Decorating Inspiration

Before my first meeting with a client, I request that they gather inspiration images. This allows me to engage in a productive dialog regarding their specific tastes. There are many design and decorating magazines in which to find these images. There are also a couple of great sites online which I like to use. Better Homes and Gardens has created a site called Decorating Inspiration, where you can select from several categories such as Living Room, Dining Room, Bedrooms, Entry, etc. You may also want to try Flickr, which hosts thousands of images.

The inspiration images are not meant to be used as a strict decorating plan, but to select specific design elements from. You may like a chair in one image, a floor in another, a color scheme, a piece of trim, or an overall style. It's much easier to plan a room visually, than for both sides to try to describe their thoughts.