Among all the international influences on building and decorating, Scandinavian design leads the way. Taking cues in fashion and interior design from around the world is nothing new in Madison WI. Like most Americans, Madison area residents embrace a relaxed, simplified, sustainable lifestyle. One of the hottest “buzz words” amongst interior designers from coast-to-coast is the Danish Hygge style (pronounced hoo-gah). It’s the latest in decades-old “Danish modern” concepts. How hot is it? There are nearly 900 different books on the subject available on Amazon!

Design styles from Scandinavia emphasize natural, simplistic, uncluttered space. They are anchored by one theme – marrying form with function. The uncluttered approach is an ideal match to the ever-popular open floorplan designs. Hygge, according to Danish designers, combines emotional and physical comfort and appreciation for natural elements. A New York City designer calls it: “A balance between too much stuff and an absence of life in your space.” Hygge-inspired designs go anywhere in the house from bathrooms to kitchen.

Scandinavian Design Isn’t New

The minimalist combination of form and function is not a new concept. It originally found its way to Wisconsin in the early 1950s – highlighted by pale colors, natural materials and lean, leggy furniture. All these elements make up the interior design style of the 21st century.

Designers suggest an assortment of ways to bring this unique blend of form and function to your Madison lifestyle. There are many elements to consider but the most important is the idea of form matching function – no wasted spaces.

Form plus function – every space highlights clean lines, smooth rounded edges, natural colors and unobstructed sightlines. Rooms are visually appealing. Furnishings reflect the same features – smooth surfaces, rounded corners and lots of natural wood and fabric. The space is easy to navigate and easy to clean. There is no clutter. However, getting rid of clutter (too many pieces of furniture for example) doesn’t me emptying the space of style. An open room provides an exceptional place for bold design statements.

Bringing nature inside is a basic principle. Accomplish it with window and door styles plus basic building materials. Inviting light into the room is important. Keeping with the plan, there are few, minimal window treatments – making the most of natural light.

The warmth and natural appeal of wood everywhere from floor to exposed beamed ceilings is another key element. An element carried through furniture, too. Because native woods in that part of the world are mostly light-colored, Scandinavian-style furniture uses mostly light-colored wood.

For dramatic contrast, metal lighting and accents are equally popular. Copper, brass and other warm tones are ideal ways to add a shine to any room.

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With its emphasis on natural materials it is no surprise that hardwood floors replace carpeting. Among the basic elements of a Scandinavian-style open floorplan are:

• Never too much lighting – because daylight hours in Scandinavia are limited much of the year, lighting is a critical element. Light fixtures are prefect examples of how style blends with a vital function. Any light source fits – from pendants to wall-mounted sconces. Large uncovered windows bring in natural light.
• Natural wood floors – light-colored wood flooring is a top choice and in many designs the floors are painted white or gray. Lighter floors make the most of light. Making use of wood-look tiles, underfloor heating is popular in bathrooms.
• Nature’s color palette – natural colors are the choice. Scandinavian decorating leans toward neutral hues – various forms of white and gray highlighted with black and shades of brown. Other natural colors like sea green add accents. In most designs walls remain light, allowing furniture and art to define the space.

Seek A Guide To Find Your Style

There is no one right design style for your home. The rebirth of trends from Europe and Scandinavia reemphasize comfort, simplicity and performance. Your lifestyle dictates what fits your family. Simplicity often means moving toward a more natural, less cluttered environment. In a hectic world, people are looking for a comfortable safe haven.

However you see your home evolving, bringing dreams to life is a challenge. Our interior designers keep tabs on the latest trends and resources. And, our experienced Design/Build team works hand-in-hand with skilled craftsmen iso your ideas translate to a perfect result.

Elegant, functional spaces are the result of teamwork. DC Interiors & Renovation brings its award-winning dedication and skill to every project. Call, email or visit our Madison showroom and see for yourself what we have to offer. Join our design professionals to incorporate an exceptional Scandinavian design into your Madison WI home.

