Vocation, Vocation, Vocation - Glen Peloso Interiors

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Home & Garden A middle-of-the-road style might be a safe approach, but fear keeps people from taking a chance on something that may suit them more. By <strong>Glen</strong> <strong>Peloso</strong> how to discover your WHEN my team works with a client, the process is sometimes to determine what their style is as they go forward with a renovation or redecorating. What we are talking about here is the discovery of your aesthetic as opposed to what you need in your home. In the studio when we are discussing a client, we start by discussing the function of their life. It’s important that you are aware of what your lifestyle is. Some people we work with have very demanding jobs and as a result the majority of time is spent away from the house aside from sleeping and getting ready. Some people love to eat at restaurants as opposed to home while others are focused on the two children they have, the sports the children are involved in; they love the animals that are part of the family and can’t imagine life any other way. There are no rights and wrongs in this equation, just realities. These determining factors will help you to understand how you use your home, whether it’s a small condo or an expansive property on a large bit of land. Even in a small space, form and aesthetics should follow function. One thing that can help you to determine where to devote the majority of your money in terms of furniture you buy is to try to keep track of how often a room is used in the course of the average week. Many become focused on the occasions when company will visit and as a result they create a home suitable for guests but not necessarily the family that lives in it. If you can track your movements on an “average” week with your family, you may begin to see, for example, that the basement recreation room is the place you and your children spend most of 44 WHATEVER MAGAZINE | SPRING 2012
REDECORATING YOUR HOME? It is wise to devote your budget to making the most used rooms functional and comfortable. WHATEVER MAGAZINE | SPRING 2012 45
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