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How an Interior Design Project Can Transform Your Life

How an Interior Design Project Can Change Your Life

An interior design project is much more than choosing colours and beautiful furniture. It is a creative and technical process that transforms spaces, improves well-being and reflects the personality of those who inhabit them.
Simply put, it is a set of drawings and descriptive texts prepared by an interior design professional to create well-proportioned, functional and aesthetically balanced environments. The goal is to always ensure three fundamental elements: functionality, aesthetics and comfort.
But for me, the concept goes even further. A true interior design project requires creativity, innovation and, above all, empathy. The great added value of an interior designer lies in their ability to interpret the client's lifestyle — their history, their habits and the way they want to live in their home. That is what truly distinguishes a good professional.

Meeting room with hundreds of fabric and wallpaper samples that we have chosen for interior design projects.

The Beginning: Getting to Know the Client and the Project

Every interior design project begins with a preliminary meeting. This first encounter is much more than a simple exchange of ideas: it is the beginning of a partnership based on harmony, trust and transparency.
I like to welcome clients to my studio, my little creative world — a cosy space filled with fabrics, samples and pieces that reflect the spirit of our work. This is where the magic begins.

Margarida Bugarim working on choosing finishes for the interior design project of an apartment in Lisbon

The Ideas Lab: Creating the Concept of Space

When the project reaches us, what I call a true laboratory of ideas begins.
We carefully study the floor plan, make countless sketches and explore various solutions until we find the perfect layout — one that respects the client's needs and creates a natural harmony between functionality and beauty.
The way we arrange the furniture, objects and lighting is essential for the comfort and experience of the space. Every detail is thought out so that the final result is balanced and personalised.

Mood board for an interior design project for a bedroom featuring wood, black and white striped fabric, velvet and metals.

The Creative Phase: Colours, Materials and Emotions

Then comes the most inspiring moment: dressing and decorating the space. This is when creativity takes flight!
Colour palettes multiply in nuances, fabric and coating catalogues cover the tables, and material finishes give shape to the project's identity.
Little by little, each room comes to life. The house begins to reveal its soul, and the client begins to glimpse their future home.

The Presentation: The Dream on Paper

The big presentation day is always exciting. We show plans, elevations and 3D images, accompanied by physical samples that convey the atmosphere of the project.
It is a moment of sharing, where every detail is explained clearly. Often, the proposed solutions are surprising, but that is precisely where the strength and difference of our work lies: proposing the unexpected with confidence and sensitivity.

Desenho ilustrativo de projeto de decoração de um quarto de casal em tons de preto, branco e verde com cabeceira de cama em palhinha e ampla varanda
Desenho de projeto de decoração de sala de estar em estilo contemporâneo com estante e sofá branco de linhas retas e pouf com riscas pretas e brancas

From Idea to Reality: The Realisation of the Project

After approval and budgeting, the most eagerly awaited phase begins — execution.
The empty space is transformed into a living setting: sofas arrive, walls are covered, lamps illuminate new environments. Materials, colours and textures come to life and take on a presence.
Flowers are arranged, candles lit, and the finishing touches are added with curtains and cushions. It is a moment of pure emotion — seeing the client's dream come true.
The result is always surprising: a transformative before and after, where every detail reflects the lifestyle and personality of those who will inhabit the space.
Because in every interior design project, we leave a unique signature, made up of experience, sensitivity, and passion.