If you want to design for a living, or even are just trying to work on your own home, this article i...

1. Interior Design Tips You Can Do On Your Own
If you want to design for a living, or even are just trying to work on your own home, this article is for
you. This article will provide you with tips and advice that can help you improve the way that your
home looks.
If you are planning to design an office space, be sure it will be functional. Comfort cannot be
compromised when purchasing a chair and desk, and the right lighting is also very important. The
end goal is to design and create an area that allows you to maintain productivity, inspire creativity
and enjoy your surroundings.
Seriously think about your financial situation and what your budget is for interior decorating before
you spend the money. The last thing you need is to invest time into a new project that you cannot
finish. This can help lower your anxiety and stress levels when designing your new space.
It is very important that you hang the art work at the eye's level. Art that is either too low or too
high just doesn't look good in a room and shows you don't have style.
Many professionals have many things to say when it comes to interior design, in which you must
listen to with an open-mind so you can discard the unnecessary information. You need to listen to
your own instinct as to what you will enjoy, as this is your home, not theirs.
Small details can have a big impact. By selecting a few small features of a room to change, you can
make a big design statement. For example, instead of changing your decor on a large scale, like
replacing your floor or purchasing new furniture, you can change fixtures, cabinet hardware and
window treatment to project a unified theme.
When you are doing a home decorating project, you should remove clutter first. If you have too much
stuff in too small a space, it is going to appear cramped. Rather, just choose a few important pieces
of furniture so as to create a lot of open space.
Giving your kitchen a facelift can be as easy as choosing new cabinet doors. Among other options,
you can change your cabinet doors to glass doors to make them more vibrant. Put some accent
pieces in your cabinets to give the eye something pleasing to look at.
Adding a few nice area rugs to your stone, tile or concrete floor will bring warmth and coziness to
your room. Rotate your rugs on a regular schedule so that they do not become worn out quickly.
Changing locations or a quick flip or spin can help extend your rug's good looks.
You probably have at least one small room that you would like to be bigger. This effect can be
countered by painting walls with bright, light colors like off-whites or pastels. Dark colors make a
space look very small.
It could be good for you to use trendy elements when you design. New decorating trends can be
unique, interesting and give a great vibe to a room. It is best to use trendy elements as accents only.
When a certain element goes out of fashion, replacing it will be easy. However, the same cannot be
said of a sofa with a zebra design.
Remember that people will have to walk through your rooms. There needs to be enough room for

2. people to walk around comfortably. You don't need traffic jams when you want to relax.
Always consider how long you intend to live in your home before you embark upon a large interior
decorating project. If you only plan on staying five years or less, a neutral design will suit you better.
Design schemes that may appeal to you may cause someone else to back off if you decide to sell the
home.
You'll want to make sure to keep your ceiling about two shades or more lighter than the walls. If you
fail to do this, over time the room will start to feel like a box, and the ceiling will start to feel
somewhat stifling. Bright ceilings open up the space and give it a more expansive feel.
There is no easier way to improve the look of your home than to paint the walls. Old paint can really
age a room and high traffic areas often get discolored or dirty. A new shade can add life to a room
quickly and efficiently. So, if you are bored with your dingy, old walls, add a new pop of color to
pleasantly update the room.
If you have a lot of books then adding shelves can be a great addition to your office or living room. A
bookcase gives the impression that you are intelligent and well read, as well as being a way to share
your interests with others. Just be sure that the colors of these books matches everything else in the
room.
Now you more clearly grasp designing home interiors, so you can get started. Learning is one thing
but you will only grasp the concepts when you apply them. Keep a positive mindset and things will
work themselves out.