Is it time for a makeover? Lucky you! We have compiled various home design and décor ideas that we got from many, many interior designers, just for you. Without further ado, here are 11 home design and décor tips derived from interior designers that will leave you wanting to redecorate right now!
Say No to Boring Walls
The easiest way to make your home appear more refreshing is to accentuate your wall. No, you don’t even have to cover your entire room, just choose a wall and put some really cool wallpaper on it. Anything will do—geometric lines, abstract shapes, animal pictures, whatever suits you!
Want to try striping the wall? Go for it! Just remember the failsafe method of using the 50:150 rule. Never heard of it? It basically means you need to mix a batch of paint 50% brighter than the base and another 150% darker. Voila!
Level Up with Texture
It doesn’t matter whether your house is big or small; a textured wall will never fail you. The stunning stone walls in this house bring in a peaceful, earthy feel. Guaranteed, you’re never going to be bored with the tranquil vibe radiated by the material provided by Mother Nature. Adding an indoor fountain helps, too!
Create Faux Molding
Rule numero uno in home design: never let the lack of material stop you from being creative! Even if you don’t have any crown molding or wainscoting for your bare wall, you can always add a fake one. Choose between paint or ribbon to be the faux molding/wainscoting—better yet, try combining these two!
Choose a Color Palette
First things first, you need to pick a colour scheme for your home design before you pass on to furnishing and decorating. Choose one basic colour scheme for the entire house, then take that from room to room. Don’t worry, it will play itself out in various ways for every room, so you will never get bored, plus it will always feel fresh moving from one room to another.
Large Room Illusion
Nowadays, having a spacious house in an urban city is a heaven-like dream. To overcome it, many interior designers have given tips to make a room appear larger with illusions. A large mirror can do the trick nicely with its light play and reflection. But that is not the only way. Glass shower doors also never fail to add instant square footage. Finish off the illusion by running the floor tiles straight into the cubicle. The room will instantly feel much larger!
Goodbye, Old Curtain!
Simple but crucial, curtains are often forgotten when it comes to redecorating homes. People would many times disregard the significance of a window treatment, let alone drapery. Don’t let this happen to you also. A shabby curtain is a big no-no, and it could even be a source of disease if left unchanged for too long.
When you have decided to buy new curtains, make a list of colour choices first. Whatever colour you choose, patterned or not, it should correspond to your interior design. Go for a bright coloured curtain if your goal is to make a bold statement. Pick one with a cool pattern if you want to add texture to your room. Either way is a win-win!
Invest on a Sofa
A sofa is one of the few pieces of furniture that doesn’t need to be replaced with a brand new one. When it gets worn-out, you can always opt for an alternative move with reupholstering. That being said, since your sofa is going to be there forever, put your biggest budget on it. Buy the best, well-made sofa your money could get you. Focus on comfort and durability, then you can pick whichever you fancy—even those overpriced designer ones.
Rugs for Aesthetic
Rugs never cease to impress interior designers. Not only does it give a rich texture to your room and change the whole aesthetic, it is also the best and easiest way to cover those streaks and stains the children make on the floor. Choose the one that matches the interior in your home design. Be it bohemian, rustic, or traditional; it won’t fail you. Trust us.
Use Space to the Max
Ask any interior designer, they will tell you that space is one of the fundamental elements of interior design. Therefore, you need to work with what you have to push your interior to maximum efficiency. Just like how this bedroom is furnished, the mini shelves fit into the narrow nooks perfectly. Even better, they also serve as lamp tables for the two chic bedside lighting.
Bookshelves for Everyone
Not everyone likes to read books. For those who opt to learn through e-books and videos, reading books could feel tedious. If you’re one of those and you haven’t figured out what to do with your bookshelf, try filling it with décor accents besides your Yellow Pages.
Or if you really are a bookworm and you want to keep your favorite books near, try colour-coordinating your books. It will surely help to break up the monotony of a wall of books. Not only that, it will also make your collection stand out even more.
Create Intimate Space
There is a secret to create an intimate vibe in your family room: float your furnishing away from the walls. Crazy how it’s very simple, right? All you have to do is move your furniture—mainly the sofa—a few inches to totally transform the whole room into a more cordial atmosphere.