Interior Design... for me is the art of combining the artistic side of life with the practcal part of living. Making a space where you live, work, or play fun, functional, and enjoyable are all important elements, and thought about together will create a coheisive design. Where do I begin? I initally ask the homeowner about the space. The more I know about you and the uses for the space will help in the complete design process. Here are a few simple questions to get started. What is the use of the room? What do you want to accomplish in the room? How do you feel when you are in this room? How do you react when others come into the room? Think of your 5 senses... Eyes: What can you see? What do you want to see? Nose: What can you smell? What do you want to smell? Mouth: Taste? Can you taste something? Ears: What sort of sound can you hear? Is it NOISY? Soothing? Touch: What tactile elements are in the room... ? Of course, Budget is always a question of conc