Whether your furnishing a new home, updating your kitchen or bathroom or you just want some extra inspiration and guidance, here are some top tips from an interior designer Abersoch for simply tweaking your home decor.
Figure Out What You Don’t Like
It’s so much easier for people to express what they don’t like; by putting dislikes into the equation, certain things can be eliminated and others can be narrowed in on. For example; a specific colour might evoke feelings from your childhood, this could have positive or negative connotations depending on the associated memory. These memories and reactions are extremely personal and individual, yet they help to define our tastes.
Determine Your Style
You need to work out how you want your space to feel. Here’s a simple trick to help you condense the field of possibilities – take a look in your wardrobe. Do you favour tailored pieces or do you prefer looser and more comfortable items? Do you tend towards certain colours or patterns? Another way to figure out your style is to think of key words that define how you want the space to feel. Modern, elegant, formal? Inviting, streamlined, traditional?
Build Around Your Space
Space planning is essential; people are often guilty of using furniture which is too large or too small for a space. Build around the furniture that you actually have the space for – think about the balance of space. For those of you with larger rooms, consider establishing zones for different activities; a seating area that is conducive to conversations, another for television viewing, and a work area with a desk for projects or games. Think about the visual weight and distribution to balance out a space; proportion and scale are key to any design.
Mix High and Low Price Points
Don’t be afraid to mix high and low price points, not everything has to be precious to be of significance. Expensive doesn’t necessarily equate to better (whether that’s art, furniture or even wallpaper). Consider looking at “unknown” artists or designers and make your purchases based on shape, comfort, and how that piece fits with you and your needs.
Start from the Ground Up
Design can be overwhelming. People often want a step-by-step guide on where exactly to start – for any room, it’s usually smart to start from the ground up. Think about the floor first, this will then dictate how the other pieces are layered in that space.
Sample Your Paint
Paint selection is one of the most important and cost-effective decisions you can make during the decorating process. Proper paint choices harmoniously connect spaces; consider the house as a whole entity instead of separate rooms. Take how colours affect our mood into consideration – research the different colour connotations before you apply paint to a wall.
