Interior Design for a Bedroom

The finished guest suite bunkie in Muskoka. It looks very similar to the perspective drawing.The furniture was place in the bunkie exactly how it was designed in the 3D drawing

Muskoka Bunkie Guest Suite

You may be planning to embark on your interior decorating project soon! But, you may not be aware that there are several steps to your interior design process, and creating drawings is one of them. At Lynteriors, we assist you whether you need floor plans, 3D drawings, or both to ensure your interior design vision is achievable. Interior design drawings are precious, and I’ll explain why in the following text.

For example, picture being able to visualize how furniture, wall colours, and floor finishes harmonize in your new home or cottage space. It’s achievable with the use of drawings. I utilize software designed to help you envision and comprehend how your ideal space will look. These drawings also demonstrate what will work and what won’t, providing a sneak peek into the appearance of your final product. It is valuable as it reduces unexpected negative surprises. The owners of a lake house in Muskoka had an unfinished space above their garage. They had a vision for the space and wanted to assess its viability. In 2021, they requested a floor plan, or rather, a computer-generated design from Lynteriors.

This project was fun because the space was unfinished. The photo below shows the unfinished guest bunkie above the garage. I love to help homeowners create their dream space. The first thing we did to get the project going was to book a consultation. After all, the first interior design phase of any design project is a consultation with your interior designer.

The unfinished bunkie above the garage in a Muskoka lake house.

The Consultation Phase


During the consultation, I took measurements to help the owners determine if their ideas for the space were feasible. Initially, they were considering creating a guest suite for friends with children. They were contemplating using bunk beds and a Murphy bed. And they wanted a sitting area in the space. Here is where elevation drawings or 3D drawings come in handy. They allow the homeowner and the designer to visualize whether these beds and a sitting area fit in the space.

Why the Concept Design Phase is Important:

The next phase of the design process is creating a concept design which includes drawings. So, I rendered a perspective drawing to check if the room could accommodate a Murphy bed or bunk bed. It quickly became clear that the walls were not tall enough for either bed. Some walls were less than five feet tall since the space was constructed in the garage attic. It meant a pull-down Murphy bed wouldn’t work because the walls weren’t tall enough to accommodate it. Placing a bunk bed in the middle of the room was also not ideal.

The perspective drawing clearly showed the low wall heights. Perspective drawings aid in visualizing furniture placement and prevent costly mistakes when purchasing. In this case, it saved the homeowners money by preventing them from buying a Murphy bed that wouldn’t have fit. Instead, the perspective drawing below reveals the room could accommodate a queen bed, a twin bed (but just barely) and a sitting area.

3D or perspective drawings showing how the guest bunkie will look.

Why Interior Design Projects Take Time

After completing the drawings, the homeowners changed their plans for the room. Instead of using it for guests with families, they decided to add a dining area and turn it into a guest suite for two. They also planned to use it as an Airbnb. They completed the rest of the project on their own. It took a while for the Lake of Bays township to approve their plan since they needed to add an outside fire safety staircase for the bunkie. Projects in Muskoka can take a long time to complete.

I recently asked them for a client review, and they kindly provided the following Google review. You can click the button below to see the original testimonial.

Original Google Review

It was a very pleasant experience dealing with Lynn, designing a guest suite above the garage. She came and took multiple measurements and with the help of her computer came up with a design that works for us and looks awesome.

Helen

Concept Design and Furniture Plan

They needed a furniture plan to make purchasing decisions and arrange items attractively. I created a computer-aided furniture plan to determine how many beds would fit in the space and whether a sitting area would also fit. The photo shows a queen bed, a twin bed, and a sitting area. The floor plan indicates that the sitting area with two armchairs would fit. It also shows that a twin bed and queen bed fit too. However, the floor plan did not show the not-so-tall walls. That is where elevation or perspective drawings (3D) like the one above come in handy.

Furniture plan showing where to place the guest suite furniture.

