It's nice to surprise a person with a good giftimagination — a task impossible for a person who is in the very center of the pre-holiday madness. We are here to help you! This material was prepared by a professional designer, driven by a good goal — to make it easier for us to choose and create a truly festive atmosphere for colleagues who will soon begin to receive truly necessary and pleasant gifts. This time, having started to make a list of desired gifts for designers and architects, we thought — why not turn to a professional? Interior designer Valeria Belousova answered the call. This material was completely prepared by her. Valeria Belousova, interior designer Has been engaged in interior design since 2009, in 2013 she started her own business. Graduate of the architecture faculty of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Valeria received her second education — interior designer — at the best design schools in Moscow.
— Every year my loved ones ask me: What should I give you for the New Year?
And every time, I answer - nothing, and I say to my husband - surprise me! And that's how juicers, soft toys, mugs with the inscription: "Happy Drunk New Year" and other things that are not quite appropriate appear...
This time I decided to approach it thoroughly andmake a shortlist of gifts (which my husband is very happy about) that I will be happy to find under the tree. And since I am an interior designer by profession, the gifts will be appropriate. I. Professional gifts
These things are always used by any interior designer, they make the work easier and allow you to do it well.
The paint needs to be “tried on” in the room where it isis used, and a fan is a great help in this. There is a huge selection of paints, and in order not to make a mistake about which specific company to give, buy basic fans: Pantone, Ral, Beckers. If you know exactly what the designer uses, give him a “palette” with this paint. For example, I dream of an album with Little Green colorings.
Little Green coloring book: manders.ru — 8,400 rubles. Laser tape measure
A tool that no one can do withoutprofessional designer. There is a wide choice on the market now, for every taste and budget. But the best are considered to be from Bosch and Leica. When buying, pay attention to the size, measurement range, accuracy, dust protection and weight. There are now electronic tape measures that automatically enter measurements into the computer, but this function is not supported by all programs.
I use Leica and would gladly upgrade my model to a Leica Disto D2, disto-leica.ru — 14,443 rubles. Meter tape measure
I always have a tape measure like this in my purse,because you never know where it might come in handy. It doesn't take up much space and is very light, but mine doesn't have a flashlight, which might also come in handy on a construction site.
Tape measure keychain (1 m) with a flashlight in a fashionable color: breloki.admos-gifts.ru — 95 rubles. II. Designer ammunition
It is a big misconception to think that a designer isa girl in high heels, with long nails and a silk dress, who arranges vases. We only look like this at social events, but in addition to vases, we arrange three-meter sofas, lay tiles, look into plumbing boxes and often move knee-deep in construction mud.
Therefore, it is great to have construction gloves, a respirator, a hard hat, and a garment bag in your trunk. And it would also be nice to buy the following: A step stool
You have no idea what it's likewrite and sit when you arrive for author's supervision! Everything is used: cans, cement bags, buckets, scaffolding, toilets and the like. It would be much more pleasant to get a designer stepladder, climb where you need to, check what needs to be checked, sit down and write.
Usit step stool by Maarten Olden, my choice is eco-theme: krutayatema.ru — $310. Stylish rubber boots
Firstly, it's safe, secondly, it's convenient, and thirdly, it's stylish! Today, slowly check the size of your wife's shoes and run to the store, only the leftovers are available...
The short model will be more convenient: theoutnet.com - $58. Mini video camera
The gift is expensive and not everyone needs it, butonly for those who want to capture and shoot a video about their project. And in general, this is more for an active life, but such mini-cameras are very convenient to mount anywhere, and the protective case will not let dust through.
The model was chosen based on the price-quality principle — GoPro Hero Session (CHDHS-102): gopro.ru — 17,990 rubles. III. Health care
These gifts will be preferred by parents, grandmothers andcaring children. The second myth about an interior designer I would call a bohemian lifestyle. We spend a lot of time at the computer or in a chair, selecting materials. A trip to a cool restaurant with a client is a rarity, most often we forget to eat at all. Massage mat
A very convenient and useful thing, tested! You can place it on your office chair, put it on the floor, take it with you...
