Admit it. We’ve all done it. At one point or another, almost everyone has found themselves at the end of an hours long, internet and social media-fueled binge where you look longingly at wonderfully designed and decorated homes, wondering why your home doesn’t look anything like that.
It’s ok! While the perfect look may seem out of reach, it is actually closer than you think. Use these interior design ideas to take the rooms in your home to the next level.
Know How You Plan to Use Each Space
How do you plan on using each space? Your interior design choices need to match the way you plan to use your space. Do you have kids? You better make plans to account for them. Are you expecting to entertain in your home? Or is a sanctuary of peace, dedicated to calmness and tranquillity, what you are looking for? These answers are critical to practical interior design. Before making any aesthetic choices, always determine how each space will be used.
Don’t Be Afraid to Use Multiple Colors
Choosing the right colour scheme for any room can be a challenge if you don’t know what you are looking for. Many people worry about “crowding” a room with too many colours and end up with the same tones, leaving rooms feeling bland. Choose multiple colours and don’t be afraid to be bold.
When it comes to colours, social media can be a great resource. See what others are doing and take the best of other people’s ideas and make them your own!
Textures Add Depth to Your Rooms
Furniture, side tables and accessories do more than add practical uses to your spaces. They are a great way to add texture to your rooms. Experiment with different fabrics on your chairs, lamp shades, curtains, and artwork to bring a room to life. The right textures, mixed with the right colours, can turn a simple room into a masterpiece.
Take Care in Choosing the Perfect Door
Maria from Doors Galore said “It is easy to forget the importance of the doors in your interior design projects. Doors offer a wonderful opportunity to alter the look and feel of a space, simply by changing or painting an existing door.” Should this room have more light? Add a door with windows to bring the outdoors inside. Would you be better served with a rustic touch? A barn door with dark hardware could be exactly what you need. More privacy? A solid panel door with accents that complement the room is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Don’t waste the potential of the doors in your interior design projects.
Know Your Measurements
To effectively design the rooms in your home, it is critical to know the measurements. Ordering furniture that is slightly too big (or small) can have a massive effect on the look of the entire space. It is common in carpentry to say, “Measure twice, cut once.” This is great advice for anyone doing interior design projects. If you must, tape the outline of the furniture you plan on buying in masking tape on the floor. This will give you a good idea of what the room will look like when filled with furniture.
Have a Budget and Stick to It
This may be the most challenging of all! Knowing when and where to rein in the spending will be crucial in getting the right look. With a clearly defined budget, you can know when to splurge and when to squeeze your pennies. For the perfect piece that can tie the room together, spending a little more can make sense. The problem is that, without a budget, that impulse can take over. Know your limits and work within them to create the perfect interior space.
Interior Designing the Home of Your Dreams
Interior design doesn’t have to be left to the pros. Instead of scrolling through other people’s interior design projects, take these ideas and bring your own design dreams to life!
