Understanding High End Interior Design

From the beautiful boldness of René Dekker in London to the stunning simplicity of Victoria Hagan in New York, luxurious, high end interior design is on the rise. In fact, the services of high end interior designers like those mentioned are in great demand around the world. But that raises one very important question. What, exactly, is high end interior design? That’s the question we hope to answer for you today.

Defining High End Interior Design

In order to understand modern High End Interior Design, you have to begin by attempting to define what it is. Unfortunately, finding a precise definition for a phrase like high end interior design is virtually impossible because it is a very subjective and fluid concept. In practice, however, it starts to become more clear. We feel that the pinnacle of interior design — the type of design desired by those who seek true luxury — is the use of the absolute best products and materials to create an opulent but inviting environment that adheres to the ideals of luxury held in common by an interior designer and their customer.

More Than a Simple Interior Decorator

An interior designer who works in the upper echelon of society must, of necessity, think and work differently than a traditional interior decorator. These highly skilled professionals have to be able to ascertain, understand, and internalize their client’s ideas of what luxury is and then create a coherent design that embodies those ideas. In short, any qualified interior decorator can create a beautiful room, but a luxury interior decorator must be able to go beyond mere beauty and capture the very essence of what their customer perceives as luxurious.

The Ideals of High End Interior Design

Every interior decorator should strive to create a look that is perfect for their client, and that is doubly true in high end interior design. There are, however, a few ideals that tend to be common to most high end interior designers, including the following:

• Top Quality Products and Materials - There is a lot of truth in the old adage that "you get what you pay for" and it definitely applies in interior design. For example, solid wood furniture looks better and lasts longer than cheap particle board furniture that is designed for mass distribution. Quality products and materials often represent a real investment, but there is also a real difference that can be seen and felt.

• Cohesive, Flowing Designs - In high end interior design, you will almost always find a cohesiveness that flows throughout the entire space. Each room may look and feel totally unique, but there will be small details and commonalities that are specifically employed to tie these individual rooms into a greater whole.

• Individuality and Customization - In true luxury, you will find individuality and customization that help create a look that is unique to that space. While it’s true that most designers have specific strengths that show through in their work, the best of them will strive to use those strengths to create a space that simply fits the person they are designing for.

As you can see, interior design that is both luxurious and welcoming takes a special talent and a willingness to graft together various ideas to create the perfect space for those who employ the interior decorator.

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