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Farmhouse design has swept the nation from coast to coast. You can find people in high-rise apartments and the outskirts of suburbs near Madison WI surrounded by “country living” décor. When it comes to the farmhouse decorating trend there is more than one definition. And, it doesn’t work with every lifestyle.

Begin with an accepted definition: Farmhouse decorating is warm, cozy, relaxing and full of charm and character. It shifts the home back to a simpler time. Unpretentious is another word often associated with it. As is “all-American.”

The basic elements of the farmhouse theme trend include:

• Sturdy furnishings – often hand-crafted (or created to look that way). Heavy emphasis on rich wood and metal.
• Family-style – large, inviting family-friendly furniture and accessories.
• Openness – from the open concept blending spaces to open shelves in the kitchen.
• Classic color palette – bold colors give way to white, gray, sage and cream. Often accented with dark green, blue or black.
• Features wood – from unfinished woods like birch, oak and pine to distressed, reclaimed wooden features.
• Welcomes nature – displays of cut flower and houseplants link the home to the outdoor world.

While style and appearances count, the farmhouse style puts function ahead of everything else. Small touches lie deep apron sinks and overhead task lighting with large kitchen island work spaces set the stage. Convenient seating and open space in the kitchen create a functioning gathering space. A no-nonsense country kitchen lends itself to modern hectic lifestyles.

Selecting A Farmhouse Design Approach

In Madison the range of home styles spans ultra-modern reflections of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairies style, Tudor period architecture, 1960s ranch homes and everything in between. Only your personal taste dictates whether or not your home is ready for a country-look renovation.

When you decide a farmhouse look is what you want, there are at least 5 different styles considered to be “farmhouse.” They include:

• Traditional Farmhouse
• Modern Farmhouse
• Rustic, Western Farmhouse
• Vintage, Cottage Farmhouse
• European Farmhouse

These different variations on the same theme reflect designer’s desire to create a farmhouse theme for almost any architectural concept.

The Traditional Farmhouse

The design and décor of what has come to be called the “traditional farmhouse” is the most sought after concept for kitchen and whole home remodels. For many, this is THE farmhouse. It is popularized in agazines, videos and TV programming. This version of the farmhouse includes design features like:

• Comfortable furniture with plenty of cushions and accent pillows.
• Heavy emphasis on natural materials
• Heavy, functional furnishings
• Using unusual accent elements like tools, Mason jars and baskets
• Weathered wood and wood-look flooring
• Aprons sinks
• “Shiplap” walls – note, shiplap has become a misused generic term for any time narrow boards are fastened to the wall and it is going out of fashion.

A More Modern Approach

One New York interior designer says the modern farmhouse style takes the traditional version and “shines it up.” It’s refined. The hallmark of a more modern farmhouse is using fewer furnishings and less all-white décor. In the modern approach you’ll see more dark blue, dark green and even black. The modern look includes:

• Using more metal – lighting fixtures, larger faucets, range hoods.
• An industrial vibe – using more metal for shelving, heavy-duty pendant lights, etc.
• Subway tile – more common in a modern approach, especially when accented with dark colors.
• Refined finishes – more polished wood and stone.
• Hammered metal sinks

Out To The Ranch

There’s a rustic, western farmhouse theme, too. It allows you to bring in a western flare – including more southwestern colors and designs. The western farmhouse or ranch style includes:

• Heavy beamed ceilings and reclaimed barn wood.
• Open, slab-sided wooden shelves
• Differs from traditional farmhouse by using more weathered, raw natural elements
• Colors are usually darker

Because its definition easily blurs between traditional and modern this is the “anything goes” form.

Country Cottage Meets Farmhouse

A rustic, cottage style is another variation on the farmhouse theme. While it leans toward traditional there is more room for frills and personal touches. Ruffled curtains, tea towel accents and decorative dishware are common. Feature setting the cottage style apart include:

• Fabric skirts beneath white cast-iron sinks.
• Architectural trim like chair rails and dish rails to spotlight collectables.
• Lighter colors but not all white.
• Open and glass-front cabinets.

