subject: Where To Findcreative Interior Design Ideas [print this page] We would all love to have homes like you see on TV or in the movies, and while we are quite capable, it's knowing where to start that is the problem for most of us. There is a wealth of free ideas to be discovered, if you know where to look.
Magazines are a great source of ideas; but the ones specifically designed for home decor can be very expensive. There are always magazines lying around in a doctor's waiting room or beauty parlor; so go a bit early and skip past the gossip columns to the sections about decorating.
Major stores always give out catalogues to advertise their products, but look past the bookcase or wardrobe to see how the room settings are decorated. The best ones for this are IKEA, Zellers and Sears. You can get loads of free tips from these. They spend a lot of money on decorating to make their stuff look good, so there are some great ideas.
Just taking a trip to a furniture store and browsing around their room settings will give you some imaginative ideas. These displays are ever evolving and often include various colors and textiles.
The window of big stores are always immaculately dressed to get you interested in the product they are showcasing. So there are lots of ideas absolutely free of charge.
Once again, the internet comes up trumps. Run home decorating through a search engine and the results will be phenomenal, thousands of ideas without costing a penny.
There are many sites that will not only give you ideas, but also give instructions as to how to implement new design techniques. Whether you want to make your ceiling more ornate, or renovate your doors, there will be a site that tells you how to go about it.
With all of these sources of free tips and ideas, you know have the ideas and knowledge to put your plans into action. Decorating is common sense, so take your time if you are a beginner, and you will soon have the hang of it. You will also have a beautiful home that will look professionally designed and decorated.
