Don’t Drink and Decorate

I don’t mean this literally... of course if you do this, next time invite me for the festivities! What I am talking about is that decorating, like design, is a process that should be thought out, not approached willy-nilly like a drunken sailor.

Let’s talk about what drunk people do:
•    They love you like crazy when they’re drunk
•    They hate you like crazy when they’re drunk
•    They feel passionate about something and won’t let go of it when they’re drunk
•    They do irrational things when they’re drunk
•    They think they can solve the world’s problems with the thought that only comes to mind when they’re drunk.

Now, ask yourself- do I decorate like a drunk person? Do you go into a furniture and tell the rep that you love them, they’ll be your best friend if they give you a deal? Then you feel obligated to buy a lot of junk because you set that expectation before you saw what they had?

Do you find some trendy piece of furniture that you think you have to have right now and if you do not get it you will die. Then you ask everyone around you if you’re right and they must agree with you or they will be subject to the stink eye?

Do you go out and buy something because it’s on sale? But, maybe you forgot that it’s on sale for a reason...

Do you find something in the store that you absolutely love and want everyone of your friends to get it too because you think you’ve found the best kept mass produced secret that will make even their ugly house look good?

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions”

Instead of decorating like a drunk, do this:
•    Take a deep breath
•    Refer back to a plan that you’re going to stick to.
•    Ask a friend (who you know will be honest) and listen.
•    Do not buy because of a perceived relationship with a furniture salesperson.
•    Do not buy due to a time constraint or because it is a perceived rarity.
•    Do not buy something just because it is on sale.
•    Do not buy trendy items unless you are a trendy decorator.

Be intentional and spend your money when you’re fully present. It’s rare you’ll find something you just have to have that minute. Breathe, think and reflect first. Pull out your wallet only when you can feel the inner peace of making the purchase-- not the high.

Did you know that Waldron Designs can work with you to develop a plan for your space? We will work with you to develop an idea to follow. Conceptual designs start at $460 giving you imagery and spatial configurations to take shopping and use as a guide.

If you need a little more help, add the next phase- design development. We will give you suggested selections. You are free to choose the exact pieces or similar items. Whether you’re purchasing actual suggested pieces or something that has that same look and fits the size requirements, you’ll be taking home something with thought and consideration to your home and your style. It hurts me to so often see sofas purchased that are much too large for the space, or little doll chairs sitting unnoticed in the corner because a more dramatic piece was needed.

Still not feeling confident? Share your furniture budget and develop a concept with Waldron Designs, and we will design your complete space- a package deal. Don’t worry about shopping, selecting, ordering, or delivery. We will provide the full-service, on your budget and your time line.

To learn about Rachel Waldron’s interior design services, contact her at 206.249.9860 or rachel@waldrondesigns.com