There Are Farmhouses In Europe, Too

Popular design trends brought many European styles to the United States. The French country house is one of them. A French or European design might include:

• Cool colors – grays, pastels, whitewash.
• Warm woods – scrolled edges, lightly painted.
• Verdigris metal and distressed gold fixtures.
• Casual, comfortable natural furnishings and finishes.

Let Your Imagination Guide You

There is no one absolute Farmhouse decorating or design style. The concept is many things to many people. That’s one reason it is so popular – your imagination and personal lifestyle dictates what it does and does not include. The farmhouse recreated in your home need not fit into any preconceived mold.

Whatever your personal preference may be, bringing your dreams to life is a challenge. Interior designers keep tabs on the latest style trends and resources. In addition, A professional Design-Build team working hand-in-hand with skilled craftsmen insures your ideas translate to a perfect result.

Elegant, functional spaces do not materialize without teamwork. DC Interiors & Renovation brings its award-winning dedication and skill to every project. Call, email or visit our Madison showroom and see for yourself what we have to offer. Team with our design professionals for a farmhouse design customized to fit your Madison WI home.

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Where do you get the interior design inspiration for your Madison WI home when it’s time for a change? Rooms, fixtures and entire floor plans eventually show their age. In addition your family lifestyle evolves as you age. So, when the time comes to remodel where do you start?

The first order of business is to define your priorities and piece together a vision for the finished project. A detailed plan is vital before additional steps come into play.

Nothing happens until you can clearly explain your goals and reasons for taking on a significant change. Most people want to change their space to:

• Improve its function – open concept kitchens, etc.
• Make the home more comfortable – new interior décor, open spaces, additional rooms.
• Accommodate lifestyle changes – growing family, “empty nest” or aging in place.
• Up-date old concepts to new technology – spa bathrooms, etc.
• Expand family living space – finish lower levels, etc.
• Convenience – more storage, better organization, a new laundry room, mud room, etc.
• Improve the resale value of the home – updating older homes is a solid investment.

In addition, your neighborhood plays a role. Many remodeling projects come from people’s desire to stay in an area they enjoy – good friends, good schools, etc. – while creating new, improved spaces.

Renovation Planning – The Big Picture

Once you have the top reasons for making a change firmly in mind, it’s time to identify project priorities. Why are you taking a renovation?

• “I hate my kitchen”
• Career change requires a home office
• Kids are growing and need more spaces of their own
• Create a “forever” home

As your thoughts come together it’s time to make a list – more likely, lists. At first there should be three lists:

1. Must Have – outline all the things that must change, be up-dated or removed.
2. Would Like To Have – these are the added attractions that would be nice to have but may not be doable.
3. If Only – these are the special, unique features on your wish list.

Research using the many publications, websites and TV productions you can access is a big help in getting additional details. These steps may seem trivial but each list is essential when it comes to setting your budget.

Seeking Design Inspiration

If these resources don’t inspire you moving forward, look to local professionals. When it’s inspiration you need to bring your renovation vision into focus there’s more to it than hiring a contractor. To insure smooth progress from your basic plan to final walk-through, it’s wise to have your interior design professional in constant contact with on-site contractors. There are a lot of ways key elements in a design plan can get lost in translation. When designers and craftsmen are closely linked you increase the odds of a successful, mistake-free project. DC Interiors & Renovations is deeply rooted in the construction process as well as high-tech creative design. You get the best return from your investment working with a “Design-Build” organization.

Get Off To A Great Start

When you’ve completed your lists and collected pictures and product literature to illustrate your ideas it’s time to get serious. A successful renovation project breaks down to 5 stages:

1. Consultation and fact-finding
2. Detailed interior design completion and material selection
3. Creating a workable budget and timeline
4. Going to work – construction begins
5. Final finishing touches – creating décor to match

Step-by-step To Completion

A phone call or email to DC Interiors opens the dialog and begins the first stage.

