Moving into a new home or apartment is incredibly exciting and can be a great way
for you to put your design skills to good use and to let your personality shine through in your home. At first it may seem a bit daunting to have to decorate your first home all by yourself, but as long as you have some proper inspiration and have a vague idea of what motif you are going for you will be able to let your personality shine through in a way that is both classy and chic. Use the various design channels available to you via your satellite tv for inspiration as to what sort of design schemes look best in each setting.
The design network is a good place to start for an idea of how to transform a room by making the best use of light, using the paint on the walls to make the room appear bigger and to add accents and colors to make the room seem brighter as well as cozier. There are several tricks that interior designers use in order to make a space retain a certain feel and have it be more inviting to those that come over. Access the design channel from your satellite tv and learn all that you need to know in order to transform your space into a wonderful and unique atmosphere.
It is also a good idea to watch home makeover shows as you can get an idea of how to imagine a space and transform it from looking drab or really cluttered, to being luminous and inviting. The great thing about a makeover show is that you get an idea of how to envision a space and how to think beyond just the four walls. There are several home makeover shows available on various different channels via your satellite tv and they are worth tuning into for great tips that you can then utilize in your own home. Makeover shows also tend to work on a very limited budget so they usually show you how to find the best deals and how to craft various different accents for your home that wont break the bank.
Also, try watching fashion channels or style shows via your satellite tv for ideas of how to combine colors, fabrics and textures to achieve an overall look or feel in a room. Watch in high definition so that you really get an idea of the vivid and beautiful colors that you can work with and consider reupholstering an old sofa or jazzing up your dining room set by changing the fabric to something a bit brighter or more colorful. Color makes a big difference in a space but it is important to utilize it sparingly and to make sure that you dont overdue it with too many conflicting design themes. You can also find a whole slew of advice on talk shows that cater to making over a space.