By far the most enjoyable aspect of your construction project is when you have instructed a contractor and now you can begin planning your renovation.
With a plethora of information out there, both online and in the form of print media, you could soon become overwhelmed with catalogues, magazine and business cards from tens of showrooms. From the more obvious kitchens and bathrooms, to the more overlooked features such as tiling and flooring, we explore the best way to get your project in motion without becoming overwhelmed, and actually enjoy the process of planning your project!
Pinterest:
The first and still favoured website focussing on all things interiors. While there are other aspects to the site, it is very much focused on renovation. Full of incredible pictures and detailed designs, the website acts as a mood board for you to explore all your ideas. You can create boards for as many rooms as you like, and this helps keep all your ideas and information together. A much easier and functional way of organisation then catalogues swarming throughout your home. Through images of homeowners and inspiring designers throughout the world, Pinterest is a go-to tool for many. It is enjoyable to browse and we guarantee you’ll change the initial ideas you had in your mind when you see what others have done.
Houzz
A more recent interiors website, Houzz is a great way of connecting ideas, souring products and finding trades to help you in your project. The simple layout of the site means it is easily used by many, and quickly becomes and invaluable too. It is localised, too, so you can focus on projects that have been carried out in your area, and spend less time being led away to Swimming Pool design in the Bahamas which you often find on Pinterest. Houzz is very much our recommendation, due to the ease of use as well as geographic features. It also features a handy e-shop so you can add pieces to your project from sellers all over Europe.
The most famous image sharing website by far is Instagram. It is a wonderful tool for sharing your life as well as finding your interests. From top retailers, to bloggers and designers, Instagram is full of inspiration for your projects. Looking for a certain kind of style? You’ll find it on Instagram. With millions of hashtags, you can really narrow down exactly what you want. From bespoke cabinetry to stunning tiles, there are millions of images for you to peruse and find your own individual style.
Sometimes its nice to have something physical to refer too. We are blessed to be located in an area with a huge array of interior showrooms. From kitchen and bathroom showrooms to multiple flooring and tiling showrooms, these are still the go-to when you need ideas. Its great to see something in the flesh, which absolutely helps you narrow down your choice. Further to the more obvious showrooms, we are lucky to be able to visit Window & Door showrooms in the area, and specialist showrooms such as wood burning stoves. All are catered to in the Chilterns. We work with many trusted, local companies to ensure the perfect finish to your home. Our skilled workmen at One Construction and well versed in fitting bathrooms and kitchens, which we often design and create ourselves, alleviating the risk and need of an outside company and keeping this in-house.
We are active on all these platforms, as well as Facebook. There is, of course, a lot more to what we do then you may see on our social pages. We are very much a hands on organisation, and relish helping you with your choices, no matter how small they may be. We are passionate about design and would love to help transform the ideas you have gained from the above platforms into your very own home.
When you’re ready, why not pop down to our Design Studio and we can help you with these sometimes overwhelming stages. It is your project, let it be enjoyable, not stressful. Neil and the whole One Construction & Interiors team are very much here to help.