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THE SINGLE
FILE Creating cool spaces for
bachelors and bachelorettes
by Brian Patrick Flynn
From color palettes to labor costs, Brian Patrick Flynn shares tips and tricks for helping single first-time homebuyers turn their condos and houses into homes.
I have absolutely no idea how it happened but at some point in my career I became the designer who specializes in designing for singles... and I kinda like it. There's a fresh and exciting newness when it comes to working with guys and girls about town who've taken the plunge into first time home ownership. And as someone who's bought four houses in seven years, I know a thing or two about the process.
Sure, hunting for that perfect chesterfield sofa or searching high and low for an art piece that really speaks to one's taste is fun, but the truth is 70 percent of the design process is un-fun and having to say no a lot. And what I mean by that is (a) you have
to use a lot of math, (b) it's all about editing out things that won't last, and (c) it's a constant game of compromise. If you're dealing with designing your own first place or helping a single client or friend navigate through a sea of endless decor options, maybe some of these projects will help you set sail and successfully make it to shore in record time and with change to spare.
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