Space is a highly cherished commodity for urban and suburban dwellers alike, leaving many searching for an efficient and cost-effective way to create a personalized home.
With a Long Island flagship and strong Brooklyn presence, Avenue Studio, New York’s leading custom interior design and home organization solution provider, has a team of professional designers, millworkers, and installers that understand the nuances of modern living and making the most of even the tightest of spaces.
Here, they offer advice on how to craft an individualized home that enhances both your efficiency and daily experience.
– Embrace multiple functions: Emphasizing smooth movement and easy access is the most important aspect of a comfortable home experience, and embracing a multifunctional design helps you complete tasks efficiently and maximize your space. Consider using bay windows for bonus storage or even a desk space, transform room corners for bookcases or utility shelving, and double purpose benches for both seating and storage.
– Consider “soft” decorations: Expressing your personal style through interior design is one of the most exciting and fulfilling parts of creating your home, but sometimes space can get in the way. Using “soft” decorations such as cushions, pillowcases, and artwork on the walls will lighten up your home, while still maintaining a flexible and open space.
– Harness the power of color: Research shows that color has a direct impact on people’s nervous systems and emotions. Whether in the paint on your walls, the color of your cabinetry and millwork, or a simple pop of color with your furniture, the clever use of color can turn the simple act of returning home into a calming or joyful experience.
– Organization is the best ingredient: People tend to overbuy groceries and kitchen tools when they have a cluttered pantry and cabinets and can’t easily see staple items. Having an accessible system to store everything will make your kitchen less frustrating and grocery runs and daily meal-prep more productive.
– One size does not fit all: A closet should be as unique as your personal style. Working with a professional, a space can be designed with appropriate nooks and shelving specifically designed to accommodate your year-round wardrobe. You’ll be surprised by the runway looks you can quickly pull together when all pieces are within grasp.
