Any good interior designer will tell you to start with a central point of your room, around which your decorative objects may flow. Once you have selected your focus, find pictures in magazines and decorating books for inspiration. Then follow these 10 tips to decorate the interior of your home successfully:
1. Choose a base object of decoration: select an object of great impact as a starting point. This piece can be a floor cushion with a beautiful fabric, a poster or a painting, a floral arrangement, a vase, a rug or anything that goes well with your style. This object will set the style, theme and tone you expect to create in space and help determine your overall combination of colors.
2. Extend the color: Colors are one of the most important elements in the decoration of a house and gives harmony, co-ordination and endless possibilities to a space
Generally, a space has three main colors in descending proportions: a main color, secondary color and an accent color. Repeat the accent color in all parts of your environment in different ways (repeat at least three times) with a few strategically placed objects.
For example, put a red decorative throw and pillows on the couch, a rug decorated with touches of red on the floor, then add some red candles to the fireplace or frame your paintings in red to draw some of the accent color up onto the walls.
3. Illumination: The lighting of a space is as important as the colors you choose.
Ceiling light fixtures are in most cases the only design element you will add to the biggest open space you are likely to ever come across in interior design, so think carefully how to utilize it. Mini pendant lights can also completely transform a space as a piece of art by itself and also by giving other wall art and ornaments on shelves a new look choosing a nice tiffany chandeliers.
Table lamps, floor lamps and candles strategically placed in space can add warmth and interest where you need it most. Adding a new shade to a lamp also instantly changes the quality of light and the overall feel in the room.
Think about the effect you wish to achieve: crystal-accented light fixtures add sparkle, glamour and interesting plays of light and shadow. Murano and stained glass adds color and warmth. Brass, steel, wrought iron or copper can add anything from a classic to contemporary or modern to renaissance feel. Keep always open mind your choices about kids chandelier.
4. Finding a theme for your project is creative and enjoyable! A good theme will say something about yourself and your interests and will greatly simplify your decorating decisions when shopping.
Say your theme is Mediterranean decor, minimalistic decor, tropical decor or cabin decor, in each case the objects you choose will be basic enhancers in creating the look you want.
For example, you can easily create an “Old European” theme by adding some colorful glazed bowls, an oil painting (or print of one), simply adding a small chandelier or perhaps changing the wall color to tones of rich or soft pastels, or both.
The home is also a wonderful place to reflect the seasons with different holiday decorations. Have fun decorating with fall palates of oranges, browns reds and ocres, or let your living room be reborn with fresh cut flowers and fresh, bright colors for spring.
5. The fireplace: Yes, not everyone has one, but if you do, it is often the most important architectural element of a space and therefore the center point. Fireplace accessories including fireplace screens and tool sets come in a variety of shapes, sizes and themes to suit your taste.
Candles can make a unique design statement anywhere, but your fireplace is the perfect place to also use them, especially during summer. Add candles of different heights, colors and textures.
When decorating your mantel, bookcase or shelf, always do it with an asymmetrical arrangement of an odd number of decorative items like vases, in a range of scales and textures.
6. Renewing old furniture: Ready for a change? Place an interchangeable cover an old sofa or replace old sofa cushions and decorative throws.
The pillows can add a lot of fun to your space, the options are endless! Add a floral print for a country house feel, leather for Western, cabin or even medieval themes, or tapestry tassels for that classic look.
Two large decorative pillows can sometimes be more daring than several small pillows that can fill your space and distract from the overall appearance.