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n the past five
years — yes,
Interior Appeal
is celebrating
an anniversary with
this issue — we have
featured dozens of
Central Florida resi-
dences. They have
ranged in style from
European traditional
to sophisticated con-
temporary and every-
thing in between. There have been smaller gems that made use
of every inch of space to generously apportioned mansions that
boasted over-the-top amenities. Homes have been older, newer
and every kind of remodel.
The design community here continues to evolve, surprise and
delight us. But some of the most interesting projects we have
seen are those with a healthy dose of personality, from quirky
collections to daring colors, all of which represent the owners
well. Yet many owners are afraid of showing too much of them-
selves — either through Pinterest paralysis or stay-neutral-
because-we-might-move thoughts.
That’s where design-
ers can be the most
effective and useful.
Their job is to create
a home just for you.
Spaces that make
you sing. Rooms that
invite you in. And
those that are just
restful retreats. Often
designers will ask
questions and probe
their clients for clues
into what they would like even if they don’t yet know it them-
selves.
But perhaps the most telling cue is behind closet doors where
wardrobes have been selected, collected and curated by the owners.
If you think about it, what you wear says a lot — it can reveal
your favorite hues, perhaps a penchant for patterns or bohemian
bent. Or maybe clean and classic are more suited to your lifestyle.
Whatever your inner personality, feel free to show it in your
home. Utilizing a designer can streamline the process and give
you confidence in your decisions. At the end of the day, you are
what makes a house a home.what makes a
house a home?
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