mercredi 6 août 2014

Affordable Interior Design Ideas

By Brooke Rumlow


Different people will put different levels of importance on, and therefore, different levels of effort into, interior design. However, no one would deny that they would prefer living in a home that is designed and organized well over one that is bland. A home's design has the power to establish a mood that people will feel the moment they enter. When you make design changes that positively affect the atmosphere of the home, it will be noticeable. And not every change has to be a big, expensive project. There are easy, affordable things you can do.

Changing the background of an image can completely alter its meaning and tone. The same logic can apply to the walls of a home, which are essentially the background of the decorating scheme. Changing the color of the walls can infuse a sense of freshness into the design.

Painting an entire room can be time-consuming and expensive, but sometimes changing a single wall to contrast the others can create a striking, attractive look.

If painting an entire wall is still too much for your time or budget, you might instead opt for highlighting a few features, such as door or window frames, or the door itself. Even something as simple as stylish new wallpaper can drastically alter the mood for the better.

Interior design is a 3-Dimensional project. Do not forget that the floors and ceilings are canvases as well. Ceilings are mostly featureless, save for lighting, but you can take advantage of that. You can use stylish, affordable light fixtures to draw attention to the otherwise unassuming surface.

The light itself is what creates the atmosphere, though. You should decide on the mood you want to create and then place the light sources accordingly. Softer light placed at lower angles can create relaxing, romantic feel, while using brighter, natural light usually creates a cheerful atmosphere. Take into account the brightness of the bulbs and the placement and styles of the lamps.

Be sure not to forget the floors either. And you do not have to tear up and replace the hard floor or carpet either. One relatively easy way to add color and personality is through the use of an area rug. It can draw attention to the primary features of the room, such as a coffee table.

But by far the cheapest items are the ones you already own. If you have items that can be repurposed, think of ways you could use them to add freshness to a different area. Have an old chest in the attic? It might make a great coffee table. An old cabinet might make a good secondary TV stand. It can be fun to see familiar items in a new light.

Once you are happy with your interior design work, the next step would be to keep it looking great. Clutter is practically the nemesis of good interior design. When items pile up, it can be very distracting. To clean out clutter, the best way to start is get rid of the non-essentials. Once you have cut down to what you need, you can organize it with shelving or bins.




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