Exploring the Choice Between Interior Design Companies and Self-Employed Designers
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by Guest User
1w ago
Are you embarking on a journey to transform your living space? One of the initial decisions you'll face is whether to collaborate with an established interior design company or work directly with a self-employed designer. Each option presents its own set of advantages and considerations. Let's delve into the nuances of both approaches to help you make an informed choice that aligns with your unique needs and preferences. Interior Design Company: Interior design companies offer a wealth of benefits that stem from their collective expertise and resources. 1. Team Collaboration: With a diverse t ..read more
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Finding the Right Builder for Your Renovation: Tips for Homeowners
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by Guest User
11M ago
Undertaking a home renovation is an exciting yet daunting task. Whether you're looking to revamp a single room or embark on a whole-house transformation, finding the right builder is crucial to the success of your project. With numerous options available, it's important to approach the selection process thoughtfully and consider several factors. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of finding the perfect builder for your renovation project. 1. Define Your Project Requirements: Before embarking on the search for a builder, it's crucial to have a clear vision of your renovation ..read more
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Choosing the right home for you
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by Guest User
1y ago
Introduction There are a lot of things to consider when buying a home, but you don't need to be overwhelmed. In this guide, we've compiled the most important factors in order to help you find the right home for you.   Define your must-haves. Start with the basics. What are your must-haves? It's important to know what you absolutely need in a home before any other details can be addressed, including size and price range. Know what you want. Then consider what's nice but not necessary. For example, if there are two similar houses on the market that meet all of your requirements but one has ..read more
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Help Builders understand your vision
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by Guest User
1y ago
  Renovating a house is a big undertaking. The renovation process can be complicated at times, and it's important to keep all parties involved in the loop. That means communicating effectively with your Builder, Interior Designer and Architect during the planning stages on what you want, whilst understanding the cost implication of those wants. To help you understand how your budget can stretch, it might be a good idea to go through a spend exercise with your interior designer to understand what your must have items are and how much you have to spend on them.   Let the builder know ..read more
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A Helpful Houzz Pro Review for New Interior Designers
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by James Woodham
3y ago
We’re veteran Houzz Pro users. As an established design studio in London, we’ve been part of the platform for over 5 years. And, not to brag, but we’ve won numerous awards too. We initially joined Houzz to showcase our concepts and connect with homeowners, but it’s taken on a life of its own. If you’re just getting into the industry and looking to establish a name for yourself Houzz offers great tools. You can run your entire project through Houzz Pro. That includes mood boards, floor plans and product shopping lists. You can manage invoicing too, plus keep up with comms, create teams and coll ..read more
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Virtual Interior Design: All you need to know
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by James Woodham
3y ago
A well-designed interior is something every homeowner aspires for, but often finds difficult to achieve due to lack of knowledge, time, and often, the cost of getting a professional design consultation. Whatever the reason be, there are solutions available today to cater to everyone’s needs, regardless of their limitations. A virtual interior design consultation is a simpler alternative to traditional interior design, with an easy process that is carried out online. Whether you are an introvert wanting a cozy home (but without having to interact with anyone), a workaholic with no time to spare ..read more
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Shop The Look-Scandinavian Living Room
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by James Woodham
3y ago
Everyone wants their guests to get enthralled and awestruck while admiring their beautifully designed home. As we all know that incredible and yet breath-taking designs does not happen by chance, it takes an effort and skill set to make the magic happen. instagram.com/minhpham.design instagram.com/minhpham.design It's said there's a world of difference between a room designed by a professional interior designer and one done by a layman. Designers have a box of tricks that can transform the ordinary layout into a spectacular room. It’s all sugar and spice till the time you find yourself b ..read more
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Interior Design Trends 2020: Akiva Forecasts!
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by James Woodham
3y ago
As we are fast approaching the end of 2019 (what a quick year!), we’re already thinking about the new trends that our clients may want to know about. We have design projects booked up right into May 2020 and I am sure we will be using some of the trends below.  So, before we close for Christmas we want to give you some inspiration for the January blues, and get you thinking about replacing the tired living room furniture you hate a little bit more each year, perhaps re-painting to freshen up the whole house, or maybe bringing the outside in? To inspire your home improvements for the new y ..read more
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Women in Design
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by James Woodham
3y ago
It is known to all the limited time women have had in a position of power and has had the capability to influence. In the last 100 years, we have had many influential women that have changed the views of designers in today’s world; such as Lucienne Day, Charlotte Perriand, Zaha Hadid etc. Nevertheless, who are some of the women that are currently leading in the creative industries and paving the future for the new millennial creators? In celebration of International Women's Day, I am dedicating this article to all the women that stand for innovation and has given the world incredible designs o ..read more
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A customer I could have saved
AKIVA | Interior Design Blog
by James Woodham
3y ago
I always make a meaningful effort to go back and call our previous clients, even the clients we didn’t get and the clients that just went cold. I make a habit to do this at least once a month and it’s one of the best things for me to do. Sometimes the calls last 5 mins, others an hour! It’s always interesting because things change: they have a new job, or just had a baby. The call has even been one of of the biggest turning points because it’s been known to be the “perfect timing” call when we are hired on the spot. Why do I do it? I want our company to learn the components that play a part in ..read more
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