Interior Design in South Florida with HK Interiors

Aug 31, 2018 Category: Decorator services

More Commonly Asked Questions

In our last blog, we talked about trends, challenges, and mistakes in interior design in South Florida homes. Today, we will cover how the South Florida lifestyle and climate influence interior design.

Living on the water, whether you are by the ocean in Delray Beach, or on a manmade canal in Coral Springs lends itself to magnificent views. Many residents in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton enjoy looking out onto nature, with towering trees and splendid shrubs. In places like Plantation Acres, Davie, and Parkland, you do not have to look far to see a horse meandering down the street. It is no wonder that so many homes feature floor to ceiling windows. No matter where you call home in South Florida, your interior design should reflect your likes, needs, and surroundings.

Reflecting the South Florida Lifestyle with Interior Design

How does lifestyle influence interior design in South Florida?

Lifestyle plays a significant role when it comes to influencing interior design, no matter where you live. Here in South Florida, our abundance of sunshine and water can impact your furnishings. This is especially true if you live close to the ocean where saltwater can cause permanent damage.

For example, if you place furniture close to a window that gets a significant amount of sunshine, you could notice fading and damage to your furnishings. Window treatments and products that help control the light are something to consider. Changes in the positioning of the furniture may also help. An interior designer can help you rearrange and redesign your room to make the most out of your South Florida lifestyle. Bedrooms that get the early morning sun can benefit from blackout shades or drapery.

LED lighting is not only efficient, but it does not give off heat. That is an added benefit here in South Florida where summers are often hot enough without any unnecessary help. Fans are another plus for rooms that get a southwest exposure to help keep the air and AC moving.

Climate and Interior Design in South Florida

All of this brings us to our next question: how does climate influence interior design in South Florida?

Two words – window treatments! Seriously, window treatments do much more than beautify your home. They help control light and block the heat that can send your power bill soaring higher than the thermometer during our long, hot summers.

Also, year-round outdoor entertaining is commonplace throughout South Florida. Investing in higher end patio furniture that will last up to the hot, humid summers and rainstorms is important. You also want to consider the weight of the furniture, as storms can often necessitate bringing everything indoors.

Make sure to check out our last blog in this series that focuses on interior design common requests, downsizing, and advice for packrats and collectors.

Contact HK Interiors to discover how our interior design services can help you transform your home or office into the vision you desire. Call 954-401-8542 today for all your interior design needs.

 

South Florida Interior Design with HK Interiors

Aug 24, 2018 Category: Decorator services

Commonly Asked Questions

Residents and business owners looking for South Florida interior design need look no further than HK Interiors. From Miami to Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale to Boynton Beach and everywhere in between, HK Interiors is your first choice for home and office interior design.

Today, we are talking about South Florida interior design trends, challenges, and mistakes people often make.

Current Trends in South Florida Interior Design

What are the current interior design trends in South Florida?

That is not only a commonly asked question but one I hear all the time. Interior design is not about following trends; it is about ferreting out what the client wants, what already exists in the residence or office, and how to mesh it all together. Unless, of course, they want to start from scratch.

Interior design is like fashion; it changes with the seasons – although we do not have that much of a season change in South Florida. Design trends can be overdone, saturating the market until it becomes mundane. It is not about the trend – it is about what the clients want to achieve and what the home needs.

One example of this is how the gray palette was starting five years ago. Before long, gray was everywhere. However, what happens when a client has Mexican tile but still wants to incorporate gray into their South Florida interior design? It is my job to marry the two so that the home looks cohesive and the colors compliment each other.

Challenges Facing Interior Designers in South Florida

What are the biggest challenges you find when dealing with clients in South Florida?

All too often, people think of interior design as Pinterest, a trip to Target, or Wayfair. It is none of those things. The biggest challenge is often educating people about the design requirements of their home. There are specific challenges for many homes in South Florida. Interior design often has to take into consideration two-story ceilings, 12-foot wide sliding doors, or open floor plans. Homes like these require thoughtful planning, along with proper scale and proportions of the product. We often have to consider custom window treatments, large furniture, or multiple items to fill an expansive space.

Of course, there is a difference between large and bulk. You do not want to go online and order a 7-foot sofa or 24-inch coffee table from Wayfair and think that it will look right in a room that is 18ft x 15ft. Preconceived notions frequently go out the window when reality sets in. By using the services of a professional interior designer, residents in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach can have a home that reflects their style and meets their needs.

Common South Florida Interior Design Mistakes

What are the most common mistakes people in South Florida make in their homes?

Whether you are talking about single family homes, townhouses, condos, or apartments, the mistakes are many. Wall color is a significant issue as some people naturally gravitate towards colors they like, yet do not work well together. You also have to look at how the contrast color on the walls works with the furnishings and accessories. Speaking of walls, store-bought window treatments do not always accentuate our large South Florida windows. It does not matter if you live in Coral Springs, Parkland, or on the water in Lighthouse Point, you want to have window treatments that suit your space. The goal is to compliment your room while allowing you to enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds you.

Another significant issue is furniture. Because so many homes have open floor plans (which are great for entertaining), undersized furniture can look out of place. An open floor plan requires careful planning to get the most out of the space without it looking crowded – or empty. Placing a small rug in a large room, or too large a rug in a small room is another relatively common South Florida Interior Design mistake.

The second blog in this series focuses on how interior design in South Florida is influenced by lifestyles and climate. Finally, our last blog will cover how age impacts design elements, when it is worthwhile to spend a bit more, downsizing, and what packrats and collectors can do with all their “stuff.”

Please contact HK Interiors to discover how our interior design services can help you transform your home or office into the vision you desire. Call 954-401-8542 today for all your South Florida interior design needs.

 

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