Creating
the perfect home requires a lot of time and energy. There are so many things
you need to take into account, especially if you are new at it. There are
some very basic things to get you started.
1) The
first thing to look at is the personalities that are in the house. If you are
single then you only need to look at your own personality. For couples, the personalities are very often opposites.
One may be outgoing and the other conservative. Be prepared to compromise when
making decisions on design and color.
2) Browse
through magazines and design books to get an idea of what you really like and
what makes you comfortable. This really gives you the visual you need to think
with when it will come to designing your own rooms. If you’ve never designed a
room before, it can be intimidating
staring at those blank white walls trying to figure out what you are going to
do in there. Magazines can really help a great deal there by helping you choose
an inspiration room as a guide.
3) The
color of the walls will set the tone for the room so really take your time on
that one. First start with the colors you like. If you already have furniture
or have some in mind, look carefully at
the colors in them. You can draw upon some of the colors in fabrics you will
use in the room. If you are having trouble deciding, then go back to the magazines or books and see
how the walls are painted and look for the color accents in the furniture and
how they all relate. If you are using a picture of a room as your inspiration
then it can be a lot easier to get the color right.
4) When
you put your furniture pieces in the room, keep in mind the flow of the space you are in.
You don’t want to make a room too small or choppy looking. Usually you know if
it is not quite right. Rearrange until it is right.
5) Accent
pieces go a long way in finishing up the look of a room. Plants and fresh cut
flowers are great to put into any room. They have life in them that gives a
comfortable feeling to any space. A crystal vase or candles can also soften a
room. Framed posters or print and paintings on the walls are an age old custom
of design. It is a staple that will never go out of style.
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