Florida décor options are no longer just pink flamingoes. Packing your belongings and moving to Florida may have you wondering how to prepare for the interior design of your new home or business. One major difference depending on the location that you’re moving from is a difference in the weather. The further away that Florida is from your previous location, the more likely that you are moving from cooler to warmer weather during most of the year.
Most other regions in the U. S. and a number of other countries, are not as warm and sunny as Florida. Therefore, you would probably prefer using less formal and stuffy furnishings contributing to a cooler environment. Just like you will likely pare down your clothing because of the differences in weather, you should have a similar approach to your interior design adjustments. If your previous location has similar weather, keeping more of your furnishings may be practical. You should then determine if you want to keep displaying the style of your former location, adopt a more Florida design aesthetic, or a combination of the two.
Another consideration closely related to the weather is the temperature and humidity. Florida has a relatively high humidity throughout the year. Items like wool fabrics may not be ideal. You might prefer using other fabrics like cotton or fabric blends. However, if you’re set on using some of your favorite fabrics or finishes regardless of their suitability, there might be some ways to compromise by using smaller amounts of an item or using it only in limited or specific areas that might have less of an effect of adding more heat to already high temperatures. Instead of wool curtains, you could use wool pillows or a wool rug for instance. If you live near the beach, you might even have a preference for an even more casual coastal style that can be found in other beach communities throughout the U. S.
The state of Florida stretches geographically more from the North to the South than from the east to the west. Depending on your new location, the architecture and interior design can differ. From the Art Deco of Miami to the coastal beach design of the beach communities. The larger cities may feature more modern and contemporary architecture and décor, while the more rural areas may have a more vernacular approach.
The architecture and interior design of business areas tend to follow the overall design emphasis in each Florida region. For example, you have Art Deco interior design for residences and businesses in Miami. On the other hand, you have a more casual beach aesthetic for residences and businesses in Florida beach communities like Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, Naples, West Palm Beach, and Boca Raton. Despite these similarities within the Florida region, businesses throughout Florida and even the U.S. tend to have similar overall choices in office furniture for a given interior design aesthetic that could be traditional, contemporary, etc. Other influences in making adjustments to your office décor may be largely affected by your business brand. You might just be able to transfer your business office aesthetic to Florida with little to no change to promote your brand. In other cases, changes to carefully selected architectural or interior details could retain the integrity of your corporate brand while alluding to the fact that the space is the Florida headquarters or division.
Living in a year round climate controlled environment may allow you to keep some of your current possessions as part of your new interior décor. However, you might want to survey your items and discard or replace those that may not fit into your new Florida home or business. Not making any adjustments could even lead to increased maintenance costs. This can occur if you are using materials in a beach area that corrodes more quickly than more durable materials in the relatively more salty environment. It can also occur if you are using materials that keep your space warmer, resulting in your ventilation equipment having to work harder and use more energy, ultimately leading to higher electricity bills.
Besides reducing your furniture and accessories, you might also need additional furnishings if you’re moving to a home with more living spaces than your former one, such as Florida sunrooms, outdoor kitchens, and pool areas common in the region. Before deciding what to bring with you and what to leave behind, an interior design consultation can be invaluable to better understand your overall interior design plan. An interior design plan can not only help you determine if specific items will physically fit in your spaces, but could also address the aesthetic of each space. Having that information will allow you to more confidently make all of the subsequent purchases and decisions necessary for your relocation. You might prefer to obtain an entirely new interior design or incorporate existing pieces within your plan. Contact Colorfinity for assistance in developing this plan and personalizing your Florida home or business.