Feets & Inches

*THE 'QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK" SERIES.... PT. 2*

Hello and happy weekend peeps.

It's 21 days into the year and I have a whole lot to be grateful for, which includes the gift of an amazing audience like you 😍.

Thanks for the questions and other engagements on the interactive platforms for Consult Kenny.

In my last post I commenced this series (in collaboration with Dorcas of KLEANHOUSE decor) addressing the question about design trends for 2023, I guess our answers were insightful.

Today, I have questions 2, 3 and 4 with the answers adjoined as you will see in the slides to follow 👇

*Q2: Which is better, ready made or custom made furniture pieces?*

As a space planner, I have a natural bias for custom made furniture as it allows for flexibility and adoption of bespoke concepts that makes every project unique in its own way.

However, there is a sense of control plus freedom that comes with finding the ready-made pieces you like and picking them on the spot.

In spite of my personal bias for custom made furniture, it would be wrong to downplay ready made pieces, as both options should actually complement each other, rather than compete.

*Q3: How do you convert total strangers to paying clients?*

My oh my!!!, I didn't see this coming 😀

The most practical answer I can give to this question is "seek to build trust by genuinely offering to help, and more so by giving more than they expect".

In my opinion, the first barrier you have to break with any stranger (prospects in this case) is the barrier of trust, and giving more than they expect (in terms of consultation and other professional services) is a very effective way to allay the fear an average prospect would have towards engaging professionals, especially the one they met online.

Come to think of it, there should be a masterclass on this soon
👌.

*Q4: When is the best time to facelift my space?*

Giving a general answer won't do justice to a question like this, as the indicators to the need to facelift your space are absolutely personal.

Some of these indicators will include the nature of your job, your family size and even your itinerary for the year, among others.

So this is a question that requires some more precise details that will serve as a guide on when the right time should be.

By the way, Consult Kenny is always open to be engaged through the interactive channels listed in the signature below.

I equally look forward to enquiries from my audience on other matters related to making the best of your spaces.

I'm Kenny, an interior designer and project manager.

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*THE 'QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK' SERIES... PT. 1*

Hi folks,

Trust you had a productive week.

As work activities and daily living routine resume for the year it has become imperative to pay attention to questions about how best you can utilize your spaces in 2023, hence the emergence of this series.

Although there are different questions coming from the audience, it appears there is a particular one that tops the list.

*Q1: What are the design trends for 2023?*

Believe me, the subject of design trends is broad enough to be addressed as a series (as the case was in January 2022), however this time I will be dedicating the whole of today's post to this subject so I'm able to address other questions in my subsequent posts in this series.

So in collaboration with my colleague, Dorcas, here are some of the design trends we are projecting for 2023 👇:

*TREND #1: ACCENT LIGHTS*

2023 holds a lot for accent lights. From ceiling to staircases and furniture pieces, there will be adoption of lights for diverse purposes, with the lighting systems mostly controlled by sensor devices

With accent lights taking center stage in the world of lighting this year, it is however important to stress that your crave for accent lights should not override the place for general lighting, where general lighting is the right amount of light needed for you to carry out basic activities in your space.

Pls consult with professionals on lighting for guidance on what works for your space.

*TREND #2: INDOOR PLANTS*

Here is what Dorcas has to say;

With more of us working from home, bringing greenery into your space is vital.

Plants improve the air quality around you and reduce anxiety and stress, making this home decor trend not just functional but also healthy.

Our brains associate nature with relaxing and this helps boost our moods.

If you aren't a 'plant person' consider being one as they are low on maintenance as well.

*TREND #3: WALL PANELS*

Just as in 2022, walls will still be adorned with various forms of wall panels (wood, PVC, glass etc) in 2023.

In some cases, panels will be incorporated into furniture pieces like T.V unit (as shown in this picture), while in other scenarios panels will take the center stage as the dominant component for focal walls, bed headboards, and other furniture pieces.

In other not to be lost in all of these, kindly connect with me on any of the interactive channels listed on my signature below.

I'm Kenny, an interior designer and project manager.

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