Stage 1: Consultation and fact-finding

• Getting to know you – you’ll have questions for designers and they’ll have plenty for you. Early on you build trust and understanding. Ask for references before making up your mind to proceed.
• Getting to know your home – moving the process forward designers from DC Interiors, at no charge, visit your home. They will visualize the building blocks they have to work with, bringing a site vision into perspective. Understanding the space, a reliable budget based on your lists takes shape.
• Details – after further discussion you receive a breakdown of the projects scope, a document to formalize your “wish list,” and a proposed contract.

Stage 2:  Expanding upon your plan

• Once you agree upon a contract details flow into the plan – additional site visits for specific measurements and photos of all the spaces impacted by the project.
• The design vision for the space becomes clear.
• DCI designers create and “as is” recreation of the space and then provide 2-3 options for its renovation.
• Once a floorplan is final a 3 dimensional graphic will help you visualize the finished space. Here’s where “I’ll know it when I see it,” homeowners appreciate the scope of each project.
• Product selection – unless a professional in the construction business, homeowners don’t appreciate the depth of products available to them. Choosing from amongst dozens, maybe hundreds of styles, colors and quality levels makes this a daunting task. Creative designers provide guidance through this maze – offering suggestions and options (many you don’t know exist).

Minimize Delays, No Surprises

Stage 3: The “nitty gritty” –

• With the final plan in hand and product options reviewed it is time to figure dollars and cents. Subcontractors and craftsmen walk through the space to determine what they will provide. Following through with accurate pricing. Bringing all the specialists in at an early stage helps to insure a smooth completion with few unforeseen developments.
• DC Interiors generates a firm, total-cost budget that includes all your choices.
• The final proposal includes the bottom-line price as well as a complete list of all the work to come.
• Before moving on you’ll receive a “what to expect” outline of how work proceeds.

Stage 4: Work Begins

The largest segment of the project comes under Stage 4. It’ when all the physical work gets done.

• A detailed timeline outlines what comes next – and times for weekly progress reports from project managers are established.
• As they say on TV, “it’s demo day.” Out with the old and in with the new – there will be a disruption to your household. Be prepared.
• Tradesmen and contractors will be in and out for weeks. Your DCI project manager will be onsite every day to answer questions the contractors or homeowner has. The founder of DC Interiors is a licensed contractor and understands what’s going on from both perspectives.

Stage 5:  Final Countdown

• As work nears completion homeowners and designers walk around the new space, considering every derails. Together creating a “punch list” of work yet to come.
• Here’s where a designer’s artistic flare shows – placing furnishings, adding accessories and providing all the finishing touches.

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Whatever your reasons are, a remodel benefits from the skills of a professional Design-Build team. Interior designers working hand-in-hand with contractors insures continuity as the plan comes together.

There are a lot of moving parts to any project. Elegant spaces do not materialize without teamwork. DC Interiors & Renovation brings its award-winning dedication and skill to every project. Call, email or visit our Madison showroom and see what we’re all about. Or experienced interior design professionals provide interior design inspiration for spaces throughout Madison WI.

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Bright colors, patterns and textures usually top the “must have” lists for top interior designers. However, bold design choices do not have to be “over the top.” Bold does not mean wild and crazy. You want friends and family visiting your Madison WI home to think: “Oh wow!” You don’t want them thinking: “Oh my!”

Every interior design should bring out your personality and make a statement about your lifestyle. Bold is about using colors wisely. Among the most popular home improvement trends are advances in textiles, wall coverings – paint and modern wallpapers – lighting and flooring.

As you dream, plan to make a statement. Your home is one place you determine what is right and wrong when it comes to layout and décor. What is right for others may not be right for you. But, it is your home! Tap onto the talents of skilled interior designers and make it special.

Bold Design Starts With A Plan

Proportion and scale are critical to designing any space. No more so than when bringing bold colors, textures and furnishing. Bright, bold colors are great, however there is a chance of creating a “too much of a good thing” situation. Too much of one color can be overwhelming. That is especially true of intense colors in small spaces.

