Creating Your Dream Home with Kaiko Design's Furniture Selection Advice
Finding the right furniture to suit your space can become a very trying task for some. Considering space, colours, textures, prints, materials, cost, variance, style… it can all become too much for somebody who is inexperienced in furnishings and is not quite sure where to start and a lot of the time we are simply spoilt for choice.
The starting point for us at Kaiko Design is to get a brief from you, our client; what do you like and what do you want to achieve in the space? We ask our clients to provide us with images, so we can get an idea of their style and taste.
There are many elements to consider when choosing furniture.
Firstly, considering the architectural elements of the home, the space that you are sourcing furniture for. The position of the windows and doors in the room, the height of the ceiling, the position of the lighting.
We then consider the position of furniture in relation to the shape of space and outlook. Depending on the views of the room, whether that be of beautiful greenery, perhaps onto your backyard or pool or if you are lucky enough - ocean or harbour views. This can guide your choice of colours and style, the look and feel you are trying to achieve.
Do not think small space, small furniture.
This is a common mistake, as that can make your space appear even smaller than it is. Mixing different proportions of furniture always makes for an interesting space, for example a large sofa with a small side table can be a very appealing combination.
Mixing does not have to be exclusively for sizes either. Combining different eras and ages of furniture can have an equally pleasing impact. Eclectic pieces, for example an antique chest of drawers, combined with a contemporary sofa, can be brought together with layering of textures, rugs, fabrics, scatter cushions, curtains, blinds, artwork. They all work to bring a space together.
When exploring furniture options, at Kaiko Design we always consider and respect the architecture and style of the property. We like to mix old with new, often experimenting with different styles, eras and ages. A curated and eclectic mix of styles will make your house feel like a home.
A splash of colour.
At Kaiko Design we love colour! We love to use furniture to introduce colour to the room; colour can be used in the fabric choices, the artwork, the rug, it can be used wherever you feel comfortable depending on the outcome you want to achieve.
Toy with the idea of using the colours already present in the architectural elements, such as stone or timber. Keeping the colours tonal will be very soft on the eye. This goes for texture too.
Quality VS Quantity
Buy once and buy right. This statement sums up our philosophy when it comes to furniture. We emphasise to our clients the importance of buying quality pieces, that will last. As an interior designer, we design beautiful spaces for our clients, spaces that are timeless or bold and will stand the test, so it is important that the pieces selected for the space can do the same.
If you are interested in working with an interior designer in Sydney, then please feel free to contact us on (+61) 431 290 666 or send us an online enquiry, we would love to hear from you.
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Kaiko Design offers expert tips on choosing furniture that fits your space and style, emphasizing quality over quantity. Mix old and new, add color, and create a timeless and stylish home.
Kaiko Design - Port Stephens House I - eclectic loungeroom