You bought your own place and upon entering it, the place is empty. What’s the next step? Of course, to make it livable, it has to be decorated. Many get excited in decorating whether an office, living room, or the entire home. Decorating a room is sometimes enjoying as well as frustrating. Making decisions for interior design is a big deal. It is vital that the interior design provides lasting feelings of comfort and beauty. Homeowners and designers often make mistakes in designing and decorating their room. These errors end up taking up time, money and energy.
Avoid these common mistakes when decorating a room
Many people avoid talking about their decorating project because they are afraid to commit expensive mistakes. Here are some of the common mistakes that can easily be avoided:
1. Choosing and using the paint first – paint plays a very important role in the design. However, it is smart not to pick the paint first. It is recommended to settle first with the essential fabric furnishing such as rugs, pillow, draperies, and upholstery. After which it is relatively easier to pick a color for the walls that will complement the furnishings, whether it's paint or wallpaper.
2. Buying furniture without measuring – homeowners sometimes make mistake in judging the scale of the furniture. Shopping for furniture may sometimes be disorienting. A chair may look just at the right size when it is still in the furniture shop. However, upon purchasing it, you saw that it appears off when placed in the room. It is imperative that you know the measurements you are shopping for. With the use of a measuring tape, measure the area available for each major furniture piece that you need so that you can figure out an acceptable size range. Bring these measurements when shopping for furniture so as to avoid buying the wrong ones that you might regret.
3. One stop shopping – it is a fact that one stop shopping is the trend these days. However, if you are planning to shop for furnishing for the whole house, going to only one store is not recommended. It tends to result in a much less interesting visual appearance. Try boutiques that carry different design lines or stores that draw from different manufacturers and brand.
4. Buying the whole set – it is likewise recommended not to settle in buying furniture in a matching set. For instance buying a bed with matching sofa and love seat. Matching furniture sets do not appear well. Try to mix and match a little to achieve a better interior.
5. Never making a bold choice – settling on a safe choice may result in a space that appears bland or unsatisfying. Do not be afraid to take risks time and again. Choose a dramatic wall treatment and you can layer it with light and breezy pieces to tame the look until it appears great.
6. Making everything bold – bold art pieces, attractive curtains or some vibrant fabrics can be best matched with beautiful and simple decorative pieces. Before adding new items, be sure that they blend well into the entire color palette.
7. Never letting go of the past – if you feel that you have lived in an awful trend for sometime, then it is time to let them go. Adding items without removing something may just cause the accumulation of clutter. Make the interior better by removing the old stuffs and replacing them with what you feel will make the room appear great.
8. Doing things on your own – of course it always feels best if you have done things on your own. Sometimes it is always wise to consult somebody or an expert so you will have more ideas. These ideas may be options for you to try in your home.