There are dozens of television shows and magazines devoted solely to home decorating. When you decide to redecorate your home, you should have no problem finding some great ideas. Most people begin by choosing a paint color or some furniture that they love and then they design their room around those choices. This is not always the best strategy. If you want to design a room that you will enjoy for years, you should avoid a few common decorating mistakes.
First, don't begin with paint chips. This is the most common mistake people make when starting a decorating project. Skip the paint aisle in the home improvement store and look through the objects you already own. Find something that you adore and use it as your inspiration piece. It could be a beautiful silk blouse or an ornate area rug. It might just be the pattern on your dinner plates. When you find a piece that is inspiring and beautiful, then you are ready to begin your room makeover.
Choose a neutral paint color that compliments your inspiration piece. Most people make bold choices when they paint their homes, but this never pays off in the long run. You should always choose a wall color that can change with your home decor. If you decide to change your furniture, your rug, or your curtains, you don't want to repaint each time! So begin with a neutral color as your foundation.
Your next step is to shop for furniture and accessories that reflect your inspiration piece. Many people forget to add accessories, but this is a huge mistake! The small details set beautiful rooms apart from average designs. Accessories are the perfect excuse to add bold punches of colors against your neutral wall color. Start with the big pieces and work your way down to the smallest accessories.
Another common decorating mistake is forgetting texture. By mixing the textures in your room, you add visual interest. You can mix textures by selecting silk drapes to compliment your leather couch. Or you could choose some fabric-covered picture frames. Wooden photo frames or carvings add great punches of texture around a room. One of the oldest design tricks is adding a beautiful vase full of bare branches. The visual effect of the rustic texture in the branches is amazing!
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.
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