Method

From a saved image to a decision

An image you like gives you neither the shade, nor the measurements, nor the budget. Here are the six steps that, in the books, take you from a wish to a decision.

1. Observe

   Note what already works at home and what gets in the way, before thinking about style: light, circulation, usable height. The space constraint books begin with this assessment.

2. Understand

   A style has its reasons: in the South, white reflects the heat and thick walls keep rooms cool. The style books set out this logic before talking about purchases.

3. Clarify

   Put words to what draws you. That is the role of the mood boards in the style books.

4. Decide

   Decide according to your reality: the room, its size, the budget, whether or not you want building work. Every book offers three budgets, and the space constraint books distinguish three levels of intervention.

5. Check

   Separate what is established from what is estimated. The budgets in the books are indicative ranges, measurements are taken in your home, and structure, electrics or plumbing are a matter for a professional.

6. Transform

   Move on to the work, in the right order. Every book gives the order of works, from the first step to the finishing touches.