If you like to have things personalized or were the type of kid that doodled on the
cover of your notebook, you may want to look into obtaining custom furniture. Nothing can make a home more yours than filling it with furniture that was designed with you in mind.
There are some special interior design companies that allow you to create your own furniture, taking your ideas and bringing them to fruition. Although a relatively new concept, they are growing in popularity every year.
You can basically get furniture that looks good but is different enough to be declared unique. If you want your living space to be organized stylishly, this is a great option.
Many of us know what we like, but don't exactly know how to make it ourselves. You may be the kind of person that just goes to IKEA and picks out whatever speaks to you; this is certainly easier than sitting down and taking the time out to draw up some designs.
Try looking through magazines and catalogs for ideas. Magazines that feature furniture products are great for giving you a framework around which to design your own pieces.
If you manage to find anything in the books you read, save it so you can bring it to the design firm later. They will prove invaluable when trying to explain what you are looking for.
Once you get a feel for what you like and have a basic skeleton around which to base your theme, take two a design firm and tell them what you are thinking. It is their job to take the pictures and any ideas you have and create something that is uniquely yours.
Ask to see the portfolio of your design firm before you choose. They can be used as points of reference to show you how good the firm is. Just be sure that you don't take any ideas from the portfolio, because someone else will obviously have the same designs.