Tricks From the Most Appreciated Interior Designers in the World

Interior design has become real art, a type of personal art, which can be enjoyed only by those who can afford the services of a talented interior designer. Hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions of private homes enjoy the master "brush" of such a designer, who manages to differentiate himself through a unique, original style.

Frantically searching for decorating ideas for my home, I decided to find out which are the favorite interior designers in the world of the rich and I started to steal ideas, get inspired, and make a small list of interior design tricks from each of them. I share with you, both the list of tricks and the names of 20 of the most appreciated interior designers who amaze with their boundless imagination:

Charles Allem

Design tricks:

• Embrace all the periods in history, you don't have to stop at just one
• The architecture and size of a building are the backbones of a successful interior.
• Keep everything as simple as possible, you need to know when and where to stop.
• Insert small spots of color. For a dramatic effect, combine neutral shades with a pastel shade: red, green, purple, blue.
• Arranging the room with purple

Marc Appleton

Design tricks:

• Get inspired, but don't let design trends drown your personality, the result will be too cold and austere.

• Look at history, it is crucial for the integrity of design to look back even hundreds of years.

• A smaller house is easier to decorate, because you can feel it, caress every detail and it is easier to connect the rooms.

 Javier Barba

Design tricks:

• The context is everything, the location, the landscape, the stones, the wind, the sun exposure, the surrounding colors and textures, all must inspire you.

• Surround yourself with natural materials, non-toxic paints, invent original and attractive ways to reduce the consumption of light and water.

• Start simple, start with a sketch, then add the details and colors you want. Use colored pencils rather than a computer, the color of the pencils is closer to what will come out in reality.

 John Barman

Design tricks:

• Add color to a small room to remove anonymity. Paint a hallway in two colors: one neutral and one pastel and you will have a cheerful room that you have not enjoyed until now.

• Color is the vital part of a project, without color any interior is boring, regardless of the opulence of the pieces of furniture.

• Combines elegance and quality with the practical part of the design. Place the pieces of furniture after you have tried several variants and consider their usefulness.

Geoffrey Bradfield

Design tricks:

• Regardless of your style and personality, try to bring crazy, out-of-the-ordinary details, details that catch the eye.

• Interior design is not an exact science, you do not have to choose decorative elements from the same era, you can combine small African statuettes with art deco details.

• Use mirrors to highlight spaces and aesthetic details.

Nicholas and Christian Candy

Design tricks:

• Before you go shopping, think about absolutely every detail, if you want to stay within your budget.

• The design of a home must match the lifestyle. If you like watching movies, the space in front of the TV should be as comfortable as possible. If you like to cook, compartmentalize the kitchen to help you with this.

Norman Foster

Design tricks:

• Use curtains and drapes only if needed and make materials as light as possible, especially in small rooms because otherwise, they will take up space.

• Light is everything, the way it enters the window, the place where it falls, use it. Invest in small lighting details at night, no matter how small. They will create a special space and a relaxed atmosphere.

Mariette Himez Gomez

Design tricks:

• You don't have to include everything you like or have ever liked in your home design. You will create confusion and uncomfortable intersections.

• A house must be first and foremost the reflection of its inhabitants, in vain it follows the main trends and has the most expensive details.

• Five things are important in interior design: an aesthetic and visual balance, a strong personality, a continuous sensitivity that connects the rooms, a little surprise, and quality furniture elements.

 Victoria Hagan

Design tricks:

• Simple, comfortable, and interesting, these are the three coordinates for a successful design.

• Everything must seem effortless, to combine contemporary elements with traditional or ancient elements, old with new without thinking much, to come from the heart.

 Gisue and Mojgan Hariri

Design tricks:

• Think in blocks of colors: here I choose green, here purple, here cream.

• Simplify everything as much as you can, too many details load the space. Use more colors to customize.

• Choose natural materials that let the atmosphere breathe: stone, wood, cotton fabrics, glass.

Stephen Knollenberg

Design tricks:

• Even if we are invaded by technology, it is important to feel what surrounds us, to feel the need to touch the textiles, to open the drawers of an antique chest.

• Rely on instincts, on what you feel is beautiful and what you like. You will live there, not someone else.

• Invest in a few pieces of art that tell you something. A unique painting or sculpture can make a difference in any space.

Martyn Lawrence-Bullard

Design tricks:

• Collect from magazines, from the internet, any image you like even if it is a landscape with a sunset or a picture with an interesting tap. You can combine the colors of the landscape and find a similar faucet. Build a kind of puzzle before you start spending money.

• Be honest. Don't pretend you like a wooden rocking chair just because it's fashionable. Choose the huge and much more comfortable armchair you want. If you want to combine a glass table with wooden lampshades, do it, do not choose glass sconces just because they fit better.

John Stefanidis

Design tricks:

• All details must be adapted to the climate: wicker, cotton, glass, and stone for a warm area. Wool, cashmere, plaid, oak, and mahogany for a cooler climate.

• If you can't afford an expensive painting, turn to a student's painting talent. It is enough to paint a wall, and you will feel how the interior of the house takes on a personality.

• Even kitsch makes sense. If you like a song in this category, use it with something opposite. It will make sense and you won't even make compromises that you will regret later.

Emily Summers

Design tricks:

• Creates collages of color and texture, the contrasts between colors and materials will always provide a fresh contemporary interior.

• A camera is arranged only when you cannot remove an object from it without appearing to be missing something.