Decor Challenged? 5 Tips To Help You Be A Pro!
For many people, decorating can seem like a daunting task. Which paint color to choose, will that fabric wear well and how to integrate all elements? The key is to surround the room with artistic items that are meaningful and represent the tastes of the people who will inhabit the space. Below are some tips that professional designers have used to create new rooms and update older ones.
1. Clear Away Clutter
Have a garage sale or store belongings that are not immediately needed. Remove everything possible out of the room. Beginning with a clean canvas and an empty room is the best way to start the design process. This allows the mind to wander and consider many more options than a space filled with things. Also, it is the only way to tell how newer things will blend with older items that will be retained. It will also give you an advantage when it comes to spacing and grouping your new furnishings in the room. It’s hard to envision a new decor with the old still hanging around and cluttering the space.
2. Make A Plan
Consider the big picture by envisioning the space as an Impressionist painting. This can help set the mood created by different colors, textures and shades. Then choose finishes and objects that match the imagined reality. Take pictures of the items and colors you are considering. When visiting the paint store, gather many paint color choices. Try placing the photographs on a bulletin board or piece of cardboard to get a sense of how the room will come together. Then, lay everything out to ensure that the space will still function. For instance, the traffic and air flow in the room should be optimal. Furnishing proportions should be comfortable and appropriate for the room.
3. Use Creative Art There are many ways to hang pictures, framed art, knick knacks and other art pieces. For instance, consider various types of gallery groupings of family, travel and other photographs. Try mixing vertical with horizontal prints as a focal point above a sofa or blank wall. Try online art websites, such as www.artismo.com, that offer unique framed artwork to enhance your space. Identical frames can create cohesion with unique and personalized artwork. When each grouping is framed differently, this adds more intrigue to the look.
4. Room Accents Using a clean design with minimalist color schemes makes it easier to try various colors, textures and spacial ideas. For instance, avoid using a patterned wallpaper unless you are willing to live with it for quite some time. Also, be aware that other design options will be limited in terms of mixing other patterns. It is easy to use vibrant throw pillows and other accents to transform any room into a completely different space.
5. Less Is More Famed designer Coco Chanel, whose clothing and other designs have stood the test of time, has commented that people should assess their appearance in a mirror and then remove one item. This same theory can easily be applied to home decor. Rather than simply accumulate accessories, art should be meaningful and thoughtfully placed. In fact, it is better to leave a space empty until the right piece is found to fill the area.
Finally, while many people may tend to go for timeless designs, this does not mean that they can’t be blended with something unique and out of the ordinary. Always remember that objects and accessories can be moved around, while wall colors are more challenging to change. Above all, have fun with the process and consider as many options as necessary until the design seems right.
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Nadine Swayne presents this article to those who are blankly staring at their walls, wishing for a ‘decorating fairy’ to appear! When searching for creative art, visit sites such as www.artismo.com online that can offer an expansive array of framed artwork for your home. At Artismo, they can help you to envision the decorated room of your dreams.
