DESIGN
HOME DESIGN
Home Design Is Everywhere MULTIPLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT HOME DESIGN.
by Michelle Van Der Veen
aking on the challenge of flip - ping or remodeling an invest- ment property can be daunting when it comes to the design side of it. Whether it’s your very first invest - ment project or your hundredth, being creative can be a challenge. Luckily, we live during a time in which home design ideas can be found everywhere—from your com- puter or phone, to bookstores and the magazine stands at your local grocery store, from your television in your own home, or even just study- ing the designs of the buildings in your hometown. Sitting down with your computer or phone is a great way to begin educat- ing yourself about the world of home design. From online classes to social media, there’s endless amounts of information available to help guide you with your next big project. SOCIALMEDIA Social media plays an important role in the home design and building industry. Platforms such as Pinter- est, Houzz, and even Instagram have all become a real “go to” for many who want to broaden their knowl- edge about home design. Taking advantage of social media platforms offer builders, investors, and designers a quick and easy way to view thousands of great design ideas. By collecting and storing these ideas on your phone or com- puter, you can have them at your fin - T
gertips for quick, easy access. Being able to refer to them right on the job site can be a valuable resource and decrease the chance for mistakes. BOOKS Books, of course, are always at the top of my list when I’m looking to educate myself. What better way to see, read, and absorb information than through a book? With their col- orful, glossy pages, books are a great way to experience and enjoy the pro- cess of gathering home design ideas. Even the list of designers in today’s world of “who’s who” will more than likely have a book with their name on it in the bookstore. Being able to carry a book around with you to look at can help you reflect on potential design ideas
throughout your day. Glancing at these pictures throughout the day will help you uncover any design flaws before you start putting them in motion. Since not everyone is born with a visual mind, the more you can look at and study your design idea through the day, the more confidence you will have about the design direction you plan to go. Never underestimate the power of a good old-fashioned book, not only to help educate you but to also to pro- vide you with an exceptional tool for viewing the artwork of home design and architecture.
MAGAZINES For years, magazines have been one of the first sources everyone reaches for to find great design
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