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Tips For Interior Design

Kashmira Lad
Think you need to give your home a new look? Need some tips for interior design to decorate your home? Planning the interiors of your house can be a fun affair when you know the basic dos and don'ts.
With thoughtful planning about the renovation of your house, you can have a new look without really burning a hole in your wallet. Interior designing, as a profession, is also quite sought after. If you have a creative streak, one can avoid the heavy expenses, which are incurred by seeking professional advice.

Tips to Plan the Interiors of Your House
Before you begin with the planning, you need to know the areas you have to work upon. Is there any specific room or a corner you would like to highlight? Have you thought about the budget? Having a fixed budget can help you plan the work systematically.

Size of the Room

Think about the size of the room you need to work on. Is it spacious and cozy, or compact? If your house is really compact, you can use certain elements to create the feeling of spaciousness.
For this, you would need to work on the lighting of the room, which should eliminate all the shadows within. Lights fixed in the ceiling area, tend to make the ceiling look lower, and this would make your room appear smaller. Use a soft light throughout the room, as diffused light is known to create the feeling of space as well.

Patterns and Textures

Adding too many patterns and textures in the room can give it a compact look. Therefore, it has to be avoided if you stay in a very small flat. You can go in for smooth finishes to give it a larger appearance. Avoid using heavily decorated rugs or carpets for such homes.

Focus on Elements

Do you wish to work on a specific area? Focusing on one point in the room can draw more attention to that particular area and add an element of interest to the interiors.
When you plan for one large attractive feature, you need to play down the other elements in the room. After all, you do not want all the objects vying for attention. For this, you can get a large painting or have some dramatic furniture.

Painting

The colors of the room need to be planned with careful consideration to the utility of the room, and who would be using it. Loud colors for the bedroom area may actually cause you to lose out on your sleep. Every color is linked to certain emotions.
Dark colors can make any room look smaller than its actual size. Light colors can help a compact room appear larger than its actual size. You can go for warm colors in the living room and the kitchen. Such warm colors are lively and can make a person feel energetic. Cool color schemes create a calm feeling and are preferred for the bedroom area.

Themes

Plan a theme for the room. This would also depend on your budget and personal opinion. Floral themes are quite popular and would be easier to manage, as accessories are readily available. Remember to balance everything well.
If you have floral curtains, balance it with a plain rug. The colors should balance out all the elements. Too many flowered patterns all over the room may result in a disaster. Having a beautiful painting with flowers on a plain wall can coordinate well with floral bedspreads, without really hurting the eye.

Wallpapers

Patterns can also be used to add some drama to the room. Go for patterned wallpapers or have an oriental rug in the center. Rough textures can be used in moderation to create some astounding effects. Patterned rooms can give your house a new look and bring about a fresh change!

Utilization of Space

Utilize your space well when it comes to the arrangement of the furniture. Place the desk near the window, so that you can utilize the natural light.
Use a curved item or furniture in the corner, to soften the angle of the room. Avoid placing too many large items all around, as you must also consider how comfortable it is to walk within the room.
Do not be apprehensive about experimenting with the design. Once you get the hang of it, you can use creative options to give a beautiful personal touch to your home!