Welcome back! Sorry for the delay…Friday afternoon was a bit hectic here (Lisa had a date with some seats behind home plate at the Cubs game!)
I made a trip to Ikea …twice this week!!! I learned how to maneuver through the bathroom and kitchen sections (they’re both on different floors…but hey, FITBIT points!) I quickly learned about all the different available finishes and options for cabinetry. The most important experience was how to get quote summaries…. I was a little nervous. I didn’t want to mess anything up, but Lisa is a great boss and made sure I knew exactly what I needed to ge when I was there! So don’t you worry fellow IKEA fanatics, the quotes were successfully put together and delivered!
Since interior design is basically my life, I couldn’t help but wander a bit through the displays set up. Some of my favorites where the kitchen ones! When the coast was clear, I discreetly (and always effectively) snapped a quick selfie of me in my favorite kitchen display.
Another highlight of the week was my second install of the summer! I got to see another one of Lisa’s fabulous designs put to life! I love watching how everything ties together in the end. How the pillows always end up complimenting the couch, and bursts of color pop in their locations. It’s days like these that make me excited to get started with my career and really makes me believe that all those long hours in studio and in class will be worth it!
This week I also made a new furry friend, Lisa’s kitty Bear. He kept me company one day while I was product researching! He is hands down the cutest cat I’ve ever seen. How can you resist cute little Bear?!
Top Five Discoveries of The Week
1). Putting a bedskirt on a bed is THE HARDEST THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD..well almost. I’m pretty sure I don’t need to workout for two weeks after this task. TIP: make sure you have a strong man near by. If you can move the mattress yourself, well God Bless your soul.
2). IKEA is a fantastic low budget option for cabinetry (we are creating a bar and media credenza!). If you need a quote for installation or need to plan your kitchen, IKEA offers a sweet option to create your layout! On their computers, you’re able to browse the various cabinet options; you can place them where you want. Then if you would like, you could print it out or send it in to be quoted!
3). It’s important to measure from the floor to the ceiling in various places because sometimes (especially in older homes) the floor to ceiling heights may vary!
4). Sometimes the actual fabric doesn’t look exactly the same as the sample. This is why sometimes a larger sample swatch would be beneficial to get a better look at the color or the pattern. Also when looking at a sample be sure to take a look at it from different angles because sometimes the colors vary according to the angle seen.
5). I’ve discovered a ton of new lighting and furniture manufacturers! Before my internship, I only knew of Home Depot and a select few places I learned about in school. But WOW! There are so many options!! I also learned you need to refine your search based on the Client’s price points.
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