It is recommended that you take the time to collect your thoughts, in a journal form, in a scrap book form etc. Do it in a way that becomes fun. Here is how I do it to keep it exciting.
Give yourself a week, more or less depending on the scope of the project.
Think of a theme or themes and then what ever you come by in your travels, in magazine, internet searches, fabric swatches,color cards,words & sketches place into the folder. Label if you want i.e. if it is a photo maybe circle or do the "POST IT" thing on the item you are turned on by. The more material you have to chose from the more exciting your decision making will be.
Now do not look at what you are collecting for the first few days. ( I like to wait as long as I can.)
For the next step have a blank bond note book as big as you like or scrap book.
These are good because you can draw in them as well.
Sort your items i.e. colors , fabrics, furniture, lighting, flooring and place them in a way that makes sense and flows for you for your project.
Working quickly , being intuitive and record your initial response.
This conceptual level of the project will allow you to express yourself
without focusing on the individual details.
It is a way of working the design concept as a whole as a complete picture.
Once you have zeroed in on your areas of interest, focus on specific ideas and explore those in detail. Keep all this development in this inspiration journal ( Creative Journal) It will make the experience of your next renovation or design project enjoyable.
When you are at a good place with all your thoughts
You can take your inspirations mount them on a foam board so that all, involved in your project have no doubts as to what your project is to look like at the end.
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Bye now
George Alonso
Of Hand & Soul
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