What is home décor? – Go here for more
Home décor is a big part of interior design. It’s an eclectic mix of colors, shapes and materials that work together to create a certain look or theme in the home. And it’s not just furniture – mirrors, rugs, lighting, wall art and knickknacks all fall under the umbrella of home décor. In many respects it’s an integral part of turning a house into a home.
To get you started with your own home decor project, we’ve put together this guide which includes basic tips for getting started and examples from our very own Pinterest board where we’ve been collecting inspiring pictures all along! We hope you enjoy reading about how to please your guests’ eyes as much as we have enjoyed putting this together for you.
We have lots of tips and tricks to help you with home decor, so feel free to ask any questions or share your own experience in the comments section below. Now let’s get started!
The first thing that needs to be done is figure out what look you are going for. Focus on one particular style – traditional, modern, cottage, eclectic etc. If you are unsure which direction to take then it helps if you do some research online. There are literally thousands of magazines online that can provide ideas for inspiration by displaying various rooms decorated in different styles.
Once you have decided on a particular style then go through all the steps below before delving into creating your masterpiece!
1. Decide on a main color scheme
This step is integral to creating the correct style for your room. All decor items need to complement the colors that are dominating the room; otherwise everything will look off-balance and ‘wrong’. The colors you choose should reflect the personality and mood of each individual space. For example if you want your room to feel cool and serene then consider using green or blue hues as these are still yet warm colors with calming effects.
If you want something more lively try reds or oranges which are the most attention-grabbing shades out there! Use this guide to help you decide on exactly what shade to use for different areas of your home. If you want to use multiple colors then pick three primary hues that will stand out the most and tone down the other two for accent elements. If you are working on a budget then paint can be your best friend because it’s easy to change up the look of a room with just few additional rolls of paint!
Color schemes – go here for more On Pinterest we have different boards dedicated to color schemes, so if you want some inspiration follow our Decorating board. There are many great articles online providing inspiration for interior decorating, so search around until you find what works for you.
2. Furniture planning
Before even thinking about buying new stuff, take an objective walk through the room and try to figure out it is missing or needs improvement. For instance, if you need to make the room appear larger then use lighter colors on the floor for contrast and place dark bulky furniture at the edges of the room. If there is too much stuff in your rooms then that might be a good reason to get rid of some old pieces (and gain some storage space too!). If you are looking for new furniture then online retailers like overstock offer great selection of cheap but high-quality items.
3. Gallery walls
If you want to add personality to your decor, gallery walls are perfect! They can be used in most interior styles and there is no limit when it comes time to create one. Just remember that sparseness is key so don’t overcrowd your entire wall with photos or paintings. Group different sized frames together for a trendy look or keep it simple by hanging just one large one to make your statement.
4. Wall decor
There are various ways you can dress up your walls with some easy DIY projects using vinyl decals, fabric and other fabrics. And don’t be afraid to get creative! For example if you have plain white walls then put a spin on things and paint them black and add some colorful artwork for an instant pop! If you have cluttered walls that need organizing then try this tension rod trick where you use shower curtain rings to attach things directly to the wall. And if all else fails, the traditional wall calendar is always a good idea for keeping track of important dates.
Conclusion:
Designing your dream space is all about having fun. Experiment with new ideas and don’t be afraid to make mistakes because nothing ever turns out as you expect! Try creating different mood boards for each room by finding inspiration on Pinterest, design blogs, magazines and maybe even friends’ homes.