Thinking Like an Interior Designer
Not everyone can be an interior designer, but with the right
tools and foresight, anyone can successfully re-decorate their home. Successful
interior designers have spent years educating themselves on the art of balance,
color, proportion, harmony and technical skills involved with getting a design
right.
The first step to designing like an interior decorator, is
to think like one…
Know Yourself
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The first step any good designer takes, is getting to know
you! Chances are, you know what you like and don’t like, but it’s not that
simple. Take a deeper look into what inspires you, how you use your space, and
how you would like to use your space.
Plan Your Project
Prioritize, budget and plan. You can wait on details like
color, style and fabric – the real work is in measuring, sketching, and
planning how the space will be best used. Next, you need to plan your budget.
Make sure the number is not only realistic, but leaves wiggle room for trial
and error. Define your boundaries and know your limitations!
Find Your Vibe
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of Abode Designs
It’s important to explore your comfort zone – test your on
limits and introduce designs that you may never have before considered. If you
want your home to look like it was created by a designer, make sure to avoid
the out-of-the-box look. The perfect solution is to create an inspiration
board! Not only are they fun, but designers actually create these – and for
good reason. When in doubt, refer to the board.
Build your Room
Things like shopping for paint and choosing furniture can be
surprisingly overwhelming. My tip is to choose a color that flows with the
style of your home, while still defining the individual room. Always test your
paint, and try to choose furniture based on measurements of the room, vibe and
functionality.
Accessorize
This is the fun part! Just make sure to keep this part for
last. Design visions usually evolve and pivot throughout the process, so an
item you choose in the beginning might not make sense for long. Plus, too many
accessories will make a room look cluttered.
Keep up with our weekly blog posts for more insider tips!
Stay Inspired.
Kelly Tivey
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