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color or wallpaper , they know that is easy to customize . They know staging the sofa isn ’ t realistic with the dogs . What they are looking for is IFTD : Intelligent Forward- Thinking Design . The things they know they can ’ t change : room flow , natural lighting , good storage and smart working rooms . Think about the placement of light switches , there ’ s nothing more ridiculous than not being able to hang a picture because your electrician stuck the switch smack in the middle of the wall , or behind a door . Think LED shelving in the linen closet , large working rooms like laundry , kitchen and closets . It doesn ’ t matter who does the cooking and folding , people walking through a house with these smart features triggers a place in women that says “ Oh … this is smart .” A huge bedroom with a tiny closet is not IFTD . Reconfigure your floor plan to add a big juicy closet and spa out the bathroom ( don ’ t forget adjustable lighting at the vanity and lots of drawers ). You don ’ t have to kit out the closet if money is an issue - that ’ s what the Container Store is for ! Each new homeowner has different clothing storage needs , build the space and they will be filled to taste .
Deciding on finishes like faucets , tiles and flooring are very personal and nothing can get you in trouble faster than making bad choices in this regard . The array of tiles available nowadays is literally never ending . Everyone agrees that the trend in home design is custom . People want their taste and lifestyle to be reflected in their homes and most people want to design and obsess over how their home looks and feels . If you are building a spec home or even need a default to get those permits in hand :
Choose warm , natural colors and simple , unfussy shapes in faucets and light fixtures . Gray and toothpaste white paint are over . So is barnwood and clunky iron with wood . Yes , they are on sale . For a reason .
Another huge item to discuss design wise is the landscaping . Walk your landscaper through the INSIDE of your home so they can help with your point of view . When you look out the window you want to see nature , not the neighbor ’ s bathroom window . ■
Kim Gordon www . kimgordondesigns . com
Kim Gordon is the founder of Kim Gordon Designs , a Los Angeles-based design firm with projects across the globe . Following her love of beauty into the business of interior design , Gordon launched her own firm in 2014 to incorporate the Southern California sunlight , ocean breeze and local flora into unique spaces for a variety of adventurous homeowners , from private clients to real estate investors . Her exceptional living environments incorporate her passion for wellness and are inspired by her own health journey and international travels .
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