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Nine Interior Design Tricks With big Impact

You don't have to remodel or renovate to completely transform a space. Here, Nancy Mikulich, ASID, principal designer and owner of Oasis Home by NLM Design Interiors, offers nine interior design tricks with big impact on any room. 1. Curtains higher than windows make ceilings look higher. If your ceilings are a little low, try replacing your standard curtains with curtains that extend above the top sill of your windows. 84- or 96-inch curtains are the longest standard sizes; longer ones will most likely need to be custom ordered. 2. Low furniture adds height as well. Filling a space with low furniture adds space between the tops of pieces and the ceiling, creating a greater perception of depth. Opt for chairs with low arms, ottomans, stools and low sideboards. 3. Mirrors reflect light and make spaces feel brighter. A large decorative mirror looks great as the focal point of a room and also serves to brighten the space by reflecting light from your windows. Make sure to place your mirror perpendicular to the window and not opposite it lest the light bounce right back out. 4. A glass shower makes a small bathroom feel bigger. If you have a bathroom with limited square footage, replace the curtain or frosted pane with clear glass. What you give up in privacy is made for in added depth, especially if your flooring continues right into the shower. 5. Paint in unexpected places turns ordinary items into focal points. Make an ordinary bookcase a room's main attraction with a bright coat of paint covering the back. This trick works with mantels and even the insides of closets as well. 6. Stacked books show variety. Instead of lining up all your books in a row like a library, stack some on their sides three or four high. If you have cube-shaped shelves, alternate horizontal and vertical books. 7. No one ever complained about having too many pillows. You can easily fit five pillows on a couch-two throw pillows on either end and a long, supportive pillow in the middle. Mix patterns and solids, large and small prints, florals and geometrics for some variety. 8. Texture add personality to neutrals. Neutral colors are popular because they boost resale value more than bold colors, but they don't show much character. The solution? Texture! It adds a level of comfort to a room while maintaining that timeless appeal. 9. Negative space makes a space look balanced and uncluttered. Avoid a cluttered appearance by embracing negative space between design elements. Take an honest look at everything in your room and decide whether it adds anything to the overall design or function of the room. If not, you're better off without it. Interior Design in Monmouth County, NJ Oasis Home by NLM Design Interiors in Asbury Park is a one-stop destination for expert interior design services and one-of-a-kind home furnishings. Visit Oasis Home at 627 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, or call (732) 775-5151 or visit oasishomedesigns.com for more information. Oasis Home by NLM Design Interiors 627 Cookman Ave Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (732) 775-5151 http://www.oasishomedesigns.com/ For more than a decade, NLM Design Interiors has fostered the development of a design style by infusing many creative endeavors: interior design, photography, art collection, fashion and music. From the boutique store, OASIS HOME, located in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Nancy and her associates build on the passion for design and curation of home decor, art and all things beautiful and unique. NLM Design Interiors is known for creating spaces that are striking, poetic environments combining clean lines and classic form.

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5 Reasons to Work With Nancy L Mikulich As Your Interior Designer

You deserve to live in a fabulous space with rooms that exude comfort, happiness and a true reflection of your personality and style. You know that truly effective design doesn't happen by accident but you might be intimidated by the thought of hiring an interior designer, thinking it is only for the very wealthy. The truth is hiring an interior designer, and specifically, Nancy L Mikulich, of NLM Design Interiors and her design studio, OASIS HOME will not only get you better results but it could actually save you money.

Here are some of Nancy's reasons to hire her firm.

1. Avoid expensive mistakesWorking with your budget, an experienced interior designer is capable of adding more value to your home and place of business. Designers understand where you are going to achieve the best value."I like to tell clients that we understand which furnishings and materials are worth the expense and which are not, and how we can achieve a particular look for less."With over 10 years of providing interior design services to discerning clients in NJ and NY, Nancy's firm excels at delivering clients with custom designed products."We have been working directly manufacturers since the day we established our business. This way we deliver custom designed spaces and can also pass along furnishings at a discount."

2. A detail-oriented appraisalHave you decided that you need to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, or, refurnish your master bedroom or family room? Or, are you opening an office that needs to be designed to convey the your brand appropriately?Completing a professional design requires an assessment of your space as an essential first step. An interior designer will help you gain insight into any problematic details and develop a well-thought-out plan and program to get the job done.Most clients lack the expertise, time and resources to know how to achieve their goals for a well-designed and functional space."Don't be afraid to have an ongoing conversation with your interior designer. This is a collaborative effort and what we do all day long. I have been trained to integrate your needs and vision into a design and plan encompassing both aesthetics and functionality."

3. Steer renovation projects around obstaclesUnderstanding how design elements impact construction is an imperative part of making a renovation a success. Having a defined plan and engaging your interior designer as a liaison to express your vision to your contractors is vital."The process can be overwhelming to a homeowner or business owner who simply does not have the time to manage contractors."An interior designer can help you to address unforeseen needs. Perhaps you will be expanding your home media system in the future. You may have the special needs of an aging parent or employee to consider, or perhaps your family is growing. These are all factors to consider when addressing new designs or shopping for new furniture. A designer can help you make decisions about furnishing your home or designing your office.

4. Enjoy a mix of materialsWood, metal, cloth, leather, glass, stone and even plastics. It's a whole new world full of creative options for materials, colors and textures to choose from. The choices are unlimited and a professional designer understands all the possibilities.Nancy Mikulich is an educated interior designer, credentialed and trained to help each client make appropriate finish selections; creating truly one-of-a-kind designs."I am trained to develop the whole design concept encompassing both material aesthetics and functionality; to interpret what is in a clients' heart and mind, and bring their vision to life."

5. Work as a team"We approach each project as a collaboration with our clients. We don't impose our ideas on them. It is about teamwork. We create a unique space together. We respect and value the input of our clients. Ongoing communication is very important."Nancy Leffler Mikulich, the principal of NLM Design Interiors, is an award-winning interior designer, celebrating over 10 yearsof providing full service design services to clients throughout the New Jersey and the New York area.If you need an experienced interior designer to help you create your dream space, contact NLM Design Interiors at (732) 775-5151, via their website http://www.oasishomedesigns.com or visit their retail furnishings shop, Oasis Home at 627 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ.