The “ME” Space
Interior Design became an interest and a skill of mine at a very early age. My father, with his Caribbean discipline, would make me stay in my room as a form of punishment, and from punishment grew a full blown talent.
As most children do, I used my imagination to create the perfect environment for ME. I would use anything that was out of the norm to make my room as comfortable and serene as I possibly could.
My walls read, “I am smart, I am beautiful, I am different and IT’S OKAY.”
From writing on the walls to bringing in all types of accessories, my room soon became my “ME” space.
The little story from my childhood is what I share will all of my clients. Before HGTV and home design became popular, my desire to work with architects and designers became a part of how I lived and operated. Designing became my favorite past time.
Sharing this skill has now allowed me to work with clients to create their very own ME space. Within their environment they can reflect and show off who they are.
In the past I’ve written about color, furnishings, art, and space, but this time I want to zero in on creating a specific area within a space that focuses on you and only you.
If you live alone, transforming this specific space should be easy, but it may be a little difficult to find a space within the home or apartment that will stand out from the rest if you share your space with family, a roommate or a spouse. If that is the case you can start with a small area.
No matter the circumstances, a good way to start once you have identified the perfect area is to grab a piece of chalk and a chalkboard, make a list, and use it as a guide to transform your space.
Ask yourself:
What is your favorite color?
- What smells do you love?
- What is your favorite flower?
- Do you eat at a table or do you eat out often?
- Do you have a TV in this room?
- Do you carry your phone all the time into this space?
- Do you have a comfortable chair that allows you to sit comfortably?
- Is there a mirror in this space?
- Do you play music in this space?
- Do you have any motivational quotes visible?
- What photos do you have visible?
- Is this a place where you keep everything neat and folded, or in your space do you walk in and kick off your shoes and leave your clothes wherever they land?
Now that you have answered all of these questions ask yourself if you like the space that you have now created. How does your space make you feel?
Does it make you feel…
- Warm and cozy?
- Organized and happy?
- Organized and empty?
- Passionate and sexy?
- Serious or playful?
Remain aware of the message you get when you are in your “ME” space.
Take the evaluation within the small area to help you enhance larger spaces in which you share with your family, your friends, your spouse or anyone else that comes to visit or is there to stay.
Start with yourself, share with family members, and then create an environment that allows for all to have that ME Space.
Please call me with any questions.
Linda Lindsay, Designing Your Lifestyle, 347.731.1020
