There may be several things you simply can’t wait to ask and share with your interior designer, but for today we’ve narrowed it down to a list of four must-discuss topics. Going over these specific things will help your interior decorator get a better grasp on who you are and what your dream space looks like. Here at John Elliot Interiors, our knowledge and expertise in our craft can’t be beaten. Our team of interior design specialists at the Lake of the Ozarks can help transform your house into a home.

LIKES
This first topic of discussion is a no-brainer. You want to make sure that you and your interior designer are on the same page when it comes to things you like. This can be colors, pieces of furniture, or a general look and feel. It’s always a good idea to give some type of direction of what your style may be so they can work from there. And remember, despite what your interior designer’s personal style is, designing for you is our job. Our interior design team will do our best to match what you are looking for while including our professional opinion.


DISLIKES
Your dislikes can often be even more helpful to a designer than your likes. It is incredibly useful to know what types of elements to avoid. If you only tell your designer that you adore the color red, but leave out the fact that you dislike the color purple, there may end up being hints of your least favorite color in your final layout. If there is a particular look and feel that you are not drawn to, make that known as well. It’s important for your interior designer to know what to stay away from.


LIFESTYLE
It’s important for your interior designer to get to know you as a person! The better they understand your lifestyle and what your spaces are used for, the better they will be able to design to accommodate that. If you have young children, your designer will make different adjustments might not be made when designing for a retired couple. If your family tends to reside in the living room rather than the basement, your designer will accommodate less foot traffic downstairs. It’s important that you and your designer keep things realistic. Though you have your dream house in mind, remember to keep your area true to your real life and your location. Though your finished room will be beautiful, you will still be living in it.


DEADLINES
Though you may be decorating for a specific event or time of year, keep in mind that interior design is an ongoing process. Discuss deadlines and flexibility with your interior designer. There is no perfect recipe for a perfect interior. Interior design is a process, and it's one that may take a few adjustments to achieve the look you desire. Discussing a timeline with your interior designer will help with misplaced expectations.

Now that you have a starting point, go ahead and give John Elliot Interiors a call at 573-365-7057 so that we can get started. If you’re looking to add that “WOW” factor to your home, our team of trained designers can provide top interior decorating at the Lake of the Ozarks. Not sure what you’re going for yet? No problem. Stop by our beautiful store and get inspired!