Not everyone is born with an instinctive decorator inside of them. For many people, it doesn’t come naturally at all. So, when it comes time to start filling out their home or apartment, they may find themselves lost.Â
The great news is that it’s fairly simple to learn how to decorate if you know where to look. Having the right tips under your belt is a great way to decorate your home, even if you’ve never taken an interior decorating class. Take a look at some of the most basic but effective tips for decorating your living space.Â
Decide What Style You WantÂ
The first step to understanding interior design is to decide what kind of style you like. There are many different types of interior design out there, so get to know the different types of decor there are. Once you have an idea of what you’re after, it will be much easier to put a cohesive look together.Â
There are many different places to find design ideas. Pinterest is a great place to start; however, you’ll find that there are many different blogs online that can offer inspiration.Â
Focus On ColorÂ
When it comes to designing your home, color is everything. What kind of colors speak to you? Are you someone who likes your space to feel big and spacious? Then you should opt for neutral and light colors.Â
If you prefer your home to feel a little more closed and mysterious, then go for colors that are darker and absorb more light. The colors that you choose will largely depend on the amount of space that you have. Certain colors don’t work as well for smaller confined areas.Â
Consider PatternsÂ
It can be fun mixing different sorts of patterns in your home. However, you want to make sure that you combine the right ones with each other. Mixing random patterns together can be disastrous. The last thing you want is for your home to look like a patchwork blanket. Make sure that anything you choose compliments each other. Â
Choose The Right ArtworkÂ
Your living space will feel much more livable if you have artwork hanging throughout it. Art evokes a feeling of beauty and coziness when hung strategically. In addition to artwork, you should also consider hanging portraits of you and your loved ones.Â
There’s nothing more inviting than seeing happy photographs of cherished memories throughout your home. Ideally, everything should be framed to give things a more polished feel. Â
Choose The Right FurnitureÂ
The same furniture doesn’t work in everyone’s home. The kind of furniture you choose will depend largely on how much space you have to work with and what kind of color palettes you have. Above all, it should be comfortable. The point of furniture is to be functional, not just take up space.
