Most people understand that the space in which they live reflects much about the characteristics of the person or people living there. As a result, every element in each room is important. Some may wish to present an image of elegance and class while for others the great outdoors is the most important part of their lives.
Any interior design changes need to take the entire home into consideration. The theme in rooms may vary, however if the colors, furniture, and accessories flow from one room to the next, one will feel a smooth transition when moving from one place to another. It would be out of place to go from a softly painted and decorated living room, for example, to a dining room that shouts with red paint. This would immediately jar a person’s senses and any feelings of harmony would immediately be lost.
To alleviate these kinds of problems, detailing any changes to be made in an Interior Design Plan will ensure a cohesive space that all can enjoy. Here are some tips that should be remembered in any plan:
- Create a graphic of the space to be changed as well as all adjoining spaces. Some room shapes are sometimes rather odd. This presents a challenge as to how to correctly fit furniture into the room as well as how to maximize storage, emphasize architectural features, and enhance lighting. The most common are those with angled corners in only one part of the space. This is a challenge, but many very attractive rooms have been developed by concentrating on this unusual shape. By understanding that each element will need to be addressed during the project, fewer unexpected problems will arise.
- Deciding on the design style will help clarify your vision. Although the theme in rooms may vary, for many, the style is part of who they are. Perhaps you prefer Old World, contemporary, country, or eclectic. By understanding your style you will be able to carry the concept from room to room creating a feeling of harmony and cohesion.
- Experiment with colors, arrangements, and accessories that make the most of the space. This can be easily accomplished by cutting out furniture from index cards that reflect the scale of the room on the graphic created earlier, then adding pictures of the accessories to be included. By moving them around on the sample graph it’s easy to see when a cohesive look comes together. To add punch, go through magazine and cut out pictures of items that can be added. Spaces can also be shaded in with colored pencils so it’s easier to see which rooms need to be painted and what combinations go best together. Remember that larger rooms look smaller if furniture is centered in the room. To make a room look larger, create spaces that serve different functions. For example, in a family room you could create a reading nook, game center, and conversation pit. The three designated spaces visually add space that isn’t really there.
- Decide what you can afford to spend and how long you will need to pay for things along the way then be prepared to stick to it. It may mean you need to make pillows instead of buy them, but in the end you’ll have a beautiful home and won’t have to go into debt to get it. Remember that the paint and arrangement of furnishings will have the biggest impact so start there. Be sure and add 20% for things that are unexpected since, in any remodeling project, the unexpected will happen.
- Create a project schedule that is not only realistic, but flexible. Just like with budgeting the unexpected will happen. To say you’re going to finish by the end of your vacation then work yourself until you’re sick just to accomplish that goal is unrealistic. Additionally, just as in budgeting, the unexpected will happen so be flexible if the finished project doesn’t get done by the end of the time allotted. It is better you enjoy the project as well as the process than to become frustrated and discouraged during it.
Home redecorating and remodeling can be great fun, especially if the whole family is involved. It doesn’t happen all that often so you should create a plan that will ensure it is enjoyed by all involved.
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