Whether you are
redecorating rooms within your existing home or renovating a new home
before moving in, creating a beautiful space that works well can be
hard work. It is not a simple matter of seeing a photograph of a
gorgeous interior in a magazine or online and then recreating it as
that interior design may not work in the space that you have, been
affordable for you or suit you daily lifestyle.
Don’t
let that put you off decorating though as you can have the room of
your dreams; designing a room that suits your style, daily lifestyle
and budget is more than possible if you put your mind to it. Here are
a few things to keep in mind when decorating or renovating:
* Plan
It
may seem an obvious point to make but if you don’t have a plan of
what you want to achieve it can be easy to get distracted with ideas
that don’t compliment your dream design, mistakes can be made and
the task of decorating your room can spiral out of control. Part of
planning is testing out ideas - get samples and make informed
decisions rather than rash, spontaneous decisions so you don’t end
up making mistakes such as painting a room based solely on a paint
card and realising the shade is wrong for the room or you hate it.
* Self-control
Going
hand in hand with careful planning is self-control. If you have a
particular style in mind avoid being tempted with items you find that
do not compliment it even if on sale. Likewise don’t buy things
just because they are on sale if it won’t suit the room or fit in
the space as you are not saving money if it is not needed or
suitable.
* Stick
to budget
When
planning on decorating or renovating a room consider what is your
budget. This will help you plan what is achievable and what is not.
When considering your budget it is worth considering whether you are
starting with a clean slate or using items such as furniture you
already have but changing the decor and accessories as this will
impact on how much your budget needs to cover. To help you stick to a
budget careful planning and research is a must. Browse pinterest and
interior design blogs and websites to find ideas. Compare prices and
look for budget hacks for more expensive ideas you love. Self-control
and planning will help you stick within your budget.
* Space
Decide
on the purpose of the room - what you want and need from the room.
Whilst some rooms have a strong purpose - kitchen, bathroom etc.
others don’t have a one size fits all purpose, for example for some
the living room is all about a TV whilst others want a space to
entertain in. Also many homes nowadays have rooms that split dual
purposes; dining room with office space, living room with play area
for children and bedroom with nursery area for their baby. If you can
decide what you want from the room then you can design around the
function of the room.
* Hire
an interior designer
If
decorating and renovating fills you with dread or you want to save
yourself time and hassle consider hiring an interior designer. As
Sloane and Sons Tub Chairs attest in their informative guide What you should consider when hiring an interior designer an interior designer
is a skilled professional who works with clients doing all the
sourcing, planning and staging to create rooms and spaces that work
for them. If you are considering hiring the skills of an interior
designer to help bring your dream room/s to life take a look at the
detailed guide to gain insight into how to pick an interior designer
thanks to tips like perusing testimonials and questioning their
design ethos.
Good
luck with the decorating!
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