How it all began
It all started with the first birthday party designmy youngest daughter and decorating the party with balloons (registered on the forums of aerodesigners, watched master classes on the Internet, bought balloons). Made basic figures! But then I myself became interested in how to make more difficult and beautiful figures. I trained all my free time, and gave the figures I made to my acquaintances and friends. I began to think, why shouldn't I make figures for money? I consulted with my relatives, who did not believe in my idea. But still, after 6 months I made my first figure for money. I registered on social networks, created a studio website, and things started going!
Tatyana Nikiforova, decoratorPhoto: personal archive
Successes and pitfalls at the beginning of the journey
Before you start your business, you need to draw upbusiness plan, decide on the starting capital (start a business from scratch or invest) and act without being lazy. Because from practice I realized that many only dream of their own business, but do not want to put in the effort, are afraid that it will not work out or that they will be left with nothing. With such an attitude, in principle, a job with a fixed salary will suit you. The most important thing is to believe in yourself!
Inspiration and idols in design
My idols are Preston Bailey, Lidiya Smirnova,Yulia Shakirova. I am inspired primarily by my customers (the first meeting, their interests, and also listen to their dreams to understand exactly what they want). I am also inspired by collections of famous designers. I am inspired primarily by my customers
Bad taste in the decor - how is it?
For me, bad taste in interior design or decor is a mismatch of color schemes, a mismatch of styles in design.
Topical New Year trends
2018 is the year of the Yellow Earth Dog.Therefore, brown, yellow, orange, and gold predominate in the design. These colors are relevant both in large quantities and in small details. At least one light shade should also be present. Current trends are handmade decorations (toys), textile toys, or multi-colored feathers, which will look very unusual both in decorating a New Year tree and in decorating the entire room.
Secrets of home comfort
My universal secret is love. Also textiles, curtains, pillows, blankets and little things: candles, figurines, photographs in beautiful frames, and the frames can be in different styles.
Tips for Beginners
My advice is not to be afraid, to be confident in yourself andbuild a business on your favorite hobby, then everything will work out! When you dream of opening your own business, of course, you need to be ready for difficulties, for sleepless nights, it will not be easy. But all this is quickly forgotten when you see the result and a grateful customer.
Future plans
My studio's plans for the future include developing new directions in decor (New Year's decoration of events, country houses, offices, window dressing, etc.).
