Not all homeowners can afford to bring in an interior designer to make their house look classier and more coordinated but at the same time, everyone wishes to have their home designed by the best.
That being said, and we say this without meaning any disrespect towards the hard work interior designers put in, it can’t be denied that many homeowners would love to design their abodes as per their whims and desires. If you also belong to the latter category, worry not, because we’re here with a solution.
Let’s take a look at some basic principles that professionals generally follow when designing a space and putting the finishing touches on it. These tips can give your space that professional look without you having to spend a ton of money employing the services of a professional.
Find inspiration from Pinterest, websites, or magazines
The first step to creating the home of your dreams is to create an inspiration collage for the interior of the house. You could do this by going onto platforms like Pinterest and saving pictures of house interior styles that appeal to you, or you could grab some magazines lying in your home or at a nearby bookstore, and cut out the pictures of interiors that you find attractive. Once you’re done saving, cutting, and collecting, lay everything out so you can see the bigger picture and manage your creative project on a macro level.
George Milton/Pexels | The first step to creating the home of your dreams is to create an inspiration board for the interiors of the house
Use only three shades of colors
Once you have selected the basic aesthetic of your home, it is time you picked a color scheme. Choosing a color scheme can be tough–when trying to design and revamp your house’s interior, only choose colors that speak to you. Though we’ll not tell you what colors to pick, one key thing to keep in mind is to mix three shades or colors. Choose the main color for the walls, another color for the chairs and couches, and then the third color in small areas like pillows, flowers, and cubbies to brighten the place up. Keep in mind that the colors are mostly influenced by the amount of sunlight you bring inside.
Max Vakhtbovych/Pexels | When trying to design and revamp your house’s interior, only choose colors that speak to you
Include statement-making furniture pieces
A common mistake often made by homeowners is including too many small pieces of furniture and other accessories in one room. This only serves as clutter and confusion to the eye. Instead, try populating the space with larger furniture pieces. For instance, a large sofa with a few slender armchairs on the side is the way to go to make the room feel more spacious and balanced.
Mikail Nilov/Pexels | Try having larger, statement furniture pieces. For instance, a large sofa with a few slender armchairs on the side
Bottom Line
Now that you have an idea of what the first few steps towards interior designing your home should be, it’s time you made this dream a reality. Thanks to websites like Pinterest, you now hold the power of designing your home exactly how you’ve always wanted to!
