Design ONLINE

LOCAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS HAVE EMBRACED THE CHANGES COVID-19 HAS BROUGHT, WITH SEVERAL WELL-KNOWN DECORATORS LAUNCHING ONLINE SERVICES OVER THIS PERIOD. CANDICE BOTHA TAKES A LOOK AT THREE INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANIES OFFERING VIRTUAL CONSULTING

Onstyle

The brainchild of interior designers and friends Kirsten Wuth, owner of The Design Group, and Carla Taylor, owner of All Things Interior, Onstyle offers the duo’s extensive interior design expertise online. The process involves answering detailed questions about your space, your likes, dislikes and lifestyle, as well as your room measurements, photos of the space and inspiration images. Kirsten or Carla then draw up a design and chat you through implementing it. There are several different packages available to suit different budgets and requirements.

“All our design packages give clients custom designs personalised for a specific room and based on their style and budget,” say Kirsten and Carla. Package differences are based on clients’ needs within the room, as well as the level of customisation.

“We source the furnishings we suggest for your space from a carefully curated mix of well-known retailers and unique, exclusive vendors that we work with directly to help us match your budget and style.” It’s an interactive, accessible and fun way to see your space come to life and because the process is completely online, you and your interior designer can work on the project any time, day or night to create a full design solution to meet your brief.

FOR MORE INFO onstyledesign.com

Taryn Flanagan Interiors

Interior designer Taryn Flanagan has partnered with South African-based Renostation to offer clients a brand new virtual interior design service. “We are proud to be the first design house in KwaZulu-Natal to offer this very exciting scanning app to our clients,” says Taryn.

ABOVE & BELOW:

Friends Kirsten Wuth and Carla Taylor from Onstyle, with one of their looks (right).

We are proud to be the first design house in KwaZulu-Natal to offer this very exciting scanning app to our clients

Using a world-class scanning tool, you can scan your entire space at the touch of a button to create a 3D model in minutes, and capture all your measurements and visuals to be translated into CAD accurately. The entire process is electronic and is compatible with Apple software, with Android to follow soon, and a variety of packages on offer.

Once your space has been scanned, Taryn will have a virtual consultation with you via a video call to get some insights into the kind of design scheme you have in mind – from colour palettes, to overall style, the function of the space, what furniture definitely needs to stay and what new pieces you are looking for. You will be sent a 3D photorealistic design scheme for your space, with personalised recommendations based on your design preferences as well as an architectural model as a SketchUp file.

ABOVE: Taryn Flanagan from Taryn Flanagan Interiors showcases two of her favourites looks (left).

ABOVE: Dhershan Naidoo of Dhershan Interior Design, and below, one of his designs. Dhershan Interior Design

“In times like these, we are all trying to find new ways in which to work and adapt, and we believe that with this new programme, we are able to do this safely and more effectively than ever before,” notes Taryn.

Interior designer Dhershan Naidoo of Dhershan Interior Design has also taken his services online during lockdown. “Our homes have become our world during these uncertain times,” says Dhershan, “and many people want to revamp their spaces or create an ideal home office but are selfisolating, so consulting online gives them access to design expertise virtually.”

Before talking to a client via video calling, Dhershan asks them to send photos of the room or a short video as well as the answers to a client and room analysis questionnaire which gives him a sense of their requirements. “I then go ahead and design the room or house working off their building plans and source digital images of fixtures and furniture from suppliers which I email,” he explains. “I courier samples of finishings like flooring, paint swatches, timbers for cabinetry, fabrics and wallpapers so clients have the opportunity to see and feel before they make final choices.” The process is streamlined and gives clients an interior design service that ticks all the boxes without the for households self-isolating. * FOR MORE INFO dhershan.co.za or dhershan_interior_designs

physical contact with designer and suppliers – ideal

FOR MORE INFO tarynflanaganinteriors.co.za/virtualdesign