Fall in Love With Your Home Again
To achieve the best results, focus on the time honored principle "form follows function"
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Does your home still evoke feelings of joy and harmony or are you longing to breathe new life into your space? If so, it may be time to make a thoughtful investment in a home renovation. The definition of your renovation can be translated into many forms. But no matter what the scope, let’s face it, renovating your home can be a daunting endeavor. Fear not, as there are enduring principles that will guide you through the process. You may have heard the saying, “form follows function”, attributed to architect Louis Sullivan. But just what does that mean and why is it a consideration when looking to reinvigorate the passion you have for your haven?
Does your home still evoke feelings of joy and harmony or are you longing to breathe new life into your space? If so, it may be time to make a thoughtful investment in a home renovation. The definition of your renovation can be translated into many forms. But no matter what the scope, let’s face it, renovating your home can be a daunting endeavor. Fear not, as there are enduring principles that will guide you through the process. You may have heard the saying, “form follows function”, attributed to architect Louis Sullivan. But just what does that mean and why is it a consideration when looking to reinvigorate the passion you have for your haven?
The Plan
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You want your design plan to fit your needs, but you don’t know where to start. As with any project, planning is key. Envisioning the end result will help you map out the steps you need to take to achieve your goals. Start with your experience in your home. Too often, we make do or work around a troublesome item or function in a space. Make a list and examine what you love, what you would like to have, and what needs to change. Setting your focus on improved functionality of your space will guide the process.
Creating Solutions
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Next, define the scope of your project. Creating solutions may require a large effort that entails removing walls in order to redefine spaces or a less complex project such as rearranging furniture to create safe pathways through the home, transforming an unused nook to facilitate entertaining or simply adding organization systems to improve your workflow and reduce clutter. Solutions sometimes take ingenuity but a focus on how you want to ultimately use the space will inspire unique and beautiful design results. Consider enlisting the help of a designer or other renovation professional to assist you.
A Beautiful Result
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Your home should reflect who you are and how you live. It should inspire you and enrich your daily life. So whether you want to start from the ground up or work with an existing footprint or feature, let function guide the way. Incorporate cues from the surrounding environment and be inclusive of family needs (yes, even furry family members!). After all, good design is achieved when the end result enhances your everyday experience.
Tina Caster is Owner and Principal Designer at Tina Caster Design, a full service interior design firm in Fort Collins, Colorado dedicated to making meaningful connections with clients in order to create distinctive, functional designs. Visit her website, Tina Caster Design, or contact her at 970-232-6469.
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