Wrap-Up

It took about three years to complete their project, but many of the owner’s friends and family guests have already enjoyed the space. Unfinished spaces often take time to transform into your dream space, especially if you are in Muskoka.

The homeowners of this lake house bunkie wanted a floor plan to ensure their dream for the space was feasible which was to make in a guest suite with a sitting area. The furniture plan clearly showed what furniture would work and where to place it. Furniture plans and other drawings are invaluable. At Lynteriors, we can help you with part or all of your renovation projects, including providing you with concept design drawings, as we did for the owners of this lovely lake house bunkie. Lynteriors can help you with your project too. So, contact us today!

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Photo of Lynn Asbury looking at interior design drawings.

I, Lynn Asbury, am the founder of Lynteriors which provides interior design and decorating services in Aurora, Ontario, and the surrounding area.

Designer by Your Side

Do you need help decorating an area of your home but want to do it yourself? Perhaps you need advise as to how to style your bookshelves. As you can see from the photo below we can help you with that. Do-it-yourself consultations are budget-friendly and allow you to get interior design advice or help. It can be a collaborative in-home design session in which we plan, design or shop for furnishings for your space. Lynteriors can help you in many other ways too. For example we can help you pick light fixtures that tie all your rooms together if you have an open-concept space.

Styled shelf with blue and white accessories.
Styled Shelf in Breakfast Room

So, I can shop with you to advise you and to help you pick furnishings such as lighting, throw pillows and so on that you prefer. For example, I helped a Newmarket homeowner pick a ceiling fixture for her entryway. I gathered information during the consultation to find out about her preferences and so on. I sat beside her while we were on her computer, to help her pick out a light fixture she loved that would tie all her open-concept public rooms together. The photo of the light fixture and her testimonial is at the end of this page. She even received a discount on her light fixture because she bought it through me! It worked because her ceiling fixture was black. Selecting items online can be challenging, as the colours may not always be accurately represented. I recommend visiting a showroom to view the items in person. If visiting a showroom is impossible, it’s best to opt for solid black items when shopping online since black appears consistent under all lighting conditions.

DIY Consultation Package for colour, accessories, lighting or window treatments (and optional shopping day)

If you are a DIY-kind of person looking for a little expert advice or ideas on how to:

  • update your room using accessories without spending a fortune
  • pick a colour scheme that you will love
  • change a window treament(s) or lighting to work with your tastes
  • need decorating advice with staging in mind

then this package is for you.

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How it Works:

You send Lynteriors….

  1. A questionnaire will be emailed to you by Lynteriors to help me understand your vision and desires for the space and or problems you may be experiencing. For example, do you need a paint consultation, or do you want advice on picking the perfect ceiling fixture for your space? After you answer the questions on the questionnaire, you send it back to me. The questionnaire is the most crucial part of the process.
  2. Photos of the room(s)
  3. Inspirational photos you have collected.
  4. An in-home consultation is set up where we can together pick out furnishings or paint colours etc. that will create your dream space.

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    “We bought a new house that had a number of light fixtures that we did not like and were not to our taste. Lynn came and did a consultation and helped us to choose something that fitted the space and our style much better. There is so much choice out there that it was hard to see the wood for the trees! Lynn has a keen eye and a good sense of style.”

    Megan, Newmarket

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    Redecorate with Existing and New Furnishings: The Process

    Do you want to refresh and transform your space with new furnishings such as a new coffee table and side table or new dining chairs and table? As you can see from the photos below we were able to do just that for a Toronto couple and their living room condo and a Newmarket couple and their dining room. You may be wondering how our interior design process works. If so read on!

    All our packages begin with a consultation. The next phase for most packages includes a planning phase that includes drawings, followed by the implementation phase as outlined below.

