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Need Design Advice For Website

  • 30-09-2009 10:06pm
    #1
    dartsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I was asked to develop a simple enough website for a friend that makes kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes etc. So far, I've come up with the design shown in the attached screenshot (phone number is hidden).
    I'm aware that it's quite basic but I'm not a professional designer and I'm just doing this in my spare time so I'm reasonably satisfied with the general design.
    However, I would appreciate some advice on how I can take the "bare" look off it, particularly the red background. I will have a small footer running along the bottom but other than that I still feel it lacks something.
    I've Googled quite a bit on backgrounds and pictures but haven't come across anything I can fit in seamlessly.
    I'm not the most creative so I'd appreciate any suggestions.

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    Sukie_asleep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Sukie_asleep


    Put some white squiggles in the bottom left corner... like this

    http://1001christianclipart.com/downloads4/background-clip-art-red.jpg

    but classier, also maybe make the buttons a different colour, its a bit red but otherwise a nice design


  • #3
    dartsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭dartsfan


    Thanks, something like that might work nicely. Ideally I'd like some design related to the site, kitchen, carpentry, etc.


  • #4
    p
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,120 ✭✭✭p


    I'd stick with the bare look. The design you have is pretty ok for a non-professional. Usually it all tends to go wrong when people try to add too much to it. What you've got is fine, just make sure you get some really high quality photos ofthe furniture and let the photos do the talking. :)

    Also, on a more general note regarding the design. I highly recommend using a pre-defined grid system. Check this one out: http://960.gs/demo.html Just use the grid in the background and align all your elements to it. It will give the site a nicer spacing and more unified look than positioning things by eye.


  • #5
    dartsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭dartsfan


    Good idea, thanks, would have saved me a lot of hassle!


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