subject: Learn From My Decorating Mistakes [print this page] Home decorating has gained superstar statusHome decorating has gained superstar status. With so many easy and affordable DIY techniques, we can change our homes' interiors in a snap. Home decorating and interior design magazines, blogs and programs offer us countless ideas and a variety of decorating essentials that finding the perfect one for our homes is not at all difficult. In order to decorate effectively, let us steer away from decorating bloopers we might encounter along the way.
One of the most common mistakes people commit in decorating is lunging head first for the paint. Check out your existing decors and furnishings first. Single out a piece and work your way around it. Consider yourself an artist and look at that piece as your inspiration. It could be anything from an area rug to a wall hanging, or even as familiar as a throw pillow design. From here, you are now a step forward to decorating your place.
In painting the room, opting for neutral shades like beige or tan is a very safe choice. Safe is boring, you might argue. If you don't mind repainting your walls every time you'll change the room's furnishings and look, then go ahead and use more visible or bolder colors. If on the other hand you prefer convenience and flexibility, a neutral color will allow you to change your room's interior every so often as you wish. Neutral tone is a strong foundation for change.
Many forget about accessories or accents when decorating. This is another mistake. Details count and the more you pay attention to them, the more that you'll be able to transform your room into the style you are aiming for. Moreover, accessories will give life to your neutral room color hence, will add life and vibrancy to the room.
Forgetting texture or material is also considered a decorating blunder. No way should you disregard the impact of appropriate and appealing textures in home improvement. Similar textures are fine but so are mixed ones. For instance, silk and leather can be used together. Velvet can also be maximized as cover for accessories such as for picture frames and throw pillows.
Finally, don't make the mistake of ignoring your floor. Many people completely overlook their flooring when redecorating a room. They assume that if they have nice carpet or hardwood floors, then they don't need to change anything. Every beautiful room should have an area rug, even if it covers beautiful flooring. Area rugs add another element of texture and additional color to the room. Resist the temptation to purchase a plain area rug that blends in with your design. Rugs offer the perfect opportunity to add an unexpected twist to your design. If your room is decorated with modern design elements, a traditional rug can add a touch of elegance that boosts the decor from typical to extraordinary. Don't overlook the power of an area rug to add the finishing touch on a beautiful room.
