern Design? Mountain modern Interior design style is the newest trend in interior design. This distinctive style is characterized by clean lines, natural materials, neutral colors, and lots of light. It was inspired by rural living in the Rocky Mountains and prairie-style homes. Clean lines and an uncluttered interior are the hallmarks of contemporary mountain design. The design is focused about panoramic view and a fully relaxed feeling, with open layouts and lofty ceilings. (1) History The origins of mountain architecture in America came from the earliest non-native peoples who chose to venture into the untamed mountainous areas of the country. The structures they built were a direct response to the environment they were in. They had to be made from native materials because transportation means were primitive and they had to be robust to withstand harsh weather and deep […]
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