Simple Interior Design Tips

#1 - Planning is essential if you want to spend your money wisely and not make costly mistakes. Consider the overall look, style, and feel you want. You can look at magazines and Pinterest for inspiration.

#2 - If you are stuck for ideas, look at art/a fabric/an accessory and base your color scheme around it. It's much easier to match paint colors to artwork than it is to do the opposite!



#3 - Be aware of what is staying and what is going. Knowing what you have in the room will help you plan your scheme.

#4 - Take samples of every idea you have for a room and make your own mood board. This is a fancy way to say gather all the ideas you have for a room so you can quickly see if they work together. You can also use this information to estimate the cost and budget.

#5 – Ask for advice. Shop interior designers can offer great ideas and help you.

You can ask an interior designer to come to your home if you have the budget. Many designers offer a consultation-only package that allows you to get immediate ideas, and some will be able to source products for you at a fraction of the cost.

It is likely that you will be presented with ideas that may not have occurred to you before. These ideas could make a big difference in your space.

#6 - Consider how many people are living in your home. If you have guests often, make sure they have enough seating in the living and dining areas.

#7 - Consider scale. If you have ample space, larger patterns will work best. However, smaller patterns will not look as good on the main walls.

#8 – Make the most out of every room in your home. Think about how you can make use of rooms and not just what they are used for. Many people today create a family/playroom or a home office rather than a dining area. Your home's potential will be maximized if you adjust your design to meet your needs.

#9 - Be bold and think outside of the box. This is your home.

#10 - Be aware of your budget and make sure you allocate funds to certain parts of the design to reduce overspending. Even if you only have a few hundred pounds to spend, you can make huge changes.

#11 - A good flow between rooms is key to a happy home. You don't want to be overwhelmed by the different colors in every room if you love them all. Try to keep your hallway neutral so you aren't constantly being bombarded.