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We have fielded a lot of questions lately about the state of the building market and what that means for everyone involved. It can be a complicated issue, with many layers of complexity and possible outcomes. This has prompted us to put together our ‘Managing Your Interior Design Project During a Soaring Building Market Series’ to hopefully answer some of the more common questions and put our clients’ minds at ease. First up, we are taking a closer look at ‘What’s The Problem?’.

Here at Bella Vie Interiors, we have found that more and more people are confusing the roles of interior designers and interior decorators. While the terms are often used interchangeably, there is actually a major distinction between the two. So what is the difference between interior design and interior decoration?

Winter may be here, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate. Instead, when the days are shorter and the nights are cooler, it’s the perfect time to bring a little warmth into your life and home. And warm lighting is a fantastic way to do just that.

The proliferation of DIY home shows with before and after makeovers all delivered in an hour of easy TV, suggests interior design is effortless and a little bit magical. They can also make you think that anyone can be an interior designer, and that it’s just a matter of picking out a few throw rugs or tiles and hanging out with tradies, right?

At Bella Vie, we specialise in bespoke interior design services, tailored to your project and needs. The first step in the process is to schedule a Discovery Call. This is a complimentary, 15-minute phone conversation where we can touch base about what you’re looking for and you can get a feeling about who we are as interior designers.

You may never have engaged an interior designer before. And you may not know what to expect from an interior design consultation. That’s OK! We’re award-winning experts in our field and can walk you through the process every step of the way.

WHAT TO EXPECT SERIES: We receive a lot of what I think of as ‘foundational’ questions about our work—what we do and who we do it for, as well as the…

In most cases, our clients come to us with a set of architectural plans for renovating their home or building a new home. These plans will have a focus on the exterior—the structure and the aesthetics will all be in place, as well as the interior walls.