The Do’s & Don’ts… of Good Home Design.

The Do’s & Don’ts… of Good Home Design.

Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed with all the decisions involved in decorating your home?  Don’t worry… you aren’t the only one.  To give a little insight into the Interior Design world, I compiled a list of good,  “Do’s” & “Don’ts” you should follow when it comes to your home.  Follow this, and you are off to a fabulous start.

DO…

• Develop a plan before you start – it will act as a guide for your project and keep you on track.
• If you are overwhelmed, Do..hire a professional to help you tackle the project. You’ll save money and time in the long run.
• Take your time as you decorate your home. Things will change as you go through the process and you may find something you planned for, is not as interesting as you originally thought.
• Think of your home as a “Work in Progress”.
• Do choose an item to act as your “Inspiration”.

                      

• Define your style.
• Establish a budget…. You may be surprised how quickly the money will go without a plan.
• Find a Designer that “Gets You”.
• Tear out pages from magazines to show your Designer, to give them a better idea of what you like or the “look” you are trying to achieve. 

           

DON’T…

• Go overboard with “Theme’s” in your home.

• Impulse buy! You get into trouble and end up with boxes of “What was I thinking” stored in the basement, under the stairs.
• Match all the wood pieces in a room setting. Mix “coordinating” woods to create a unique look.

• Go “Cheap” just to fill all your rooms. Work on a budget and invest in good, quality constructed pieces.
• Decorate your entire home with the “Latest Trends”. They will be outdated before you get a chance to enjoy it.
• Use greenery in your home (real or silk) UNLESS, you plan to maintain them and dust them frequently. Nothing is worse than looking at a dead plant in the corner of someone’s living room or faux greenery on top of the kitchen cabinets that hasn’t been dusted in 2 years.

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