Gray-lavender color for those who value beauty and their body: pranamateco.ru — 8,500 rubles. Hammock for feet
Not everyone can afford daytime walks, massages or gym after work. So if you want to keep your body healthy, a foot hammock will help you!
You can choose bright or gray, unnoticeable: flyfoots.ru — 950 rubles. Lunch box
It really became a big problem for meeat on time! If at home or in the office you can somehow solve this problem, then at construction sites it is already more difficult. I found a solution in smoothies and frustiks from "Marc & Fisa", which you can always throw in your bag. But if you are going out for the whole day, it is better to take a full lunch with you.
A convenient lunch box with a suitable name — Enjoyme: enjoyme.ru — 2,990 rubles. IV. A book is the best gift
There are many of them now, choose any or just give a gift certificate to a bookstore. I will tell you about my favorites.
"Recipes for a Happy Interior" by Anna MuravinaI got this for my birthday this year. It's a book that will become a desktop reference for decorating. It's very easy to read and has a lot of interesting details.
By the way, this book was published in a single edition andis ending soon. So hurry up and buy it, because I couldn't find the other books I wanted to recommend in Moscow online stores - maybe you'll be able to find them on the bookshelves.
annamuravina.com — 5,500 rubles.
The Bible for a designer, which I advise you to learn by heart! moscowbooks.ru
Hue by expressive design guru Kelly Wearstler - amazon.com.
Jean-Louis Deniot: Interiors is, in my opinion, the book of 2016 in the design world! amazon.com
The book "Golden Rules of Design: Kelly Hoppen Style" will help you create a stylish and modern interior - moscowbooks.ru.
V. Gift certificates
The gift certificate already mentioned above— a lifesaver for everyone! If you are not sure what to give or do not know the person's preferences well, this plastic card will come in handy. But for designers, you need to buy certificates in special places.
Here we find all the necessary accessories and details zarahome.com/ru. Zara has big New Year discounts, so you can buy yourself a bunch of gifts with one certificate.
You can get lost in this American store, you always want to buy everything! Сrateandbarrel.com.ru
If you are ready for more expensive gifts, you canmake your own “certificate” for studying at the “Details” school or the British Higher School of Art and Design, or simply for a master class, for example, with Daria Geiler (dariageiler.com), and for the really rich, an envelope with air tickets to the design exhibitions I Saloni (Italy), Maison & Objet (France), High Point (USA), Decorex (England) will do.
Whether you like to cook or not, you probablyenjoy spending a few hours in the company of strangers in aprons and a chef with a well-choreographed speech who presides over everyone. Together you will cook dinner and eat it. Great!
The cost of a certificate for one master class for one participant is 4,400 rubles (culinarystudio.ru).
VI. Various little things
Here I have collected gifts that we have all given at some point. But look at how tastefully they are made. Business card holder by Kate Spade - $68.
ru.shopbop.com Kate Spade Post-It Notes Set - $16.
ru.shopbop.com Stationery box by Kate Spade - $36.
ru.shopbop.com I still couldn't choose between these two diaries, I want both! 2,650 and 1,990 rubles.
ru.shopbop.com VII. Girls are such girls
Well, I left the cutest ones for lastgifts that are so hard to resist! A fashionable fringed keychain for keys or a flash drive. Yellow — to brighten up the gray winter days: ru.shein.com — 254 rubles.
For designer moms and their future architects: amazon.com - $22.
And for those who haven't played enough themselves! And it's also a super-cool way to spend time together and get inspired: le-go.ru — 19,990 rubles.
Here is an incomplete list of things that will please anyoneinterior designer. And most importantly, remember that, of course, “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” but it’s so nice to please your loved ones with good gifts that they will use!
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas, yours, Valeria Belousova!
