The decorating process - Part 5: Installation stage

Part 5 - Installation Stage

Installation day is arguably the most exciting part of the whole process, and it's when you'll see your design come to life

The Importance of Being Prepared

Things don't always go as planned on installation day, so it's good to be as prepared as you can.

• Make sure that the room or the property is ready and empty of builders and building materials.
• Be sure that you line up help in advance – you will at least need extra pairs of hands to carry in heavy furniture, and you may also require a handyman to build things.
• Have a plan for how you will deal with the discarded packaging and other rubbish.
• Things don't always go to plan – something might work on paper but not in reality, so you need to be prepared to roll with the punches and come up with good solutions.
• If you are installing for a client, it's a nice idea to present the finished project with styled-up details such as a dressed table or lit candles.

A Note on Working with Collaborators:

Whether you're designing your own home or working as an interior designer, you'll need to collaborate with other design professionals – be it a kitchen designer or an architect. At the beginning of any collaboration, it's really important to be clear about whose scope covers which element of the project.