10 Helpful interior design tips for your home
If you’re looking into decorating or remodeling your home, or maybe just one room, but find that you can’t so much as switch around couches without consulting a detailed Pinterest board then you might find these helpful interior design tips useful for your next remodeling venture. Interior design isn’t always the easiest, but with a few helpful tips to guide you, it can be simplified. Below we’ve gathered ten of the top tips to help you when you attempt to design your home!
Remember It’s Your Home
Believe it or not, this is what most people forget when it comes to decorating their homes. It’s easy to get caught up with current design trends and what influencers are doing to their homes but it’s important to keep in mind that you’re decorating your home for yourself and no one else. At the end of the day, it’s your home and no one else’s so make it what you want.
Reuse Old Furniture
It can be tempting to get rid of every piece of furniture that you currently have and go on a shopping spree for a completely new setup, but this may not be the best option. You can save money, and still be able to keep your comfy sofas, with an assessment of how used your furniture really is. Look closely at your rugs and furniture and see what you can do to work with what you already have. You may be surprised!
Start With Returnable Samples
Returnable samples are going to be your best friend when it comes to interior design. Not only will returnable samples make it so that you can see how patterns and colours of fabric will match with paint colours, but you can also see if you like the colour and patterns as much a few days later.
Add Some Red
Looking to add a pop to your home? Adding just a bit of red to a room will give it the pop that it needs and add character. Sometimes a pop of cherry red, whether on a pillow, lampshade or rug is all you need to finish a room off perfectly. If you’re looking to add something extra to your space or think that it might need something more, try adding something cherry red.
Let Light Shine Through Windows
Natural light can add a lot to a room, and people want to spend time in a bright and cheerful spot. Instead of using heavy, thick curtains opt for something lighter that will allow natural light through your windows. Try to go with an unlined blind or light, clear curtain that will still dress the window up but allow light through at the same time.
Paint The Shutters
While we’re on the topic of windows, painting your shutters is a great way to add character to a room. The latest and greatest trend is to paint the shutters in your rooms to match the room and incorporate them into it. This trend is pretty genius, with making any shutters look like they were made for the room.
Create A Mood Board
Mood boards aren’t only fun to create, they’re also hugely inspirational. You can start with getting an idea of what you like from Pinterest and the internet. Then head to your nearest Michael’s and clear out the crafts aisle and get to creating. Put your mood board up where you’ll see it daily and get motivated and inspired for your house decorating.
Use Wallpaper
Wallpaper is the perfect addition to spruce up an ordinary space. Using wallpaper in mundane spaces that would otherwise just be left plain and simple can completely transform them. Hallways and pantries, spaces that would normally be left with plain paint colours, can be completely changed with a bit of wallpaper.
Include House Plants
If you find a space that could include a house plant, don’t be afraid to put it there. Not only are house plants good for the air, but they add cheerfulness and life to the place that can completely change the atmosphere of your home. If you see a spot that you think could use a house plant, don’t be afraid to add it!
A Classic White Kitchen Is A Must Have
Sometimes embracing a classic white kitchen can be signature to a house. They never go out of style and they can be classy and clean. White can be modern and sleek, and you won’t regret going with a classic look. Although you might be hesitant now about it, a classic white kitchen may be your best decision yet.
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