    Toronto condo living room redecorating project

    Lynterior’s Redecorating Process

    Phase #1-Consultation(s)

    1. Includes an in-home personalized consultation in order to find out your dreams for each room and/or problems that you need solutions for in each room, One of the purposes of the meeting is to find out the scope of service or number of rooms that will be redecorated and define your needs or uses for the room(s). 
    2. This meeting is to find out your style and colour preferences for your dream room,  to find out about your lifestyle, and how you want to feel in your home. A questionnaire will be sent out to you asking questions about your preferences and so on that will help me help you with your project.
    3. This is the time for you to show inspirational photos of rooms and furniture styles you dream of having.
    4. This meeting includes a discussion about your investment in the project.

    Phase #2-Planning (or Concept Design Formation Phase)

    This phase is about planning what needs to be done. Since it is a redecorating project it will include planning furniture and perhaps accessories for the space. The plan or design involves something called the design concept based on your style and colour preference and the furniture that can fit in the space and so on.

    How it Works:

    1. A furniture layout floor plan is designed which shows the placement of furniture.

    2. A perspective drawing may be drawn too. So you can experience how the room will look with the furniture in it. It can be difficult to visualize what your room or home will look like from architectural drawings alone. The 3D renderings take all the guesswork out of it!

    3. Recommended fabric samples for the furniture and custom window treatments and photos of light fixtures etc. are brought to you to feel and decide and choose. A mood board is created so you can see how item in the room both new and old can be seen together. There will be an itemized list of costs for the above purchased items.

    4. You may love everything Lynteriors chose. If so great then you can move on to the next phase. If not that is okay. Other items more to your liking can be chosen instead based on your feedback. Design is a process and needs to be collaborative. It is after all about your dream rooms.

    Phase #3- Implementation

    This phase is about ordering, delivering, and installing the furniture and accessories that will transform your space into your dream space!

    How it Works:
    1. Lynteriors project manages the orders, installations and deliveries.
    2. Delivery and installation of your items into the right place takes place now too.
      The result is your dream room(s)!

    Do you want to Transform your space by Redecorating it?

    If you have a redecorating project and want to learn more about Lynterior’s decorating process or are interested in working with me click the button below for your:

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    Example of a Redecorating Project

    One of the owners of the redecorating project featured on this page gave Lynteriors a kind testimonial which is below. Their redecorating project involved all new furniture in their dining room. In their family room a new loveseat was purchased. Most of their existing furniture was kept in their family room. And they received a discount on their furniture that they bought thru me.

    Testimonial:

    Heather, Newmarket, Ontario

    “Lynn worked with my ideas that I had and was wonderful with her suggestions of furniture changes and lighting too. She took us shopping and was so helpful with the details. When our order arrived she came over to make sure everything was as expected. Lynn is wonderful at seeing the potential of your space.”

    Portfolio of a Newmarket Townhouse

    All the rooms in the home were staged with the owner’s furniture.

    During the home staging consultation, it was recommended that the owner rearrange the living room furniture. Accessories from our inventory were brought in. All the rooms including the dining room, hallway and bathrooms were styled with the accessories that were brought in, in order to create a modern contemporary look that families with children prefer. It also makes it easier for them to imagine their similar furniture and accessories in the room. It is because most couples in their 30’s and 40’s who have children prefer modern contemporary furnishings. So, if your home is staged like this, it helps them envision their furniture and accessories in the space and thus themselves living there. When that happens, it is not long before they put an offer on your house.

    Furthermore, this staging project exemplifies how Lynteriors can assist in creating a modern, contemporary style for your home. Whether you seek tips for a DIY decorating project, want to update your furnishings for a redecoration project, or need help with a renovation – with or without adding furnishings – Lynteriors is here to help.

    Portfolio of Aurora Bungalow

    None of the furniture was rented by a rental company

    Vintage mid-century modern furniture made contemporary by contemporary accessories. I recommended that the owners painted the room in a warm white which they did. It helps give it that updated look.

    The furniture in this home was mostly mid-century modern in style. And the accessories ensured the rooms had that modern contemporary mid-century modern look. The neutral colour schemes of the rooms ensures that they look updated and fresh. I love the mid-century modern style. What about you?