Creating the perfect room takes a lot more effort than slapping any color paint on the wall and placing some old furniture on the worn out rugs. To make a livable space that you’ll love for years to come, there are many design elements to consider.
1. Consider the size of the room.
It’s important to familiarize yourself with the size of the room before you get started. This can determine many things such as the color of the walls and the size of the furniture. Measure the square footage of the room and bring the measurements to the professionals. They will help you make all the right decisions, especially furniture pieces and size so your room doesn’t look cluttered.
2. Choose flooring.
Your flooring choice will depend on the function of the room. If it’s a bedroom, you’ll most likely go with carpet. If it’s a living, family or dining room, hardwood flooring or something similar is today’s desired look. Also consider area and throw rugs, which can soften hardwood floors in any space.
3. Paint or wallpaper?
Paint and wallpaper both have different effects on a room. Light paint colors tend to make a space look larger, while dark wallpaper with patterns can cozy up a large space. Consider a bold accent wall, or keep things neutral to showcase a vibrant furniture collection. Either way, these choices are very important because they will determine your furniture’s fabric choices.
4. Pick upholstery fabric.
The first thing to think about when it comes to your furniture’s fabric is if you want a plainer fabric or one with colorful accents. This can often depend on your paint or wallpaper choices. Once you figure out what will best match your room’s style, choose the right fabric for your home’s needs. Do you have kids? Pets? If so, a durable, stain-resistant fabric might be best.
5. What accent colors?
The theme of your room along with your personal taste will affect your accent colors. Do you prefer a classy look with pastels and whites, or bright accents paired with rich colors? Also consider the location of your home. If you live by the beach, coral, teal and light green are classic coastal colors.
6. Choose window treatments.
Blinds? Curtains? Sheers? Design isn’t the only aspect to consider when choosing window treatments. A common space such as a family or living room doesn’t require much privacy, so sheers work well to let natural light in. But if you have a TV in the room, you might want curtains to block out that light when watching your favorite flick.
7. Accessorize!
It’s time to pull your room’s entire theme together! Once your main furniture is in place, have some fun choosing lamps, pillows, wall art, accent tables, chairs, hutches and more. Keep your room’s size in mind – over-decorating could result in a busy space.
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