2020-05-01_Australian_Home_Beautiful

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THE INTERIOR DESIGNER


Trained to redesign interior layouts, draft plans and


source finishes, fixtures and fittings, these design


gurus commit to far more than styling, which is why
they should be on board from the get-go. “Engage


an interior designer at the concept stage, so they


can work alongside your architect with the space
planning,” advises interior designer Kate Walker,


director of Kate Walker Design. “They ensure the


sight lines are right, make sure the furniture will
fit, and that the intended joinery design will work


in the space.” Art selection, furniture sourcing and


room layouts can all be taken care of by an interior
designer – as it was within this space, designed by


Studio Ezra. These experts can also ensure you stay


on top of your budget, and even manage relationships
between your other professionals. Choosing your


interior designer will depend on your personal style,


whether it be coastal, Hamptons or modern, as they


direct the home’s visual theme. “Often, people will
engage a designer based on their particular design


aesthetic,” says Kate. Check out a designer’s online


portfolio, as well as their social media accounts, to
see if their work aligns with your vision and, before


your first meeting, gather inspiration and visual


references to show them what you have in mind. >


“IT’S IMPORTANT TO LOOK FOR AN INTERIOR


DESIGNER WHO YOU FEEL IS genuine AND authentic


AND, MOST OF ALL, WHO LISTENS TO YOU – Kate Walker

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