Planning a Makeover? 5 Secrets to Success

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If there’s one thing that unites contemporary homeowners, it’s a desire for aesthetic interiors, optimised spatial layouts and versatile, multipurpose solutions in equal measure – without the typical hassles and delays associated with interior overhauls. By the same token, a growing culture of customised spaces is increasingly pervading Indian design sensibilities, and providing impetus and inspiration to new-age design.

If you’ve been longing to give your home a functional facelift, allow these top tips from the design experts at U&Us Home Design Studio by Godrej to light the way.

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1. Identify your style…
Deciding on a feature wall? Contemplating your kitchen decor? Still unsure about your material palette? As your personal sanctuary, your home should showcase your personality, stay true to your tastes and reflect your lifestyle. When it comes to shortlisting colours and materials, and curating your decor scheme, start by identifying your interior style. Seek inspiration from your surroundings and identify aesthetics you’re immediately drawn towards. Create a digital mood board or Houzz ideabook of interior styles that speak to you, and allow yourself to be guided by your own stylistic sensibilities. It can also be helpful to consult an interior designer. The seasoned designers at U&Us can make the styling process seamless and uncomplicated, with welcome inputs for wallpapers, wardrobe facades, kitchen layouts and decor, and an array of other aesthetic features.

Stylist’s tip: Add bold artwork in vibrant colours and patterns to augment your decor scheme. Better still, go for one-of-a-kind custom pieces to work as instant conversation starters. Also, consider layering an assortment of materials in singular or complementary colour palettes by way of rugs, curtains and covers to create a personalised textural potpourri.

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2. …And your lifestyle
Take a pause to reflect on your lifestyle and your family’s evolving needs. Perhaps you’re a nuclear family with a penchant for open-plan spaces, or a big joint family with multiple generations under one roof. Speak with an interior designer to understand how your home can best cater to your family setup, and what materials, finishes, furnishings and layouts can adapt to your family’s needs over the years. Your interior designer can also helm the functional elements — from lighting schemes to electrical wiring and integration services – leaving you to focus on the bigger picture.

Stylist’s tip: Break down your family unit and evaluate the needs of each member. If you have ageing parents, for example, consider incorporating ergonomic handrails, aesthetic ramps and anti-skid flooring into your home. Likewise, for a child-friendly home, a semi-open plan home with removable partitions may be the way to go.

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3. Go bespoke!
Who said there’s an interiors rule book you had to follow? With professional design assistance, create your own style profile and explore a materials library of over 100,000 combinations. By opting for complete customisation (one step ahead of modular layouts), you can make the most of your existing space by maximising every square inch and doubling up on sleek storage. In addition, with high-quality materials, exquisite in-house craftsmanship and designs that are built to last, you can score big on form and function.

Stylist’s tip: Start small by experimenting with styles in a single space to see how your look turns out. If your pilot falls short, you can tweak your aesthetic and bring in changes right at the outset.

Bonus tip: A bespoke project with U&Us is a wonderful chance to go green. The brand’s green credentials hold a mirror to its ‘Good and Green’ motto and eco-friendly resource repertoire, containing materials such as low-VOC paint and FSC-certified wood.

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4. Plan ahead
There’s nothing more disappointing than planning a project, only for it to be derailed by budget overruns and tardy deliveries. Get an interior service on board to help you plan your design project down to the minutest detail. With expert help, you can accurately forecast your cash flows and timelines while leaving the management and execution of your project to the pros. Moreover, with an assured delivery of 6-8 weeks, a design docket with materials and cost specifications, and a dedicated project management team, you can look forward to a transparent and hassle-free experience.

Stylist’s tip: Divide your elements into ‘must-haves’ and ‘nice-to-haves’ and assign each a priority. Then, use this list to formulate your budget. This is a great way to ensure that you effectively moderate your spends without compromising on your final product.

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5. Make the most of clever design tools
Once you’ve gathered your thoughts and ideas, share visuals with your design team at U&Us. Not only will they help you interpret your vision, they will also conjure up an immersive visualisation experience through virtual reality, 3D rendering and an avant-garde technology-enabled colour visualiser. This way, you can gain a sense of what to expect and rest assured that your final look is worth your time and money.

Stylist’s tip: Not sure what to go for? Lend wings to your imagination with online inspiration tools. Create virtual layouts, superimpose furniture and furnishings, and bring colour schemes alive!

More: U&Us Home Design Studio by Godrej expertly mirrors this reorientation, providing single-point turnkey home solutions underpinned by Godrej’s time-honoured legacy of transparency and trust. Combining interior and integration services, and tailor-made solutions, U&Us’s three-piece repertoire includes customised furniture, full-service interior services, and home appliances and security solutions, collectively forming a 360-degree home solutions platform for discerning homeowners.
Explore U&Us’s comprehensive home makeover services here.

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