There comes a time when a home make-over seems to be necessary. The process is an art. It is also claimed to be an innate talent. Sometimes it seems you either have it or you do not. Yet, don’t let this bother you. Home decoration ideas are out there. There are articles to help you find what you need to do. If you have any doubts at all, opt for the simple. Keeping things simple always seems to work best.
Keeping Home Decoration Ideas Simple: The List
Simple, when done by an interior decorator, can be very expensive. When you opt for simple, less means more not only in terms of décor but in money. You can easily stick to a budget if you keep it simple. The first thing you need to do is to sit down and put together a list. It should be comprised of the following:
- The room or rooms you intend to tackle – I suggest you start with the one requiring the most immediate attention and see how it goes. If you take on too many at once, you will lose focus and spend money that is unnecessary
- Focusing on the room, you next need to identify the direction you want to take – think of colors, schemes, themes
- Decide what you need to make it work. Consider what you want to add or subtract to make your home decoration ideas a reality
- Put together a budget
- Begin your research
Where to Look
When it comes to finding inspiration for your home decoration ideas, you have several sources. These include online and hard copy magazines. You can read articles and put together a rough picture. For actual physical research, and to put some fun into the project, go out and spend the day hitting the actual shops. Look at the upscale stores and the charity shops. They can provide you with some ideas. They may even be the source for some of the objects you may want.
Going online is also another means of finding what you want. You can compare prices. In keeping it simple, you may decide to do the obvious:
- Add a new coat of paint
- Change the color of the walls
- Spring for a new carpet or an area rug
- Hang new window drapes of make them yourself
- Update the lamp shades or trade in for new lamps
However, one of the best ways to make a difference in a room is to pay attention to detail. Place photos and pictures in interesting frames. Consider purchasing delicate and expensive looking vases to fill with flowers. Create a focal point by placing a rug and/or adding new coverings for your couch or chairs. These are all small and inexpensive ways for you to explore. If this is not your idea of simple but effective home decoration ideas, or if you cannot seem to make it come together, maybe you should really hire an interior decorator.