Designers suggest:

• Small rooms – go for one accent wall instead of covering the whole room in one color. If you have ever been in a powder room painted all black, all Navy blue or a trendy red you know how imposing it can be.
• Medium-sized rooms – a medium-size room offers the best opportunity to make a truly bold statement. They can accommodate a large splash of color on all four walls.
• Very large rooms – where there is a large expanse of wall space to cover the impact of what might be a bold statement is easily lost.

Coordinate Your Design Options

How do you compensate for the size of the room? There are a number of ways designers coordinate style and fashion to make a bold statement no matter the space. Including:

• Bold accent colors – instead of covering large spaces with bold paint, bright and dynamic colors can be interwoven into the overall plan. For example, where natural light is plentiful darker and more dramatic colors amplify the space without overpowering it. If there isn’t a lot of natural light brighter tones will naturally reflect available light making the space feel inviting instead of shocking. Ask your interior designer about the 60/30/10 rule. It is a textbook formula where one color (usually the most neutral shade) is dominant and covers 60% of the space. A secondary color – slightly bolder – covers about 30% of the room. Finally the most dynamic accent color covers only about 20% of the room.
• Do not overlook neutrals – neutral colors are a designer’s secret weapon. They provide perfect backdrops for bold design choices. Neutral hues provide easy contrast and give bold choices more “pop.” Neutral shades are usually the secondary color choice.
• Balance bold with subdued – can you have both a bold statement and a subdued environment? You can and should work toward a balance to make the space comfortable for the whole family. A florescent green loveseat, for example, makes a statement on its own and can be blended into a room of more neutral hues. Combine classic lines with bright colors and trendy styles.

Small Elements Enhance A Bold Design

When it comes to making a bold interior design statement it doesn’t have to be based on entire walls, ceilings or floors. A few clever touches go a long way. How can you expand your bold decorating and design? Consider:

• Patterns standout – a room displaying large spaces of bold colors can be unified through patterns – simple to intricate – that complement the color choices. Selecting a pattern for accents like an area run is a great way to see how your color selections will work together. The overall color scheme brings out the shades in the pattern and vice versa. If a selection of colors works well in a patterned rug it is a good bet it will work throughout the room.
• Textiles accents everywhere – textiles work in any situation. They form rugs, window treatments, pillows, blankets and upholster furniture. Choosing the right fabric for chairs or a couch can anchor the design. Bold fabric in a subdued room are eye-catching.
• Bold décor – what is décor? It is all the little things that finish your space. It is art work, collectables, memorabilia and accent pieces. A bold design can be built around a collection or color palette – or one can be chosen to accent the major colors. As with every aspect of design, balance is vital.

Award-winning Professionals Embrace Bold Design

When you want to make a statement in your home – in one room, one floor or the entire space – you want support and direction from a professional. You need guidance from a design team that embraces your dreams and understands that “bold is beautiful.”

Pulling all the moving parts of a remodeling project of any size takes skilled and experience. Outstanding results do not materialize without teamwork. Take advantage of one of Madison’s best, award-winning interior design firms. DC Interiors & Renovation brings to every task the dedication and background to get it done right. Call, email or visit our Madison showroom to see how we translate dreams to reality. Or experienced interior design professionals embrace bold design and live to create unique spaces in Madison WI.

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Is there a whole home remodel in your future? Updating
your living space is a smart investment, adding equity to your Madison WI area
home. Interior design professionals recommend you take an inventory of your
daily needs. Evaluate your lifestyle – think in terms of what you have today
and what you want in the years ahead. There are many options from minor
upgrades to building additions and total footprint overhauls. When you decide
to reconfigure your space it is best to begin with the big picture and then
focus on details.

