The Magic of Inspired Interior Design with Julie Coppa of Julie Coppa Designs

How your home looks and feels, and how it lives, are important components of your life and can ultimately impact your overall well-being. Learn about the magic of inspired interior design with Julie Coppa of Julie Coppa Designs.

Key takeaways:

• Interior design is a relationship oriented business. The goal of the designer is to work closely with the client, to help discover what’s important to them.
  
  
• Information does not always come easy, but Julie likes to ask thought-provoking questions—with the goal of sparking ideas to assist in developing a design that’s a reflection of who they are and how they live.
  
  
• There are many different factors that need to be taken into account when designing a space.
  
  
• Ultimately, the scale of the space is most important, as it guides us in creating interiors that look and feel right. This includes things like the size of the room, the ceiling height, door and window sizes. When something is out of scale, you notice it right away.
  
  
• Scale goes hand in hand with proportion. With each new selection made, proportions are relative to the other pieces in a room. This applies to everything, from rugs which ground a space and anchor furniture to accessories placed upon a tabletop.
  
  
• Interior design is constantly evolving, in response to what is going on in the world. Outdoor spaces are more popular and relevant than ever.
  
  
• Pro Tip: make the outdoor space an extension of the interior. Outdoor spaces have been prioritized and elevated to year-round retreats as COVID-19 impacts our lives. Keep the fixtures and furniture neutral, then bring in pops of color with pillows, throws and outdoor rugs. Mixing materials adds interest, texture and depth. Also consider bringing in pieces that can be multi-purposed, like an ottoman that doubles as a table. And don’t forget the lighting…string lighting is always a crowd pleaser! Heaters, firepits and cozy blankets make outdoor spaces useable year-round.
  
  
• Our surroundings have a profound effect on the way we feel within our four walls. They can lift us up or bring us down.
  
  
• Covid-19 has put a spotlight on our living environments; it’s changed the way we live in our homes. Our homes quickly became a place to work, exercise, and even attend school. Outdoor spaces, home offices and Zoom rooms became priorities overnight. With multiple people being home at the same time—taking calls or sitting in on class—people yearn for defined spaces and dedicated zones.
  
  
• Function and form: one doesn't trump the other.
  
  
• Julie’s mission is to create homes that people love. Homes that reflect their personality and the way they live, that make them smile, and are a sanctuary from the stresses of the rest of the world - a home where they can simply be at home.
  
  

Contact info

Phone: (404) 964-6958

Email: julie@juliecoppadesigns.com

Website: www.juliecoppadesigns.com