OMAKASE IN INTERIOR DESIGN
"Omakase" is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with dining experiences, particularly in sushi restaurants. It translates to "I'll leave it up to you" or "chef's choice." All our clients are different, and this is just one approach we take. Being a client centric firm means catering to your client’s needs. If choosing an interior design omakase approach, here is how it could work:
Designer's Expertise: In an "omakase" interior design approach, clients trust the designer's expertise and creativity to make choices on their behalf. The client gives the designer a general idea of their preferences and requirements, and then the designer takes over, curating the entire design concept.
Customization: It's important to note that an omakase approach doesn't mean a one-size-fits-all solution. The designer should still take the client's individual preferences, lifestyle, and needs into consideration when creating the design.
Materials & Elements: The designer might choose materials, colors, furniture, decor items, and layout configurations based on their expertise and artistic vision, creating a unique and personalized space for the client.
Surprise & Delight: Just as diners who order omakase expect to be surprised and delighted by the chef's creations, clients who opt for an omakase-style interior design might be looking for a unique and unexpected design outcome. They are open to design elements and choices they may not have considered themselves.
Coherence & Flow: A skilled interior designer can maintain coherence and flow in the design while making diverse choices. This is like how a skilled chef ensures that each course in an omakase meal complements the previous one, creating a harmonious dining experience.
High Trust Relationship: To implement an omakase approach successfully, a high level of trust between the client and designer is essential. Clients need to be comfortable with giving up a certain level of control and allowing the designer to make decisions that align with the client's vision.
In summary, applying the concept of "omakase" to interior design involves clients entrusting the designer’s process to make creative and personalized choices based on their preferences and lifestyle. It can result in a distinctive and cohesive design that surprises and delights the client while fostering a strong client-designer relationship built on trust. Many times, this is when a project can become “magic.”