Once the big picture is in focus you can zoom in on
individual rooms. Creating an all-encompassing plan is daunting. There are so
many sources of ideas and products. And, popular media make it all look so
easy! The biggest obstacle is knowing where to begin. That is why connecting
with a professional interior design team should be high on your list of
priorities. Your dream house plan may be drawn on a napkin or notebook page.
But, how do you make your scribbles into working documents to get real results?
An interior designer knows how.

There are many questions:

• Does the whole house remodel have to be done all
  at once?
• Which room should get your attention first?
• Why plan the whole thing when you’re going to do
  it a room at a time?
• What does an interior design and build team
  bring to the table a remodeling contractor does not?

Interior Design Takes Each
Space Into Consideration

Creating a cohesive plan for a major makeover takes a methodical approach. If you remodel your rooms piece-meal, the final result usually reflects that eclectic approach. Your aim is a home where every room works to benefit your lifestyle.

Think of your interior designer as the conductor of a
symphony. All the players come together under the interior design direction.
Each element on its own is good. Blended together they create your masterpiece.

As you create your master whole home remodel plan
consider the following:

• Start
  with issues – outline the aspects of your existing space you want to
  correct. Only when you know what’s wrong can you create an appropriate
  solution. Share with your interior design team what’s prompting your quest for
  new space.
• Compare
  what you have with what you want – are your wants based on space, design,
  technology or what? Create a detailed outline of what an ideal home includes.
• Which
  rooms do you love – there are some rooms in your home you already enjoy.
  How do they blend with your goals? Do you build your whole home remodel program
  around these rooms? Does a creative interior design turn a problem space into a
  successful one?

Advice from skilled, experienced professionals makes the
process less stressful. It saves time and money. Even if you decide to do just
one or two rooms now, there are dozens of decisions to be made. If plans
include eventually moving ahead with a whole home remodel, someone to provide a
cohesive overview is essential.

Whole House Remodel
Requires Focus

No matter the scale of your remodeling plan, attention to detail is the key ingredient to success. Renovations, even relatively small ones, take time. There are moving parts – materials to order and track, installation schedules, permits and inspections to coordinate just for starters. Most people don’t realize what is involved. Or how to make sure every step is covered adequately. It takes a variety of skills to deal with cabinet makers, electricians, plumbers and tile or flooring installers. The specialists involved make up a long list.

Its name provides a clue underlining the strength of DC Interiors & Renovations. The team brings years of experience on the interior design side coupled with hands-on experience on the building contractor side. When it comes to keeping a project on schedule it is an unbeatable combination.

What is the biggest regret of homeowners who planned a
whole house remodel but did it as a room-by-room process? The final result
didn’t live up to the original plan. Why not? Contractors and subcontractors
didn’t translate the designer’s ideas correctly. Hiring the right contractor makes
a world of difference. However, hiring a veteran contractor doesn’t guarantee
the original vision will become reality. An interior design firm deeply rooted
in all phases of a renovation project provides the cohesive coordination
required to bring all the parts together – no matter how much time passes
between start and finish. Engaging a team to follow through from start to
finish is your best insurance of a positive outcome.

A whole house remodel can be compared to a large
multi-piece jigsaw puzzle. A design team that created the original “picture”
brings insider expertise a collection of specialists cannot imagine. They do
their part and move on. Designers see what is
and what must be – making the
connection between each piece.

Interior Design Team Brings It All Together Bringing order and cohesion to any sized remodeling project takes skilled and experience. Whether for a single room, an entire floor or the whole house, outstanding results do not materialize without teamwork. Take advantage of an interior design firm with the dedication and background to get your project done right. Call, email or visit our Madison showroom to see how we will translate your dreams to reality. Or experienced interior design professionals are ready to create unique spaces in Madison WI, one room at a time or as a whole house remodel.

Plan Your Whole House Remodel One Room At A Time

Hiring an experienced interior design professional to
spearhead a Madison WI interior renovation is a decision many struggle with. Do
you need an interior designer when the first steps are basic and often left to
contractors? Can’t you bring in a designer just for the decorating part?
Experienced homeowners and design firms understand that having a designer’s
touch from the beginning will make or break a project.

