The difference between a Designer, Decorator and Stylist
Are you confused about the difference between interior design, decoration, and styling? Don't worry, you're not alone!
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior design is an art of crafting both the function and the aesthetics of your space, with a primary emphasis on the structural components of a room. It entails carefully curating the fixtures, fittings, and hardware, elements that are meant to remain untouched for years to come. Many interior designers dedicate their expertise towards creating stunning kitchens and bathrooms, where they meticulously choose tiles, specify flooring types, and meticulously deploy a well-thought-out lighting plan. Additionally, they strategically determine the placement of power-points, ensuring convenience and practicality.
The images above from Studio Lifestyling’s website show’s the a remarkable transformation using Interior Design on one of their Hamilton Island holiday home projects. 📸 Photo @francoisebaudet.
Interior Design serves as the solid foundation of a home, setting the stage for a harmonious and visually pleasing living environment.
Think of Interior Design as the foundation of the home.
INTERIOR DECORATION
Interior decoration is an essential aspect of home styling that focuses on adding the perfect finishing touches to a space. It primarily involves rejuvenating the ambiance by re-upholstering sofas or chairs, selecting cushions, curtains or blinds, and incorporating other soft elements that can be easily changed. While interior design also impacts the functionality of a room, interior decoration is more about enhancing the visual appeal and creating a desired emotional response.
Transformation Alert! See above for the before and after of this 20-year-old home that Studio Lifestyling transformed through Interior Decoration Only. With a little bit of creativity and a lot of love, we were able to turn this space into a modern and chic oasis that our clients absolutely adore. 📸 photo francoisebaudet
Interior Decorating It embraces a sensory approach, utilising colour, light, and textures to enrich the overall environment. Unlike interior design, which lays the foundation, interior decoration delves into the realm of finishing touches and soft finishes, encompassing items such as art, rugs, accessories, and even pendants. Moreover, interior decorators possess the expertise to specify specific elements like paint colours or new splash-back tiles, further enhancing the overall aesthetic of a space.
So think of Interior Decorating as basically, anything decorative that finishes off a space.
INTERIOR STYLING
Interior styling is a crucial aspect of designing beautiful living spaces, yet it often goes unnoticed or under-appreciated. It goes far beyond simply fluffing cushions and involves utilising objects to enhance your home.
An example of sophisticated Potocco coffee table in a recent Studio Lifestyling’s Family Home prooject. Oh how about those lovely tones and that standot Dinosaur Designs platter.
📸 photo francoisebaudet
This dining room transformation is a masterpiece! We're obsessed with the contemporary yet warm Sue Beyer artwork that pairs perfectly with this bespoke pink sideboard and handmade Ceramicah table lamps ties the room together - these pop’s of colour ….and are literally the cherry on top for styling in this room! 📸 photo francoisebaudet
Regardless of your preferred interior style or taste, whether you lean towards vibrant colours, soothing neutrals, or exquisite textures, you can still transform your space by arranging items in a way that conveys a specific statement, tells a compelling story, or brings about visual impact, serenity, or tranquility. With the power of interior styling, you can truly make your home the best it can possibly be.
Interior styling is the art of arranging objects.
