Interior design is generally known as the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building; to achieve a healthier, functional, productive and aesthetically pleasing space for the occupants.
An interior designer is a professional who carries out the act of interior design.He/she has so many roles to play in ensuring that your house becomes a home.
The effects of the design of our interior space on the quality of lives cannot be over-emphasized, because it plays a major role on our health, safety, behavior, emotions, and productivity.
When interior design is mentioned, the first thing that comes to the minds of most people is aesthetics (visual beauty). Interior design does not just involve visual beauty (what the eyes can see) it has more to do with functionality, health implications and psychological effects of the design in the lives of the occupants of an interior space.
WHY DO YOU NEED AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
1. To plan your space, guide you professionally and help achieve the desired output
2. To analyze your needs (personal and impersonal) and come up with a concept that meets those needs
3. To help keep your project running within your projected time and budget. Hiring an interior designer can help you save money and time as they can advise on better ways to achieve what you need at a lesser cost
4. To design a home that best describes your personality, helps you feel loved and safe, makes you more productive and wealthy.
Every interior designer ensures that your interior space is functional, safe, healthy and beautiful, after proper application of the right design elements (colors, lighting, space, patterns, etc).
Please next time you are tempted to make that trip to your nearest furniture showroom to buy your favorite luxury designer furniture/design accessories, make sure you consult an interior designer for professional guidance.
“MOST BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES DO NOT FIT INTO CERTAIN INTERIOR SPACES AND DESIGN CONCEPT”
ABOUT FREDA ANEGBE
Miss Freda Anegbe is the managing partner of Panto Interiors, a Nigerian-based international interior design firm. She is an executive member of the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria- affiliate member of the International Federation of Interior Designers/Architects (IFI) and a certified Design coach (Spencer Institute).
With her background in Entrepreneurial and Business management, she prefers to be called a Design Entrepreneur.
