Creating a cohesive interior design for you home isnt that hard if you know some of the basics. In fact, decorating your home so that all the various elements combine to create the look youve always wanted can be a lot of fun.
Following are some proven tips to help you turn your house into a designer home:
Taking the first step
As they say, lets start at the beginning. Chances are good that your home is a mish mash of furnishings, art, accents and accessories that have been collected over time. To create the perfect designer look, you want to first consider the purpose for each room, how you want it to look, your personal tastes, features that can and cant be changed, and finally, the budget you have available.
Start with the key elements
The success of a rooms design lies in the balance you create. The basics of good design are proportion, balance, contrast, rhythm, pattern/texture and harmony. Knowing how these elements work together will help you design your space so that its not only beautiful, but comfortable and functional as well.
Proportion
Scale is one of the most important things to consider when creating the look of...