Some time back, I chose, with much frustration, new tiles for my common bathroom cos the last set of tiles I chose seemed to be too drastically different from my master bedroom (not a bad thing except for the fact that one was super modern-themed and one was more resort-themed).

Johnny, my interior designer, showed me the revised drawings by placing them in front of me and I didn't even notice the difference. Oh dear... :/

I went back and thought about it and realised that I am heading nowhere at all. I felt lost.

Looking back, I realised that I think I made 2 mistakes from the beginning. 1) I chose the tiles even before I had an idea what the house should look like. 2) I casually mentioned in passing that I like white cabinets.

The result? PURE WHITE and black house. Too modern.

So I decided to email him and tell him what I felt and asked him if we could go back a few steps. I told him to imagine I am a new client and I come to him telling him I want a cozy place. To ask him to propose something as a whole - from wall paints to cabinet laminates, to curtains and vases - everything the designer needs to create that feel.

I told him that although I know that the 3D drawing does not give accurate colour on wall and cabinet laminates, I needed something to imagine from. Wouldn't you rather have something slightly inaccurate than nothing to imagine from at all?

I wondered if he would be angry with me about it. Afterall I handle such clients in my everyday job in advertising.

But he didn't. He was very cool about it and he said ok. I guess my expectations are really low and I have too soft a heart.

Anyway, but that's past. I am glad my house is slowly coming together. I will post pictures of it soon! :)

Here's a preview of my kitchen!