Is it worth shopping online?Where to go on a design trip for interior finds? What to pay attention to when choosing textiles or furniture? Famous designers shared with us advice on interior shopping When making interior purchases, you need to pay attention to many important points, so as not to regret your choice later. What details should you never overlook? Where to buy cool products at “delicious” prices while traveling? There are a lot of questions about interior shopping, but we asked three famous designers, who are also the heads of their own studios, who shared valuable advice with us: Olga Valle, Elena Krylova and Irina Fefelova.
What is important to remember before making a purchase. Advice from Olga Valle
Olga Valle Graduated from Parson’s School of Design (New York, USA) with a degree in interior design, founded the City Design studio and has been creating interiors for over 10 years. citidesign.pro
Try not to buy furniture items throughThe Internet, because in this case the size is unclear, the color is distorted, as well as the material from which the product is made. My client had a case: she wanted to buy a chest of drawers in the Chinese style with metal overlay carved details. Judging by the picture, it was very beautiful. In the end, a mini-cabinet arrived (they mixed up the size), and the beautiful metal details turned out to be painted!
Don't buy anything without checking its dimensions at home.If in the store it seems that the table is small (on an area of 1,000 square meters next to other furniture), then it is not a fact that it will be the same at home, on 25 square meters of the living room.
Curtains in the store may have a different shade andlook completely different than at home, as there is a difference in the light temperature of the lighting and the surrounding colors, which transmit the color to neighboring objects. This is especially true for bright colors. Either sew to order, or buy with a fitting or the possibility of exchange/return.
When buying sofas, it is advisable to sit on them,because there are different levels of pillow hardness, and you need to understand how much they will sink in when you sit down. Some people like it soft, and some don't like it at all.
Sometimes it is necessary to buy something to add to your favoritethe porcelain set is missing items, but there is no one exactly like it. Then we buy something similar (for example, the sugar bowl is broken or sockets for jam are needed, but the set does not provide them). It is important to match the color of the porcelain. It comes in different shades: from milky white to white with a slightly gray tint. Moreover, the inscription bone china does not guarantee a match in color. Different manufacturers have their own characteristics, and the color can vary greatly. Advice: take your plate to the store and compare the color. If you choose the color accurately, it will not be noticeable that the item is from a different set, and if next to milky white plates there is a sugar bowl of a different shade, it will be immediately obvious that the item is foreign.
Interior Shopping While Traveling. Tips from Elena Krylova
Elena Krylova Designer and Directorinterior design studio vip Elena Krylova. For more than 10 years, her professional team has been working in the field of design and bringing to life projects for the most demanding customers, including celebrities. helendesign.ru Interior shopping is a sore point for every person. Getting into the atmosphere of discounts and designer finds, we all practically lose our heads, being ready to spend all the available funds. Elena Krylova's advice will be very useful for lovers of traveling and interior shopping in other countries:
Don't limit yourself to just big shows,like ISaloni or Maison&Objet and furniture centers. It is worth looking for real designer artifacts in art districts. And if you still decide to buy a few things from the exhibition exposition, wait until the last day. That is when the most interesting pieces of furniture and accessories are sold from the stands at ridiculous prices.
Many people prefer flea markets, but you need to be careful here - it is very easy to fall for the bait of dishonest traders.
In Italy, it's best not to go to the center for shoppingcities, but take a car and travel along the Milan-Venice highway, along which there are many interior outlets and malls. In France, the legendary Marais quarter will be a great place for interior shopping.
It is worth mentioning design travel separately.Asia. Low prices can make your head spin, but it is worth carefully examining everything you plan to buy, checking for quality. And also do not be afraid to bargain well.
Important little things in interior shopping. Advice from Irina Fefelova
Irina Fefelova Designer with 12 years of experience, forDuring this time, she managed to build over 100 objects, complete over 500 design projects, and also attend an incredible number of trainings and courses. Irina Fefelova's studio knows how to adapt to the customer and never imposes its opinion on them. irinafefelova.ru It is necessary to start studying the interior design market long before it is time to decorate the house. It can take more than one day to choose and buy one interior detail.
When choosing a kitchen, pay attention to the materialthe back wall of the set, and also that the cornices are removable (this will allow you to correct them on the spot in case of defects). All mechanisms must be checked before acceptance. If patina is supposed on the facades, it is necessary to look at and sign the paint sample. The height of household appliances should be located for the convenience of the hostess, and not the manufacturer.
It is not always important to buy the original, sometimes it isthe motive, idea, style are more important, and it is quite possible to choose a similar model, but from another manufacturer (more economical or more suitable in terms of delivery times).
When choosing equipment, not only the appearance is important, but also the functionality. It is impossible to assemble a home theater without the advice and help of an audio technology specialist.
When purchasing textiles, pay attention to the fact thatthat the bedspread and curtains should be "friends" with each other, as well as the upholstery of the headboard with the upholstery of the chairs. Velvet can always be replaced with more environmentally friendly materials: satin or natural silk.
Remember that depending on the thickness of the materialthe price will be different. For example, the cost of leather of different thickness and dressing will differ greatly. The salon manager may know about this, but the designer and the buyer may not notice the difference when ordering and in the product delivered to the site.
Bronze comes in many shades.Accessories must be placed next to each other if they are from different collections or not from the same manufacturer. This applies not only to bronze, consider the possibility of differences in shades in one material (rolls of wallpaper or textiles may differ even in the same collection).
We thank Svetlana Kotlukova and her communications agency ArchDialog for their help in preparing the material. pinterest.com, foto-ruta.com, Brandon Barre, Andrea Rugg, archdialog.ru
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