A veteran design team effectively provides creative
talent, construction advisors, artists and advocates on the jobsite. From the
moment the design begins to completion of your home’s renovation, there’s
continuity. Keeping the process moving efficiently not only ensures a quality
result, it saves money. In addition, a single point of contact throughout the
project ensures the result is functional and reflects all the wants and needs
of the homeowners as well as their personality and style.

Consider Interior Design
Advantages

What does an interior design/general contractor team do?
There are several advantages to keep in mind:

• Experience
  and guidance – for most homeowners an interior renovation is a one-time
  thing. Enlisting the guidance of a professional designer/general contractor
  allows them to reap the benefits of many similar projects completed on time and
  within strict budgets. Designers know how to plan for success, manage the
  process and take advantage of all the best options. Deb Corning founded DC
  Interiors and Renovations nearly 20 years ago. She’s an award-winning designer and
  a licensed general contractor.
• Project
  continuity – an experienced designer who understands the construction
  process is a valuable asset. Like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle each element has a
  place – electricians, plumbers, flooring professionals. They are specialists concentrating
  on their part. Interior design professionals see the big picture – like taking
  advantage of the image on the cover of a jigsaw puzzle box.
• Making
  the most of your budget – a remodeling contractor usually assigns a budget allowance
  to each element: flooring, lighting, etc. They send clients to preferred
  vendors. DC Interiors takes the stress from most decision-making. The design
  team learns what fits its customer’s needs. So, instead of visiting a showroom
  of 300+ tile samples homeowners choose from pre-selected options sure to meet
  their needs. Instead of sending a client off on their own, DC Interiors brings
  options to the client either in its showroom or their home. This personal touch
  has proven to be a relief for many homeowners.

Interior Renovation
Without Surprises

Among the most expensive factors in interior renovation are
the result of mid-project changes. With an interior designer on site regularly
the overall scope is always in focus. The “that isn’t what I wanted” reaction
is all but eliminated. Should something go astray, a knowledgeable person is
there to see that corrections are made without delays.

Personal relationships with subcontractors and vendors
create smooth, open lines of communication and lead to top-quality
craftsmanship.

Traditional remodeling contractors have relationships
with a few vendors. Homeowners may be asked to make critical choices based on
what’s in stock not what’s available. It is always preferable to work with
local suppliers when timely deliveries and future support is a consideration.
But having the ability to source whatever you want from wherever you want is a
huge plus. Interior design professionals maintain a network of resources and regularly
reach out to tap unique sources.

While DC Interiors has preferred vendors, it also
searches every source for elements of each project that are “just right.”
Seeking to find items to fit exactly what the client wants at a fair price.
That might mean from a store down the road of a vendor six states away. The
goal is not to provide “what we have” but to “share everything we can get.”

Interior Design Provides
Finishing Touches

Remodeling contractors strive to create new spaces.
Adding the element of professional interior design finishes the space and makes
it part of your home. Designers are detail oriented. They know that small
things matter. Things like window treatments, tile patterns and additional
accessories and décor beyond a contractor’s work. A finished project is a
clean, tidy environment that fits your lifestyle immediately.

Designers study their
homeowner clients and research products that provide both function and aesthetic
value.

Many people “know what they
like.” And know what they want in their new space. However, most do not
understand the subtle ways accent pieces work within the overall interior
renovation. With the benefit of an artist’s eye, designers are able to knit
together form and function to bring concepts and drawings to life.

Successful Interior Renovation Takes A Team Homeowners know what they want. Homeowners know what they need. These elements are not always compatible. To bring order to remodeling decisions takes a team of skilled professionals with an eye on creating space that meets your needs. Whether for a single room or an entire floor a plan does not materialize without teamwork. Taking advantage of the skill and experience of an interior design firm insures you’ll be aware of every detail. Call, email or visit our Madison showroom to see how your dreams are within reach. Or team of experienced interior design professionals will steer you though every phase of your interior renovation in Madison WI.

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