Creating Your Own Interior Design Identity

Creating Your Own Design Identity

Story By: Nicholas Alexander

As design enthusiasts, we all desire to live in a space that uniquely reflects our own idea of beauty.  We all come from different backgrounds that helps form our opinions about design. You may find yourself endlessly searching for images in magazines or Pinterest that reflect your own style. Replicating a design will never provide you with a space that represents your individuality. At Nicholas Alexander Designs I focus on inspiring people to create their own sense of style.

Welcome into our living room. My husband Tyler Johnson and I moved into an apartment in Denver, Colorado about 2 ½ years ago. On a very small budget we were able to transform this apartment into a contemporary retreat. We selected a color palette, collected items from art galleries and even built our own coffee table.










The first step in designing your own space is to realize that your style is unique. Your space should reflect your own distinct experiences, and should be a true reflection of who are as a person. We hand painted a leaning shelf to display artwork we have purchased in the Santa Fe Art district. 

Never settle for replicating someone else’s idea of beauty.




The second step in the design process is to give yourself permission to indulge in the creative process. Let yourself be free of attachment to the items in your home, and begin to dream about a space you can’t wait to come home to.  You do not need to have a large budget, or even shop at expensive furniture galleries.  

We installed shelves and LED lights from Ikea in the corner to feature glass art for less than $50.  We found a coffee table at a hotel in Beaver Creek that was priced at $900. We designed and built our own coffee table for $120 

You are so much more creative and talented than you give yourself credit for. 

The third step is to find creative ways to display items that are important to you. We created a feature wall for our wedding and engagement photos.  We included our marriage certificate, wedding invitations, and even featured a card that I gave to Tyler on the morning of our civil union.
This is your home, not a museum. Sentimental items can and should be included in your design plan