Your Home, Your Style: Finding the Right Design Inspiration (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

One of the joys of building a custom home is the freedom to make it your own. But with so much inspiration out there — Pinterest boards, Instagram reels, display homes, renovation shows — it can quickly become overwhelming.

Here’s how we guide our clients to stay inspired, without falling into decision fatigue.

Start with How You Want to Live

Instead of asking what style you like, ask how you want your home to feel. Open and airy? Warm and cocooned? Social or serene? That’s the foundation for every design choice to follow.

Choose a Cohesive Palette Early

Colours, textures, and materials set the tone for your home. Choose a palette that reflects your lifestyle and location, then stick to it. This is one of the most important things you can do for a home that looks beautiful and feels harmonious. We’ll help you build a materials board that feels polished but personal.

Keep a ‘Hard No’ List

It’s often easier to start by deciding what you don’t like. Hate glossy tiles? Can’t stand pendant lights? Great. Eliminating options can bring clarity to your vision.

Trust the Process (and the People)

You don’t have to make every decision alone. At Orenshaw, we work closely with clients to refine and simplify. With decades of experience, we know how to bring your inspiration to life, without the overwhelm.

Your home should reflect who you are, and not just trends. Let’s design something that truly feels like yours.